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Garnell “Pete” Thomason

Birth	:	25 Jul 1933 Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	30 Apr 2018 Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.4585991, -97.6813965
Description	:	Garnell ‘Pete’ Thomason, 84, of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Lisbon, ND, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018, at his home in the loving care of the REM family and Altru Hospice. Pete was born on July 25, 1933, to Amanda Thomason in Lisbon. In his younger years, he lived with his mother and five brothers in their family home. As a young man, one of his known jobs in Lisbon, was he was a grave digger. Later in his life, Pete lived in Grand Forks, ND, where he worked at Gramma Butterwicks Restaurant. He was... Read More	Garnell ‘Pete’ Thomason, 84, of Devils Lake, ND, formerly of Lisbon, ND, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018, at his home in the loving care of the REM family and Altru Hospice. Pete was born on July 25, 1933, to Amanda Thomason in Lisbon. In his younger years, he lived with his mother and five brothers in their family home. As a young man, one of his known jobs in Lisbon, was he was a grave digger. Later in his life, Pete lived in Grand Forks, ND, where he worked at Gramma Butterwicks Restaurant. He was at the State Hospital in Jamestown before coming to REM ND Devils Lake group home on Sept. 7, 2005. He remained at the same group home all the years he was in REM ND Services and participated in a day program at the group home. Pete was a strong-willed guy who valued his independence, friends and family. Pete was very fond of his best friend, Bernie, enjoyed visiting his brother, Lyle, and he developed close bonds with various staff members throughout the years. He was a talented basketball player and bowled in the Special Olympics. In his room, he displayed the many medals he won while playing in the Special Olympics. He was a football fan that enjoyed Monday Night Football and Super bowl parties with his housemates and staff. He liked watching TV game shows such as The Price is Right. Pete could be described as a definite car guy with his extensive knowledge in classic car memorabilia. One of his favorite events of the year was Devils Run weekend. He also enjoyed memorial weekend, because he would visit his home town and place flowers on past family member’s graves. He was a knowledgeable man that enjoyed playing cards, drinking coffee, and visiting with others. Pete enjoyed going out for rides in the community, looking for horses and cows, watching air planes take off and watching construction of buildings. It is unknown if Pete has any other living family members. Preceding Pete in death was his mother, Amanda, and some of his siblings, including Lyle Thomason on March, 25, 2013. Funeral Services for Pete will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 3 p.m. at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, at a later date.

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Where is Garnell “Pete” Thomason's memorial?
Garnell “Pete” Thomason's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, Ransom County, USA.
When did Garnell “Pete” Thomason death?
Garnell “Pete” Thomason death on 30 Apr 2018 in Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Garnell “Pete” Thomason's memorial?
Latitude: 46.4585991
Longitude: -97.6813965

Family Members:

Parent

Amanda Marie Thomason

(1896 - 1962)

Siblings

Virgil Marlow Thomason

(1915 - 1966)

James R. Thomason

(1925 - 1942)

Lyle Thomason

(1927 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oakwood Cemetery
Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4585991, -97.6813965

2. Saint Aloysius Catholic Cemetery
Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4575500, -97.6791640

3. Saint Paul Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.4757996, -97.5727997

4. Anselm Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5001220, -97.5108110

5. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.3566700, -97.5746700

6. Saint Olaf Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.5800018, -97.6252975

7. Evangelical Cemetery
Anselm, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5108830, -97.5107320

8. Bethania Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5433660, -97.8270290

9. Fillmore Cemetery
Enderlin, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5870820, -97.7605000

10. Dick Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3764000, -97.8677979

11. Aliceton Pioneer Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3112900, -97.5958000

12. Saint Patrick Catholic Cemetery
Enderlin, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6164900, -97.6032200

13. Enderlin City Cemetery
Enderlin, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6173160, -97.6053290

14. Sheldon City Cemetery
Sheldon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5875015, -97.5036011

15. Preston Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5771830, -97.8888170

16. Fort Ransom Post Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5176930, -97.9399920

17. Whitestone Hill Cemetery
Gwinner, Sargent County, USA
Coordinate: 46.2681600, -97.6325800

18. Stiklestad Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4996986, -97.9617004

19. Standing Rock Cemetery
Fort Ransom, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5435982, -97.9467010

20. Sundale Colony Cemetery
Lisbon, Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3243600, -97.4435300

21. Pontiac Lutheran Trinity Cemetery
Pontiac Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6591377, -97.5565262

22. Fraedrich Family Burial Site
Highland Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6430855, -97.5007629

23. Saint Petri Cemetery
Nome, Barnes County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6597500, -97.8281100

24. Northland Cemetery
Ransom County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5888630, -97.9510010