Virgil Thomas
September 08, 2008
Virgil L. Thomas, 81, died of a broken heart over the loss of his wife Colleen ,at his home Monday, September 8, 2008 with his daughters by his side and his son, Clarence, there in his heart, Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Virgil was born May 22, 1927 in Des Moines to Ora and Ethel Thomas. He was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. Virgil worked for Newman Construction until his retirement in 1990. He loved being with his family. Virgil loved the Iowa State Fair. He was proud of his Indian heritage.
Virgil is survived by his children, Sherri (Kelley) Foust, Shanel (David) Dearinger, Kelly (Clark) Shockley, Berneice Thomas, Clarence Thomas, Marla Del Carmen, and John Barach; brother, Glen Thomas; sisters, Gladys Snodgrass, Maxine Novotny and Helen Belcher; 11 grandchildren , 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Virgil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen, grandson, Joseph Wetzel and great grandson, David McElvogue, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and his parents.
Memorial contributions are suggested to his grandson, Noah Anderson to help with medical expenses.
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Shane
11/15/2016
I miss you so much!! :(
Berneice thomas
05/04/2012
Well hi Dad, just stopped by to say hi i love you and miss you always. xoxoxo
Berneice Thomas
01/28/2011
Hi Dad, i love you and miss you always. xoxoxooxxo
Shane
01/24/2011
I love you and miss you Dad!!
See you in Heaven.
Toomey Family
09/12/2008
Just wanted to let all of you know that your in our prayers. You were all so kind when dad past away ten years ago, Mom is in Kentucky with me, or she would attend the funeral. You never get over the loss of a parent, just learn to live with the pain and make it part of who you are today. Your parents, were great to us when we were kids, we will always remember them for their kindness.
Take care,sending love to all of you,
Toomey family,
Diane Meek
Janet Bainter
Linda Meek
John Toomey
Marylou Toomey
Donnie and Sue Hood
09/09/2008
So sorry for your loss. We will always remember him and all the great times we had during the State Fair and parking cars. He lived a long and wonderful life. Our deepest sympathy Don and Sue Hood
Raedean (Fraaken)Kelce
09/09/2008
I Am So Sorry for Your Loss ! I work At The Iowa State Fair And What A Loss It Will Be Not Seeing Virgil There!