Thomas "Tom" Cameron, 83, formerly of Burlington, died at 5:45 AM Saturday, January 13, 2018, at the Bickford Cottage in Quincy, IL.
Born December 20, 1934, in Newton, IA, he was the son of John Keith and Naomi Moon Cameron. On September 5, 1959, he married Linda Gladys King in Fairfield, IA. She died on November 8, 2013.
Tom was an insurance agent for over 50 years; working for Hawkeye Bank, Cady Insurance, and MFS Mutual.
He was a 1953 graduate of Newton High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Northern Iowa.
He was a member of St. Luke United Church of Christ and was on the church council. He was a former member of the Burlington Golf Club, Kiwanis for over 50 years, and served on the Board at Hope Haven and the Low Rent Housing Board. He was a gifted woodworker, loved taking photos, golfing, coached youth sports, played football, but loved baseball. Tom especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Survivors include one son, Scott (Jennie) Cameron of Quincy; one daughter, Kristin Cameron of Quincy; five grandchildren, Hannah Cameron, Logan Cameron, Nathan Cameron, Riley Camer...[more]
eron, and Chris Davis; two sisters, Patricia Chalstrom of Fort Dodge, IA, and Ramona Holdsworth of Newton, IA; and many nieces and nephews..
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 PM with the family to receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, January 19, 2018 at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home.
The funeral service for Mr. Cameron will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Salem South Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held at the Salem Friends Church in Salem, following the burial.
Memorials have been established for Hope Haven and the Burlington Kiwanis Club.
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