OBITUARY OF PRESTON BARBER THOMAS, AUGUST 26, 1975;
In the COUNCIL GROVE REPUBLICAN.
COUNCIL GROVE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1975
Transcribed by Kenneth Thomas (mailto:thomask@iland.net)
26 May 1998

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DEATH CLAIMS PRESTON THOMAS

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Preston Thomas, 74, Route 3, well-known retired farmer and stockman, died early this 
morning at the Morris county hospital, where he had been admitted Monday evening.

Son of the late Fred and Mabel Thomas, he had been a resident of this community all of
his life.  He was born May 30, 1901.
Mr. Thomas retired as a farmer and stockman in 1973.

He was married in May, 1917, to Cletys Funk, who preceded him in death in December, 1929. 
He was married Feb. 18, 1931, to Ermal Hager, who survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Wynn Wood of Colorado Springs and Pauline Bowman 
of Alta Vista; one son, Dale Thomas, Newton; one brother, Fred Thomas, Dunlap; one sister,
Rosina Waldorf, Mankato, Minn.; four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.

Mr. Thomas was a member of the First Congregational church here.  Services will be at
the church Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with the Rev. Miles Henry officiating.
Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Kendall Funeral Chapel Wednesday evening from 7:30
to 8:30 o'clock.
A memorial fund in his name has been established, with contributions to be sent to the
Heart fund.

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