Thomas John Christensen, 45, of Ames, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at home. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Adams Funeral Home in Ames, and from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Foster Funeral Home in Webster City. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Webster City.
Tom was born Dec. 30, 1964, in Webster City, to Kenneth and Rita (McCann) Christensen. He married Jolene Metcalf March 16, 1996, in Indianola. He was owner of T.J.'s Auto Detailing. Tom was a NASCAR fan, particularly Dale Earnhart Jr., and a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. He enjoyed cars, pets, watching comedies on TV, playing sports, photography and family and friends. He also loved all types of music. Some of his favorite songs are by Neil Young, the Rolling Stones and Keith Urban, to name a few.
He is survived by his wife, Jolene, of Ames; parents, Ken and Rita Christensen, of Webster City; sister, Mary (Jim) Fortune, of Webster City; brothers, Stephen Christensen, of Beaverton, Ore., and Michael (Jolene) Christensen, of Webster City; mother-in-law, Twila Wilkinson, of Indianola; brothers-in-law, Jeff Metcalf and Jordan (Kathy) Metcalf, of Houston, Texas; four nieces; three nephews; one aunt; and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Mark, in March 1999.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements in Ames. Foster Funeral Home is assisting the family in Webster City.
Andrea Pohlman wrote on Feb 21, 2010:
"Your good heart and smile will be missed by us all."
Jennifer,Stanley and Dave Scholten wrote on Feb 18, 2010:
"God bless you and your family."
Julie(McFarland)Foster, Class of 1983 wrote on Feb 17, 2010:
"Our hearts weep with your passing Tom, but we take comfort knowing you rest peacefully in the arms of Our Lord.
Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time."
Sandy Wilson, 1st cousin wrote on Feb 16, 2010:
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
I know TJ was a delight in all of your lives. Rest in peace. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you."
Patty Christensen wrote on Feb 16, 2010:
"Rest in peace, TJ. Our hearts are with you and your family."
krista christensen wrote on Feb 16, 2010:
"god bless you "
Nancy Eppard Pilcher wrote on Feb 16, 2010:
"Dear Rita and Kenny,
I am so sorry to read of the loss of Tom. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I feel your pain.
May the Lord help you, your family, Tom's wife, as you heal in weeks, months, years to come. He will always be a part of you in your heart and wonderful memories. "
Douglas Charles Christensen. cousin wrote on Feb 16, 2010:
"Douglas Charles Christensen & Family TJ,May The LORD be with you and your family. Our hearts are with you all. "
Daniel Kenneth Christensen, 1st cousin wrote on Feb 15, 2010:
"TJ, may God bless you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the holy Spirt, Amen"