Thomas, Morgan I. 1888-1928

THOMAS, FLICK

Posted By: Mary Holub, volunteer (email)
Date: 3/15/2009 at 16:05:34

From: Le Mars Sentinel, November 2, 1928

DEATH FINALLY ENDS SUFFERING

Morgan I. Thomas, Resident of Northwest Iowa Many Years Passes Away

Following a long and painful illness, Morgan T. (should be I.) Thomas, a resident of this city for the past two years, died at his home, 326 First Avenue SW., Tuesday morning, October 30.

Morgan Irwin Thomas was a native of Wales, England and was born at Treharris, October 15, 1888. His father, Rev. Morgan Thomas was a Congregational minister and Morgan I. Thomas was the oldest of seven children. He attended public school at his native place and later took a college course with view of becoming a mining engineer.

When he was twenty-four years of age he decided to come to America, and shortly after arrival located at Sutherland, Iowa. There he engaged in the general merchandise business and later embarked in the same line at Primghar. He was united in marriage April 23, 1916 with Amada Flick, of Mitchell, South Dakota. Three children were born to them, Morgan Irwin, Vivian Eleanor, and Ellyn Lynne. The family moved to Le Mars in September, 1926, when Mr. Thomas bought an interest in the Central Grocery store.

About a year ago Mr. Thomas began to notice the first symptoms of the disease which finally developed into cancer of the throat. Last March he gave up his position in the store and went to the Iowa University hospital for treatment but the course of the ailment could not be stayed. He returned home practically an invalid and bore his hard lot with patience and fortitude under the tender ministrations of his faithful wife.

Mr. Thomas had received a good education and religious training. While residing at Sutherland, he was a member of the Christian church, superintendent of the Sunday school, member of the church board and choir leader. Mr. Thomas, like many of his countrymen, was possessed of a fine voice and was at one time associated with a company of Welsh singers.

His personality gained him a number of friends during his brief residence in Le Mars who extend sympathy to the widow and orphans. Besides his wife and children, he leaves three brothers, Irwin Wynn Thomas, of Ida Grove, Morgan E. Thomas, of Cherokee, Delwynn M. Thomas, of Treharris, Wales, and a sister, Mrs. Walwyn Jones, of Cardiff, Wales. He also leaves two aunts, Mrs. Gwen Weal, of Sutherland, with whom he made his home when a youth, and Mrs. Thos. Richards, of Sutherland.

Mr. Thomas was a member of the Masonic lodge at Primghar, and of the Knight Templar Commandery, of Cherokee, and of the Shriners in Sioux City. Members of Giblem Lodge, of this city, attended the funeral services which were held Thursday afternoon at St. John’s Evangelical church, the pastor, Rev. P. V. Dyke, officiating and the interment made in the city cemetery.