Thomas, Patrick Allen 1950-2016

THOMAS, MYERS

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes
Date: 7/19/2016 at 10:27:48

Smith Funeral Home
Grinnell, Iowa

PATRICK ALLEN THOMAS

Patrick A. Thomas, 66, of Grinnell, died July 15, 2016, at the Grinnell Health Care Center.

Visitation will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, at the Mills Christian Church in New Sharon. A graveside service and burial will follow at the Pleasant Corners Cemetery in Eddyville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Patrick Thomas Memorial Fund.

Patrick was born January 1, 1950, in Albia, the son of Charles and Nadine Myers Thomas. He was raised in Albia and attended school there. He was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Navy.

On November 25, 1977, he was united in marriage with Joyce Hershberger, in Iconium, Iowa. The couple had two children, Brian and Sarah. They were later divorced.

Patrick was a member of the Union Mills Christian Church. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and traveling. He will be remembered for his sense of humor.

Survivors include his two children, Brian Thomas and Sarah Thomas, both of Oskaloosa; two brothers, Charles and Mark Thomas; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

NOTE: Patrick had a previous marriage to Janet Goeke and a son and daughter with her.