Ina "Maxine" Thomas
December 23, 2016
Ina “Maxine” Thomas, 96, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, December 23, 2016. Ina Maxine was born on September 12, 1920 in Carbon, Indiana to Elsie (Baker) and David John Jones.
Maxine grew up in Brazil, Indiana and moved to Des Moines in 1947. She married William “Richard” Thomas on December 12, 1937. Together they were blessed with five children. She worked as a cashier for over 26 years at Super Value, retiring in 1986. Maxine was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church and a 78 year member of the Eastern Star.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Grant Thomas and David (June) Thomas; daughter, Paula (Richard) Nichols; grandchildren, Rick and Rory Thomas, Sheri Cross, Terry Thomas, Dee Dee Kern, Shannon and Patrick Thomas, Anna Beth Bates, Callie and Thad Thomas; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Zambinini and Kay Stearley; brothers, Roland (Lila) Jones and Gordon Jones; many nieces, nephews, other extended family and special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; sons, Gary Thomas and Lynn Thomas; sisters, Georgina and Pauline; and her brother, David.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Baptist Church or the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Maxine.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Cheryl Doud
12/29/2016
I am sorry for your loss. Mr and Mrs Thomas lived catty corner behind us. The yards were not fenced in back then and I remember as a little kid, my family spent many an evening having home made ice cream at their house.. My sister and I never got tired of cranking the ice cream maker handle. I remember visiting them after they moved to their new house on Emma.
Deb McWilliams (Johnson)
12/28/2016
I am so sorry to hear that Maxine has passed away. She was a very kind woman. Maxine and Richard were always good to the kids in the neighborhood (SW 2nd, Philip and Maxwelton). I loved going to her house and visiting with her and Richard. I also remember her at Super Value. She was very good friends with my Grandparents (Willard and Mildred O'Neal) I miss the days of running up the street and yelling "Hi", Mrs Thomas or Mr Thomas and having them smile and wave back. I hope she is at peace and lovingly reunited with Richard, Gary and Lynn. Thoughts and prayers to the family. God speed Maxine, you will be missed.
Greg and Vickie Galeazzi
12/27/2016
So sorry for you loss Paula. Thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Karen Corning
12/27/2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that she is at peace.