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Thomas Louvar
THOMAS PAUL LOUVAR
North Liberty
Thomas Paul Louvar passed away May 21, 2021, at his home in North Liberty, Iowa. He was 68 years old.
Tom was born June 11, 1952, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Guy and Betty Louvar. Tom grew up and lived in the Iowa City area, attending Clear Creek High School, and living and working in the North Liberty/Coralville area. He was a jack of all trades and loved working with his hands. He worked jobs ranging from a mechanic, apartment maintenance, quarry supervisor, plumbing and numerous others. He could fix just about anything. When Tom wasn't working, he loved being outside. He would take his motorcycle out for rides in the Iowa countryside. In the spring, he would mushroom hunt with his dogs. He also loved enjoyed watching them run in the timber and enjoyed his time in the woods. Bird watching was something he loved, he loved going and watching the eagles. In front of the condo, we had numerous bird feeders he liked to watch. Tom loved woodworking. He would make projects for family and friends out of the sheer love for both the project and those he cared about.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Becky; his son, Adam (Kathrynn Montgomery) Louvar; siblings, Peggy (Jim) Jedlicka, Don (Beth) Louvar and Julie (Everett) Eschen; siblings-in-law, Sherry Bryant, Karen (Mark) Kennedy, Diane (Brad) Kriess, Jennifer Shimon and Leon (Kim) Edwards; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Sadly, Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Betty; also his in-laws, Shirley Edwards and Harry Smith
A simple cremation has been arranged for Tom. A Celebration of Tom's life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, at the American Legion Post 721, 901 Second St., Coralville, Iowa. Please come and share memories and stories and a toast to Tom's life. Online condolences may be sent to his family through the web at www.gayandciha.com
Memorial contributions in Tom's memory may be made to the Bird House Hospice Home of Johnson County.
Please continue to keep Tom's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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