Jennifer Janelle (Wood) Thomas (1968-2017)

THOMAS, WOOD

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:11

From Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:

Jennifer Janelle Wood Thomas was born March 27th, 1968 to Donald and Eunice Wood. Her father, Donald, was killed in action in Vietnam, August of that same year. Shortly thereafter, Eunice, Jennifer (Jenny), and her brother, Fred relocated to Woodbine, IA. In 1983, as Jenny was about to enter high school, her mother Eunice died of Leukemia. The DeForest family, and later the Moores family generously welcomed Jenny into their homes. After graduating from Woodbine Community High School, Jenny attended Iowa Western Community College, she then transferred to Iowa State University where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Consumer Science. Jenny moved from Ames, IA to Denver, CO after graduation. There she met her husband, Cleve Thomas. They were married in May of 1993. 18 months later they welcomed their twin children into the world, Linzey and Landon.

Jenny and Cleve dedicated their lives to helping others. With a heart the size of Texas, Jenny was mother and counselor to numerous foster children. Many of these children were legally adopted by the couple - John, Allen, Jeff, Amanda, and Scott. John also blessed them with a granddaughter, Braylee.

To say Jenny was "fun loving" might be an understatement. She lived life passionately. Some of her favorite things were Christmas, leopard print, cats, dancing, anything that involved glitter, and her family. After a long battle with health issues, Jenny passed away at her home July 14th, 2017. Jenny was proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Christina, and her son John. She is survived by her Husband Cleve, her children Linzey, Landon, Allen, Jeff, Amanda, and Scott, her step children Cleve Jr., Jason, and Kristin, her brother Fred and sister in law, Lisa, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends... She will be greatly missed by all.

A gathering of friends and family will be 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20th at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames. A memorial service will be July 21st at 1:30 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way Ames, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to: the family.

http://www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com/
 

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