Dorcas "Penny" Thomas
August 10, 2016
Dorcas Lois “Penny” Thomas
Altoona
Dorcas Lois “Penny” Thomas, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, Iowa.
Penny was born July 9, 1924 in Tipperary, Iowa to William and Rose Coop. She moved to Des Moines when she was 12 years old and grew up on the east side. She graduated from East High School in 1942 and maintained lifelong friendships from her class. She was united in marriage to Raymond W. “Ham” Thomas on April 26, 1941 and they celebrated 63 happy years together before Raymond’s passing in 2004. To this union, one son was born, Raymond “Tom” Thomas.
She is survived by her son, Raymond, grandsons, Brian (Dawn) Thomas and Barry (Melissa) Thomas, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-granddaughters. Penny was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. A very special thanks to the loving staff at Prairie Vista Village.
Services will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. with funeral at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lynette Fisher-Charles(Sue) and John Charles
08/16/2016
I will miss Aunt Penny as I considered her my second mom. I always remember her great cooking and feeling cared for. Please know that we are praying for you and your family during this time of reflection. Take care of yourselves.
Mike & Ginnie Bell
08/15/2016
Tom, so sorry for your loss. The loss of a mother is so hard. At this time Mikes mom(Arlene) is still with us at the age of 98. Doing well living alone in her mobile home.We know we are very lucky.I am sure you have a life time of great memories. We are thinking of you & your family.