"Dear Evelyn, Patti, Susan, and Marianne, My dad, Mickey Thomas, couldn't be at the graveside services as he was in Canada. I am sending his condolences for him. Al was a great friend of my dad. Susan was my classmate. He will be greatly missed. Our Deepest Sympathy, Mickey and Betty Thomas Susan Thomas Moulton"
In loving memory of
William Alfred Todden
August 9, 1922 - July 14, 2011
William Alfred (Al) Todden was born to William L. and Phoebe Todden on August 9, 1922 and passed away July 14, 2011 at Riverside Manor in Ames, Iowa due to Lymphoma and Dementia.
Al attended country schools in Missouri and Clarke County, Iowa. In 1967 he earned his G.E.D.
On June 8, 1948 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Chamberlain. A son, Dan and three daughters, Patti, Susan and Marianne were born to them. Al worked at many jobs. He was a farmer, truck driver, salesman, floor covering installer and his last job was as warehouse and fleet manager at Quad Cities Coca-Cola Company.
Al was involved with Cub and Boy Scouts at Truro, Osceola and Agency, Iowa for more than 15 years. He and Evelyn enjoyed many years Square Dancing with the Do-sceolas. After retiring they spent winters in their RV camper in Florida, Arizona and Texas until he did not feel he was a safe driver to travel so far.
He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law Frank and Ida Chamberlain and brother-in-law Francis Chamberlain.
Survivors include his wife Evelyn, son Dan & Theresa of Independence, MO; daughters Patti & Richard Swanson of Nevada, IA; Susan of Tampa, FL and Marianne of Ames, IA; grandsons Matt, Tony, Evan and Stefanie; grand-daughters Monica and Kristina; great-grandsons Arlen, Aiden and Levi and great-granddaughter Jordan; brother Rich & Karen Todden; sisters Dorothy & John Van Pelt and Darlene Todden; six nephews; three nieces and many, many friends.
An 11:00 a.m. graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery, Osceola, IA on Tuedsay, August 9th, 2011.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Grandpa,
I missed you at my wedding Saturday...but I kept you close to my heart by using one of your handkerchiefs as 'my something old'.
I did send you a purple balloon...the photo shows you receiving it-I also hope you liked all of the balloons we sent to you!
I miss you, Grandpa...I hope Aristo is keeping you company up there! Thank you for arranging the perfect weather for our ceremony...
I love you!"
"Hi Dad, we are getting things together for your Birthday celebration/Memorial. Did you get the balloons from Kristi's wedding?? A bit cooler today and hoping to be cool on the 9th.."
"In the short time that I work at Riverside I became really close with Al. I loved seeing his smile and listening to his stories. He had such a great sense of humor and an amazing laugh. His love for his family was beautiful and I grew to love him as if he were my grandfather as well. He's in a better place now watching over everyone. Not a day goes by that I don't think about Al and miss him as well as him about Evelyn and the rest of Al's family. I wish the best to all of you."
"Su an Family With our deepest sympathy. You and her family is in our prayers, We are here for you. Rosie LoPresti and Family"
"Su & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you, the boys & your entire family on the passing of your father. We are here for you."
"Mrs. Todden and family:
Our sympathies on the passing of your husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
"
"Thinking about you, Dad..Sure is hot here today and hoping it is cololer where you are..."
"Although I only knew Al for the short time he was at Riverside I loved him like he was my own family. He had a great sense of humor and was always a joy to be around. He loved Evelyn and his family very much and he always made it apparent. All of us at Riverside will miss him very much, hes always in our thoughts. "
"You are in our thoughts and prayers. Al was a good man, great sense of humor, hard worker, loved his family, enjoyed many activities and had many good friends. He loved to visit, always had a big smile and made everyone feel so welcome. There is so much to remember, he will never be very far from those who think of him with love. He was a good scout!! "
"Evelyn, Patti, and family - Mike and I are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. "
"Evelyn and family - We send our sympathy to you and your family. Remember the good times you had when traveling and enjoying your family. Hope to be with you on the 9th. "