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Wilson Dale “Willie” Thomas

Birth	:	20 Apr 1938 Carroll County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Oct 2020 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9053001, -94.7200012
Description	:	Wilson “Willie” Dale Thomas, age 82, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by his family. A public graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery near Coon Rapids with Pastor Joyce Webb officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Coon Rapids American Legion and the Iowa National Guard. Those in attendance at the graveside service are asked to abide by... Read More	Wilson “Willie” Dale Thomas, age 82, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, surrounded by his family. A public graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery near Coon Rapids with Pastor Joyce Webb officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Coon Rapids American Legion and the Iowa National Guard. Those in attendance at the graveside service are asked to abide by Covid–19 social distancing guidelines. Those who wish to send memorials and cards may mail them to: The Family of Willie Thomas c/o Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home – 518 Main St. Coon Rapids, IA, 50058. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home of Coon Rapids. Willie, as he was known to most, was born on April 20, 1938 on his family’s farm north of Coon Rapids. He was the son of Orel and Margaret (Pingery) Thomas. He attended country school as a boy and graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1956. Willie worked for Garst and Thomas Seed Company until he was drafted in to the United States Army in 1961. He was stationed in Ft. Eustis, Virginia, and he served two years in transportation. He was married to Shanda Roles while living in Virginia on September 15, 1962 at James River Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia. Upon his honorable discharge he returned to Coon Rapids and continued to work for Garst and Thomas until 1993. Willie then worked at Farmland in Carroll, drove school bus, and most recently worked at Hartung Brothers Seed Company. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Coon Rapids. He was a founding member of the Coon Rapids Lions Club and he was a past member of the Jaycees. Willie enjoyed fishing, camping, golfing, bowling, hunting, water skiing, and dancing. Most of all, Willie was a family man and he especially loved every moment spent with his grandchildren. He was an avid Coon Rapids Crusaders fan. Willie is survived by his wife, Shanda, of 58 years; daughter, Christina (Dave); son, Michael (Sherri); son, William (Nicki); nine grandchildren: Candace (Kevin), Alysha (Clint), Tyson (Kaylinn), Tyler, Alex, Kennedie, Rylie, Reegan, and Kemper; five great-grandchildren: Ava, Jackson, Annabelle, Maggie, and River; a sister-in-law, Pat; a brother-in-law, Billy; his special nieces, Valorie (Denny) and Vickie (Lonny); other extended family members and many good friends. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Orel and Margaret Thomas; his mother and father-in-law, Macy and Russell Roles; a brother, Howard Wayne, at birth; a sister, Patricia Lyons; and son, Wilson Dale Thomas Jr., at birth.

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Where is Wilson Dale “Willie” Thomas's memorial?
Wilson Dale “Willie” Thomas's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA.
When did Wilson Dale “Willie” Thomas death?
Wilson Dale “Willie” Thomas death on 8 Oct 2020 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wilson Dale “Willie” Thomas's memorial?
Latitude: 41.9053001
Longitude: -94.7200012

Family Members:

Parent

Orel Elwin Thomas

(1909 - 1993)

Margaret Ruth Pingrey Thomas

(1913 - 1988)

Siblings

Howard Wayne Thomas

(1934 - 1934)

Patricia Ann Thomas Lyons

(1935 - 2004)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Hill Cemetery
Coon Rapids, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9053001, -94.7200012

2. Old Carrollton Cemetery
Carrollton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9233017, -94.7403030

3. Coon Rapids Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8778000, -94.6678009

4. McCurdy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9403000, -94.7649994

5. Union Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8781013, -94.6389008

6. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8210983

7. Dedham Cemetery
Dedham, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8993988, -94.8225021

8. Tuttles Grove Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8130989, -94.7228012

9. Orange Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8163986, -94.6844025

10. Viola Center Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.8016968

11. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9783363, -94.8212204

12. Willow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9067001, -94.5730972

13. Highland Cemetery
Bayard, Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8241997, -94.5717010

14. Elba Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9068985, -94.9131012

15. West Lawn Cemetery
Glidden, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0649986, -94.7406006

16. Scranton Township Cemetery
Scranton, Greene County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0306015, -94.5783005

17. Cameron Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8236008, -94.9167023

18. Union Township Cemetery
Guthrie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7391450, -94.6858030

19. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9138746, -94.9460994

20. Melville Township Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7439003, -94.8013992

21. Holy Angels Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0014000, -94.9141998

22. Luccocks Grove Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7619019, -94.8653030

23. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0536340, -94.8595510

24. Carroll City Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0560963, -94.8599856