Date of Birth
Jul 22,1974
Date of Death
Oct 13,2007
NAME Thomas E. "Tom" Purvisage 33, passed away at his home in Eldridge, IA, Saturday, October 13, 2007.BORN: He was born July 22, 1974 the son of Tom and Kay Purvis in Moline, IL. EARLY YEARS :Tom grew up in Reynolds for several years until June of 1985 when the family moved to Elburn. EDUCATION: He then went to Kaneland High School and graduated with the class of 1992. Tom went on to attend several colleges for the next four years and received a degree in chemical agriculture. Tom continued to live in the area for several years before moving to Eldridge, IA in 2003 where he worked as a site manager for Hawkins Water Treatment Group. MARRIAGE: Tom was united in marriage to Rachel DeLeon on July 21st, 2004. They made their home together in Eldridge, IAMEMBERSHIPS Tom was a member of the Elburn Lions Club. LIFE NOTES Tom loved everything to do with the outdoors and often helped friends and local farmers over the years with experienced seasonal help. Recreationally, Tom loved to fish, hunt and camp. He also never missed an opportunity to hit the golf course and sneak in eighteen holes whenever he could. Over the years Tom continued to nurture his love of running, just as he did in high school where he made perennial trips down state. When it came to sports, Tom was a natural at many and an avid fan of a precious few. The Chicago Cubs were a favorite, but he was a Hawkeye from birth. Although he lived as much of his life outside, it was inside his heart where his family lived and they were the most important thing in his life. He was especially close to his nieces and nephew and often stopped by for special surprise trips for ice cream. Tom lived with us only briefly, but his mark can be found on the hearts of many and will live on forever in the memories of those who loved him. SURVIVORS He now leaves his wife, Rachel Purvis of Eldridge, IA;His parents, Tom and Kay Purvis of Streator, IL;Two sisters:Nanette (Craig) Maercker and their son Corey of Maple Park, IL, and Tiffiny (Keith) Callaghan of Elburn, IL and their daughters Nichole, Kendall, and Samantha all of Elburn, IL;Maternal grandparents, Arlene and Dick Seager of Milan, IL;Paternal grandmother, Dorothy Purvis or Milan, IL;His mother and father in-law, Rick and Debbie DeLeon of LeClaire, IA;One brother-in-law Justin (Keysha) DeLeon and their daughter Layla, of San Antonio, TX A Grandmother-in-law, Jean Farkus, of Eldridge, IA;Several aunts, uncles, cousins and a family of friends. PRECEDED He now joins his paternal grandfather Robert Purvis who preceded him in death.A memorial has been established in his name. Checks may be made to the \\\\
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held Friday, October 19th at 10 a.m., at Conley Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Meyers, pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church, Maple Park, will officiate.
Interment will follow at Blackberry Township Cemetery.