Stephen Wayne Thomas (1936-2018)

THOMAS, HOBACK, DOTTS, HOKEL, KELLER, LONG, FELL

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:14

Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.

Stephen Thomas, 82, of Ames, passed away October 28, 2018 at Westhaven Community in Boone, with his family at his side. Funeral Service will be 10:30 am Thursday, November 1, at Westhaven Community in Boone with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Stephen Wayne Thomas was born September 22, 1936 to Cobie and Jane Hoback, adopted, loved and reared by Kenneth and Ruth (Dotts) Thomas. Stephen was raised in Des Moines, Iowa where he graduated from East High School and furthered his education at Grandview College. Stephen joined the Navy Reserves and served for 6 years. He married Marilyn Emily Hokel on March 2, 1957. Stephen was employed at ISU for over 30 years. He enjoyed family activities and trips to Branson and never missed a Friday football game or a Boy Scout camp out. Stephen’s strong faith led him to be very involved with the Boone shelter men’s program for the homeless. Stephen's family meant everything to him and he meant everything to his family.

Stephen is survived by his Wife, Marilyn of Ames; three sons, Bruce (Peggy) Thomas of Boone, Kevin (Darla) Thomas of Radcliffe, Perry Thomas of Big Wall Lake; one daughter, Rhonda (David) Keller of rural Ames; grandchildren, Jestin (Tracy) Thomas, Larissa Thomas, Levi (Michelle) Thomas, Tanner Thomas, Brandon (Chelly) Keller, Garrett Keller; great-grandchildren, Bruce, Ainsley, Jory, Tessa, Jade, Jack, and Sawyer; sister, Alberta Long and brother, Ron (Skip) Fell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, birth parents and his brother Vance Johnson.

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