Thomas Carroll
March 5, 1945 ~ March 2, 2011
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Thomas R. Carroll, 65, of Harrold, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at his home.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Pastor Jenene Earl officiating. Burial will be in the Highmore Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2011 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.
Tom was born to Dan and Alvina (Hoffman) Carroll on March 5, 1945 in Pierre, South Dakota. Tom attended Harrold School through his junior year and then quit to work on the family ranch. He married Marlene Olson in 1965 and together had four children: Brenda June, Bernie Ray, Tana Lynne and Justin Thomas.
Tom’s greatest passion was watching his family work on the family ranch and riding the quarter horses he dearly loved and raised. His most loved joy was watching his grandchildren grow and pursue their own dreams and talents. Each one of his grandchildren had a love for cattle and horses just like grandpa. Watching his kids’ rodeos, go kart racing and fixing up their cars brought great joy to Tom.
The families that shared in Tom’s life were his wife of 46 years, Marlene Carroll; four children: Brenda Carroll and son, Thane; Bernie (Connie) Carroll and children, Austin, Lacey, Collin and Cheyenne; Tana (Jon) Gortmaker and son, Lane; Justin (Amber) Carroll and son, Stetson; one sister, Gladys Buechler; mother-in-law, June Olson and numerous other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Alvina Carroll; step-father, Roy Kathner; one brother-in-law, Dalmer Buechler; and father-in-law, LeRoy Olson.
Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Tom’s arrangements.
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Carroll Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He was such a great man! He had a great love and passion for his family, horses, and cattle. Keep Tom’s loving memories close to your heart, he will forever be with you. Sending you our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God has received another great Cowboy!
With Love,
Travis, Jessie and Adyson Sharp
I was so sorry to hear of Toms passing this morning. I have many happy memories of the times Jim & I spent with Tom and Marlene & family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Marlene, children, and grandchildren. Tom was a special person.
Marlene,
Our loving thoughts are with you….
Tom was an angel, and is now with the Lord in peace.
May God bless you with peace…..
So sorry for your loss. May your happy memories comfort you at this time.
Darren, Angie, Winston, Andrea, Bailey and Lacey Harvey
Marlene and family, Just want you to know we are thinking of you with sincere sympathy. May all the good memories help ease your sorrows. Sincerely, Jean and Jenise
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Thinking of you with sympathy.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. He will be best remembered for his chuckle and smile he always had. He will be dearly missed. Hugs and prayers to you all.
It’s not the end of the trail for me,
I’m just headin’ out to the light I see.
Beyond those mountains there’s a soft glow;
It’s gettin’ brighter the closer I go.
It’s like the beginning of a new day,
And the trail I’m followin’ leads the way.
I feel sure there’s friends and family ahead,
And they’ve set up camp on a brand new spread.
Yes, I can hear the voices callin’ my name,
sayin’, “Welcome Tom, sure glad you came,
This new range is special, you’ll like it here,
There’s grass for your horses, the streams are clear,
The cattle are gentle and never stampede,
And in every direction there’s plenty of feed.
If you’re thinkin’ it sounds too good to be true,
it’s not—’cause the Boss made a promise to you.
If you’d ride for his brand, be honest and square,
He’d relive all your pain, and remove every care.
He was mighty pleased with your life on earth,
That you did your best, and proved your worth.
So step off your horse, and tied on up,
Your friends are all waiting to pour you a cup.
We’ll talk about old days, as time allows,
’cause startin’ tomorrow you’ll be workin’ cows!”
© 2010, Carole Jarvis
Marlene and family,
I was saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. A face from home that brings up good and happy memories of great neighbors and the laughter from Daddy’s dining table. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
So sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Flowers and cards last moments memories last for ever Roger&Laurie
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marlene and family,
I will always remember Tom as “my cousin with the horses”! When we came to SD to visit, Tom always offered to let us ride the horses.
Tom was a warm, loving, giving man with a big heart and a big smile! (He was ornery, too!) He will be missed!
Our thoughts and prayers,
Bob & Margie (Borchardt)Dorn
Gina Dorn & Erich Dorn
Sending my condolences and praying for Marlene and the family.