Bigwood, Thomas A. "Tom"

BIGWOOD, ANDREW

Posted By: Ruth Maring - VOLUNTEER
Date: 3/27/2010 at 19:30:26

March 22, 2010
Thomas “Tom” A. Bigwood
By Angie Bicker
Herald Staff Writer

CLINTON — Thomas “Tom” A. Bigwood, 53, of Clinton, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, peacefully at home after an 18-month battle with colon/rectum cancer. A memorial visitation will be Wednesday, March 24, 2010, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes and Crematory. A prayer will conclude the visitation at 5:00 p.m. A celebration of life gathering will follow at 6:00 p.m. at the Imperial Lanes in Camanche. Tom was born on March 6, 1957, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Robert F. and Helen J. (Andrew) Bigwood. He graduated from Clinton High School. Tom was employed by Champion Package, Promotional Fulfillment Corp., and most recently the Swiss Colony in DeWitt. He had been there for over 12 years. It was his “work family.” Over his illness they have shown him much kindness and love. His other extended family was his “baseball buddies.” Tom loved all sports but his favorite was baseball. He was a ticket-box season owner for over 33 years. He loved watching the “LumberKings” play ball. It was what he had hoped for this year. His famous saying through his entire illness was “cancer was not going to beat him.” His courage made everyone strong for him. Tom is survived by his mother, Helen Bigwood of Clinton; two brothers, Bob (Sue) Bigwood of Clinton and Michael (Vera) Bigwood of Ohio; one sister, Barb Bigwood of Clinton; nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, his four-legged companion, Maggie; and very special friend and caregiver, Sue Bigwood. Tom was preceded in death by his father. The family thanks Mercy Hospice for their care and support. The family requests that memorials be made to the Friends of Riverview Stadium. Death date: March 20, 2010