Thomas Durnan

Thomas Joseph Durnan, 70, of West Union, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 20, 2014. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Thomas Joseph Durnan was born on March 21, 1943 in Ossian, IA, the son of Philip and Lena (Sanquist) Durnan. He proudly served his country in the US Navy after high school. He married his wife, Karen on October 24, 1990 in Woodstock, IL.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Christina “Tina” (Randy) Nau of Tipton; son, Thomas Joseph “T.J.” (Jenny) Durnan of Seattle, WA; grandsons, Corey Nau of Avondale, AZ, Garrett Nau of Tipton; sister, Marilee Jensen of Phoenix, AZ; brother, Laurence Durnan of Waterloo; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beverly Reeves and Phyllis Marsden; brothers, Jerald, Daniel, and David Durnan.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Palmer Hospice at 200 Jefferson Street, West Union, IA 52175.

He will be missed.

Condolences to the family may be left at www.iowacremation.com under “Obituaries.”    9u9