DURHAM, Thomasine F. (1927-2016)

DURHAM

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 6/1/2017 at 01:13:25

Thomasine Frances Durham
(May 5, 1927 - December 25, 2016)

Funeral Mass for Thomasine Frances Gallagher-Durham passed away peacefully December 26, 2016 will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 30 at Church of Assumption in Churchville, IA with visitation held one hour prior to service. Burial of cremains will follow services in the Calvary Cemetery, Churchville, IA.
Thomasine was born September 10, 1926 to Mary Lickteig Gallagher and Thomas Gallagher. She was raised near Bevington, IA and graduated from Martensdale High School. She married James Durham on June 3, 1955 and to this union a son, Donald James, was born. Thomasine had a quick wit and compassionate heart, she was a care giver and helped nearly every family member and many friends in times of need. She was a hard worker that farmed, raised turkeys and worked as a real estate agent. She and Jimmy enjoyed flying in his private plane. Thomasine was a devoted Catholic and was a member of the Church of Assumption in Churchville, IA where she was married. Later she, Jimmy and Don were members of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola, IA.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Quendy Sweeney; grandson, Hunter Durham; and many nieces and nephews, including her special care takers Don and Mary Belle Hill. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, grandson Cole Durham, and seven siblings. Memorials may be given to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola. This memorial is provided by Overton Funeral Home, 501 West Ashland Ave., Indianola, Iowa, [http://www.overtonfuneral.com/]