Thomas Faulkner Fisher, 81, passed away January 13, 2018. The son of Mildred and Robert John Fisher, Tom was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 12, 1936. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, attended Iowa State University, and then Grandview College where he graduated. Tom married Evelyn Carol Russell Frey on December 26, 1969. The couple purchased West Des Moines Sand Plant from Tom's parents in 1971 and continued as a team to grow the business. Tom had been an active member of the Des Moines Homebuilders Association and was an avid golfer and outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Evelyn; daughters, Deanna (D.J.) Frey Poyfair and Sheryl (Marty) Frey Dahm; 6 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Tom's nieces, nephews, and other extended family meant everything to him.
Services will be held at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Friday, January 19, 2018 with visitation from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the celebration of life at 12 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa State University Athletic Association, the Van Meter Booster Club, or the Dallas County Paramedics. C...[more]