Tom Jewell

Tom Patrick Jewell , age 86, of Lincoln Twp, Burnett County, passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, February 17, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born at home on May 7, 1928, a son of the late Lucian Patrick and Ethel Irene (Olson) Jewell. He was raised on the family farm in Lincoln Twp., attended Black Brook and Karlsborg schools, and was proud to help his family with the responsibilities of farming and logging. He especially loved the Percheron draft horses they had on the farm. On May 9, 1964, Tom was united in marriage to Karen L. Videen at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Chisago City, MN. Married for more than 50 years, Tom and Karen have maintained the family farm that has been in Tom’s family for over a hundred years. Besides farming, Tom drove truck for many years while working for Spangberg Manufacturing, Penta Wood Products, and Burnett County Highway Dept. in the Siren area. He then worked for Shafer Contracting Co. working on many road construction projects in the Twin Cities area. It was a job he truly enjoyed for nearly 30 years, making many lasting friendships. Tom was a life-long, active member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and had a strong faith in His God Jehovah.  He was sustained until his death by the faith that guided his life as a baptized Witness of Jehovah since the age of 17. He confidently awaits the day when he is reunited with his loved ones as promised in God’s Word where Jesus stated at John 5:28,29, "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” He was a very personable, amiable person, and made friends easily. He definitely was an honest, reliable, and trustworthy man. Tom was a devoted, faithful husband, and loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren very, very much. He had a strong work ethic which he passed on to his children. Even though he worked hard and long hours with his job and maintaining the farm, he always found time for family, and especially enjoyed the “special drives” with them. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, in infancy; a brother and sister-in-law, James & Beatrice Jewell; and sisters-in-laws, Arlyce Jewell and Kathleen Jewell. Tom is survived by his wife, Karen; three children: Dawn Jewell, Daryl (Kim) Jewell, and Gayle Kozak; six grandchildren: Jessica (Shane) Ciotta, Jacob Chell, Timothy Jewell, Joshua Jewell, Mollie Kozak, and Joseph Kozak; five great-grandchildren: Connor, Naomi, and David Ciotta, and Braylynn and Brynlee Chell. Also surviving are two brothers: William “Bill” Jewell (Tom’s twin) and David (Linda) Jewell; sisters: Dora (Robert) Saylor and Marriette Jewell; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The memorial service for Tom Jewell will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, February 22, 2015 (visitation 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm), at Siren School Auditorium. A time of fellowship and food will follow the service. Interment will be in Karlsborg Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Webster – Siren – Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com . Tom’s family would like to express their thanks to St. Croix Hospice for the care and support they provided. They also wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to Tom's extended family and numerous friends for their visits, love, and support during Tom’s illness.