"Very Heartbreaking, I am happy that you are finally in peace and no longer in pain. You will be missed by many. My heart goes out to your friends, family and the Seniors. I will never forget your crazy and loud laugh and your beautiful smile. Peace forever. "
In loving memory of
Travis O'Toole
March 23, 2008
Travis Paul O'Toole, age 38, of Centerville, Iowa died suddenly on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Travis was born July 7, 1969, the son of Paul O'Toole and Jeanne (Hiatt) Jacobson in Erie, Pennsylvania. Travis was a 1988 graduate of Centerville High School.
Travis had several positions before he found the perfect business connection and good fortune in the field of landscaping. He received all certifications and accreditations in several aspects of horticulture. Then with a career change, he returned to Centerville, loving the friendliness of a smaller town. Travis had a charming personality that never met a stranger.
Travis was a passionate sports fan, always cheering on the Fighting Irish and his five time Super Bowl champs, the Dallas Cowboys. In his recreational time, he enjoyed weight lifting, boating, and all sports.
Travis is survived by his two children, a daughter, Kelsie Johnson of Centerville, Iowa and a son, mother, Jeanne (Hiatt) Jacobson of Phoenix, Arizona; father, Paul O'Toole; grandparents, Max and Betty Hiatt of Centerville, Iowa; sisters, Tina O'Toole, and Nickol Herman both of Phoenix, Arizona; aunt, Marti (Jim) Meffert of Chariton, Iowa; three uncles, Chuck (Becky) Hiatt of Kansas City, Missouri, Steve Hiatt of Centerville, Iowa, and Pat (Michelle) Hiatt of St. Louis, Missouri; and a very large extended Irish family.
Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday, March 28, 2008 at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home in Centerville with Fr. Timothy Guthridge officiating. Following the service the body will be cremated. Friends and family may gather after services at the Shamrock Apartment Recreation Room in Centerville, Iowa. Visitation will be held Friday at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home with family present from 12-1 PM. A memorial has been established to the family and may be left at Thomas Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be left online at www.thomaslangefuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"I am very sorry for your loss. Travis will be greatly missed. "
"We are so sorry for your loss.You are in our thuoghts and prayers.May God help you through this difficult time.Larry & Mary {Belloma} Shon del "
"My condolences go out to you. Travis will be greatly missed by so many."
"I had the opportunity to meet and work with Travis last year. He was a free spirit. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you (Mom) and Tina tried to help him from so far away. Please try to find comfort in all your memories."
"My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time."
"Travis i will so miss you and your smile and laugh! Condolences to all other friends and family."
"Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers, and may your loving memories give you peace"
"My deepest sympothy goes out to the whole family. I just want you all to know that we are thinking of you. I know that all my memories of Travis are of the fun and joyful times we had growing up together!!!! Just know that he is at peace and in a better place. love you all."
"So sorry about the loss of Travis, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. "
"Please except our condolences, in the lose of your loved one. Judy McGrann & Family "
"Travis was a classmate of ours and a dear person. We have many memories of his quick smile, laughter, and love of sports. We are so sorry to hear of this untimely loss. Our thoughts are with you. Mike and Tracy Daugherty Miller"
"My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time."