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Thomas Gilmour Wooff 1927 - 2008

Thomas Gilmour Wooff of Linn County, Iowa United States was born on March 3, 1927 in Britt, Hancock County, and died at age 81 years old on July 10, 2008 in Redwood City, San Mateo County, CA. Thomas Wooff was buried at Alta Mesa Memorial Park 695 Arastradero Rd, in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County.

Thomas Gilmour Wooff

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Linn County, Iowa United States

March 3, 1927

Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, 50423, United States

July 10, 2008

Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, United States

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Introduction

Thomas Gilmore Wooff is the child of Esther E Reibsamen (1896-1978) and William Henry Wooff (1883-1953). He was born on March 2, 1927 in Britt Iowa and had siblings William Lyle (1919-1983), Betty Esther (1920-1986), Elwin Lee (1930-1999), Arthur Forest (1935-2006), and Ethel Jane (1935-2012). He was a graduate of Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA and he joined the military on December 21, 1945 and is a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII . Tom was married to Dorothy M Noska. They had children Julie and Cathy Wooff. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed collecting stamps, and watching sports on TV. He worked in the Moving and Storage Industry for 40 years and was well known for knowledge and highly respected. He always had a smile on his face and loved to make people laugh. Thomas Gilmore Wooff passed away on July 10, 2008 in Redwood City, San Mateo, California.
03/3

1927

Birthday

March 3, 1927

Birthdate

Britt, Hancock County, Iowa 50423, United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

The military classified Thomas as "White, Citizen". He was Caucasian.
Nationality & Locations

Thomas was born in Britt, Iowa and lived in Mount Vernon, Iowa, Linn, Iowa, and Des Moines, Iowa. In the mid 1990's, he moved to Redwood City, California, where he died.
Early Life & Education

Thomas was a graduate of Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa.
Military Service

Tom enlisted on December 21, 1945 in Camp Shelby Mississippi (Military serial#: 37799034). His terms of enlistment were for one year of enlistment. He is a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII .
Professional Career

Thomas worked in the Moving and Storage Industry for 40 years and was well known for his knowledge. He was highly respected.
Personal Life & Family

Tom was married to Dorothy M Noska. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed collecting stamps, and watching sports on TV. He always had a smile on his face and loved to make people laugh.
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2008

Death

July 10, 2008

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Redwood City, San Mateo County, California United States
Death location

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Alta Mesa Memorial Park 695 Arastradero Rd, in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California 94306, United States
Burial location
Obituary

Passed away July 10, 2008 at the age of 81. A resident of Redwood City for 41 years Tom was born March 3, 1927 in Britt, IA and was a graduate of Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, IA. He is a veteran of the United States Army serving during WWII . Tom was an avid golfer for over 40 years and enjoyed collecting stamps, watching sports on TV and his grandchildren. He was in the Moving and Storage Industry for 40 years and was well known for knowledge and highly respected. He always had a smile on his face and loved to make people laugh. Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Wooff. He is the loving father of Julie (Mark) Anderson of Fairfield and Cathy (Harry) Bell of San Carlos; devoted grandfather of Russell, Laura, Jeff and Ryan and dear brother of Ethel Swindler of Canon City, CO. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. Interment will be private at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto where Tom will join his wife. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Junior Golf Association, 1980 Sports Club Drive, Braselton, GA 30517, to carry on Tom's love for golf. Crippen & Flynn Woodside Chapel www.crippenflynn.com

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