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Edyth M.

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Thomas

August 30, 1917 – July 9, 2005

Obituary

Birthplace: Near Hawthorne, Iowa Resided In: Red Oak, Iowa Edyth M Thomas, age 87, of Red Oak, Iowa formerly from rural Wales, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2005 at the Good Samaritan Center in Red Oak. Edyth M. Thomas was born August 30, 1917 near Hawthorne, Iowa the daughter of Ray and Bessie (Dodds) Vannausdle. Edyth graduated from the Wales-Lincoln Consolidated School in 1935. She was united in marriage to Howard Thomas on May 29, 1937. Edyth spent her working years along side Howard on their farm. She enjoyed being outdoors working with livestock, milking (separating cream), doing yard work, gardening and tending her flowers. She loved and enjoyed life and spending time with her sons and their families. She was a great supporter of their sporting activities. While they were growing up Edyth was known to stop the farm work to attend ball games, even for trips to the state capital, Des Moines. She loved to go out to "just get a bite" as she would say. She was a person who wasn't afraid to speak her mind. She had a great relationship with her family and faithful friends and so loved her grandchildren. But most important in Edyth's life was her Lord. Edyth was a devoted member of the Oaks Community Church in rural Emerson, belonged to the Christian Women's Club and Women's Missionary Fellowship. Edyth was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Howard; brother: Harold Vannausdle; and sister: Hazel Viner. Survivors include her 2 sons: Bill Thomas and wife Margaret of Emerson, Iowa; Bob Thomas and wife Judy of Omaha, Nebraska; 3 grandchildren: Kristi Davis and husband Matthew of Omaha, Andrew Thomas and wife Marlie of Keller, Texas and Molly Carlson and husband Mike of Emerson, Iowa; three great grandchildren: Cole and Jordan Carlson and Olivia Davis; and many other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to the Oaks Community Church, Emerson, Iowa.
Visitation:
Date: 7/17/2005 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM Comments: Family will be present during visitation. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 7/18/2005 Time: 10:30 AM Comments: Memorials suggested to the Oaks Community Church of Emerson, Iowa. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 6th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 07/18/2005 Time: Immediately Following Service Comments: Gomer Cemetery Wales, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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