Thomas Koedam, age 74, of Bergman, Arkansas, formerly Sheldon, passed away Saturday, August 30th. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 25th, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Sheldon.
Thomas Jerome Koedam, son of Herman and Agnes (Beeson) Koedam, was born March 10th, 1951, in Armour, South Dakota. The family moved to Sheldon in 1961, where Tom received his early education and at age 18, moved to Long Beach, California, where he met and married Shirley Ryans. The couple had two children. Tom worked in the auto industry until his retirement in 2007.
Tom Passed away on Saturday, August 30th, due to complications from cancer at the age of 74.
Left to cherish his memories are his children, Kristopher (Michelle) Koedam of West Sacramento, California, and Lisa (Jeff) Woods of Long Beach, California; grandchildren, Corban, Emily, Natalie, Lincoln and Wyatt; brothers Greg (JoAnn) Koedam of Ashton, Iowa, and Mark Koedam of Hartley, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25th, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Sheldon.
