Thomas (Tom) Dean Tharp

Thomas (Tom) Dean Tharp

Cedar Rapids

Thomas (Tom) Dean Tharp, 64, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, with his family by his side. Visitation: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, February 14 at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral: 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 15 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with burial to follow in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tom was born on November 4, 1960, the son of Darwin Eugene Tharp and Cleo Tharp Pickerell. He attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids and was an Eagle Scout. Tom worked for the City of Cedar Rapids for 30 years as a Roads Inspector with a specialty in building bridges.

He had an avid love for Pink Floyd and traveled all across the country to hear their music. Tom called Las Vegas his second home and enjoyed “going to work” at the roulette wheel.

Tom is survived by his wife, Mary Tharp; brother, Larry Tharp; sisters Janet (Dave) Baumgartner, and Darlene Ealy, all of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Children Nichole (Thad) Bussey of Ely, Iowa; Derek (Bridget) Tharp of Scarborough, Maine; Amanda Tharp and Madison Tharp, of Cedar Rapids; and grandchildren Tristen, Peyton, Amelia, Asher, River, and Ruby.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to the Hospice House of Mercy in Cedar Rapids.