Douglas E. Thomas
January 25, 1922 - June 5, 2020
Douglas E. Thomas, age 98, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 5, 2020 at his home.
Doug was born January 25, 1922 in Council Bluffs to the late E. Ray and Emily B. (Goehring) Thomas. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Long Island during WWII. Doug married Verna Kelsen on January 8, 1944. They were blessed with three children, Sandra, Donna, and Jack. Doug worked for the Rock Island Railroad for 35 years as a switchman, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the DAV.
In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his son, Jack "JT" Thomas in 2018; brothers, Stanley, Warner, Wendell and infant brother, Don.
Doug is survived by his wife of 76 years, Verna Thomas; daughters, Sandra Thomas, Donna (Edd) Leach all of Council Bluffs; 5 grandchildren, Patty Lockerby, Christofer Holland, Julie Leach, Kristina Thomas Caruso, Douglas Thomas, 4 great-grandchildren, Anthony Hernandez, Nathan Mount, Kelsie Brown, Connor Leach, 4 great-great grandchildren; brother, Max (Sarah) Thomas of Denison, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family, Monday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Private family graveside, Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be tendered by the Kanesville Riders Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the DAV.
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Visitation
Monday
8
Jun
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cutler-O'Neill Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home & Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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January 25, 1922 - June 5, 2020
Douglas E. Thomas, age 98, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 5, 2020 at his home.
Doug was born January 25, 1922 in Council Bluffs to the late E. Ray and Emily B. (Goehring) Thomas. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Long Island during WWII. Doug married Verna Kelsen on January 8, 1944. They were blessed with three children, Sandra, Donna, and Jack. Doug worked for the Rock Island Railroad for 35 years as a switchman, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the DAV.
In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his son, Jack "JT" Thomas in 2018; brothers, Stanley, Warner, Wendell and infant brother, Don.
Doug is survived by his wife of 76 years, Verna Thomas; daughters, Sandra Thomas, Donna (Edd) Leach all of Council Bluffs; 5 grandchildren, Patty Lockerby, Christofer Holland, Julie Leach, Kristina Thomas Caruso, Douglas Thomas, 4 great-grandchildren, Anthony Hernandez, Nathan Mount, Kelsie Brown, Connor Leach, 4 great-great grandchildren; brother, Max (Sarah) Thomas of Denison, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family, Monday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Private family graveside, Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be tendered by the Kanesville Riders Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the DAV.
Upcoming Events
Visitation
Monday
8
Jun
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cutler-O'Neill Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home & Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Memorial Contribution
Disabled American Veterans
Douglas E. Thomas
January 25, 1922 - June 5, 2020
Douglas E. Thomas, age 98, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 5, 2020 at his home.
Doug was born January 25, 1922 in Council Bluffs to the late E. Ray and Emily B. (Goehring) Thomas. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Long Island during WWII. Doug married Verna Kelsen on January 8, 1944. They were blessed with three children, Sandra, Donna, and Jack. Doug worked for the Rock Island Railroad for 35 years as a switchman, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the DAV.
In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his son, Jack "JT" Thomas in 2018; brothers, Stanley, Warner, Wendell and infant brother, Don.
Doug is survived by his wife of 76 years, Verna Thomas; daughters, Sandra Thomas, Donna (Edd) Leach all of Council Bluffs; 5 grandchildren, Patty Lockerby, Christofer Holland, Julie Leach, Kristina Thomas Caruso, Douglas Thomas, 4 great-grandchildren, Anthony Hernandez, Nathan Mount, Kelsie Brown, Connor Leach, 4 great-great grandchildren; brother, Max (Sarah) Thomas of Denison, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family, Monday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Private family graveside, Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be tendered by the Kanesville Riders Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the DAV.
Upcoming Events
Visitation
Monday
8
Jun
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cutler-O'Neill Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home & Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Memorial Contribution
Disabled American Veterans
January 25, 1922 - June 5, 2020
Douglas E. Thomas, age 98, of Council Bluffs, passed away June 5, 2020 at his home.
Doug was born January 25, 1922 in Council Bluffs to the late E. Ray and Emily B. (Goehring) Thomas. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Long Island during WWII. Doug married Verna Kelsen on January 8, 1944. They were blessed with three children, Sandra, Donna, and Jack. Doug worked for the Rock Island Railroad for 35 years as a switchman, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the DAV.
In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his son, Jack "JT" Thomas in 2018; brothers, Stanley, Warner, Wendell and infant brother, Don.
Doug is survived by his wife of 76 years, Verna Thomas; daughters, Sandra Thomas, Donna (Edd) Leach all of Council Bluffs; 5 grandchildren, Patty Lockerby, Christofer Holland, Julie Leach, Kristina Thomas Caruso, Douglas Thomas, 4 great-grandchildren, Anthony Hernandez, Nathan Mount, Kelsie Brown, Connor Leach, 4 great-great grandchildren; brother, Max (Sarah) Thomas of Denison, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family, Monday, 6-8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Private family graveside, Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors will be tendered by the Kanesville Riders Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the DAV.
Upcoming Events
Visitation
Monday
8
Jun
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cutler-O'Neill Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home & Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Memorial Contribution
Disabled American Veterans
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