"Tom was an Eagle Scout and longtime Scouter with Troop 140 and the Broken Arrow District. He served as Scoutmaster and received the Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor, District Award of Merit and much more. I enjoyed treks to the Boundary Waters and Philmont, many summers at Camp Mitigwa, and a host of other Scouting adventures with him. It was an honor to know Tom.
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In loving memory of
Thomas Wayne Horton
March 14, 1949 - September 1, 2016
Thomas Wayne Horton age 67, of Ames, Iowa died September 1, 2016 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. The family will receive friends on Monday September 5, 2016 from 3-5:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, Iowa.
Tom was born on March 14, 1949 in Davenport, Iowa the son of Fred and Erleen Horton. He graduated from Scott County Community College in Electrical Engineering Technologies. He served the United States Government in the US Marine Corps as a Sergeant. He married his high school sweetheart Pat Shannon on May 16, 1970. The couple have lived in the Ames since 1974. Tom worked at 3M for 30 years in Electrical Maintainance. Tom was very active in the Boy Scouts of America, achieving the Order of The Arrow and Eagle Scout. He served as a Troop Leader and Scout Master. As a member of the Ames Jaycees he held local and state offices, helped raise funds for the Ames fireworks, and set the fireworks off. He was also recognized with the Iowa State Jaycees Governorship and the International Senatorship.
Tom is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pat, his children, Gwendolyn Horton, Meridith (Jeffrey) Trow, Keith (Myndee) Horton, grandchildren, Shaylana Hansen, Grant, Mira and Korbin Trow, Temperance Simmons, and Xavier Horton and 3 great grandchildren, brother, Michael (Carla) Horton and a sister Joyce (Roger) Hergott, numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: Iowa Chapter of American Parkinson Disease Association or Mid Iowa Council of Boy Scouts of America.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. "
"I'm so sorry to hear about Tom passing. Our prayer are with Pat and the rest of Tom family. "
"Pat, Sorry to hear about Tom's passing. It was great to see Tom at the Allee Farm 25th Anniversary and the other Research Farms events. He's a great man. "
"Patty, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless."
"Colette and I are so sorry Patty for you and your family for the loss of Tom. We have always admired you caregiving skill and know that Tom is now resting peacefully."
"Patty, I'm truly sorry. I'll be praying for you and your family. Take care of yourself. God Bless."
"Patty and family, Harvey and I are saddened to hear of Tom's passing. We will keep you in our prayers through this time."