Donald E. Thomas, Sr.
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Donald E. Thomas, Sr., 66, of Bart Township, passed away at his daughter Dana's home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
Born in Ashland, Pa., he was the son of the late Earl Thomas and Emily Henninger Thomas. He was 1962 graduate of the JW Cooper High School in Shenandoah, PA.
Donald served honorably as a Cpl. in the US Marine Corp during the Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He was retired as a Senior Stockman from the Philadelphia Electric Co. of Coatesville, where he was employed for 25 years.
Donald was the past Commander (2005 - 2008) of the V.F.W. #4480 of Parkesburg. He was a member of the Christiana American Legion, Vice President of the Lancaster Rod and Gun Club, life member of the Rescue Hook and Ladder Co. of Shenandoah, member of the Shenandoah Fireman's Assoc., the 6th County Fireman's Assoc., the V.F.W. of Ashland and the Glover Hill Athletic Club
He is survived by his four beloved children: Krista L. Burkey of Denver, Pa., Tana L. Thomas of Gap, Donald E. Thomas Jr., of Paradise and Dana M. Clifford, wife of Joshua, of Bart Twp.; 8 grandchildren and one great grandchild; and four siblings, Roland Thomas of Shenandoah, Kenneth Thomas, husband of Mary Anne, of Ashland, Pa., Ruth Heffner of Mahanoy City, Pa. and Shirley Wright of Hazelton, PA.
He was predeceased by his nephew, David Hower.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, Pa. with the Rev. Richard Clifford officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing from 9 until 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made The V.F.W. Youth Scholarship Fund at www.vfw.com/contribute
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dana, Krista,Tana,Donald, I
Dana, Krista,Tana,Donald, I want to give my condolence to you all! Just know he's in a better place, and is no longer in pain! I give you all my best!
Pop pop Don, You are gone
Pop pop Don,
You are gone but never to be forgotten. I will miss you lots. I will miss you telling me to be safe on my drive home even though it is only a two minute drive. You always told me to be safe. I will also miss the times that we had in the car when I would pick you up from your day out. But just remember just because you’re gone I am not going to change how I feel out your family. I promise I will still go over Dana’s house as much as I can, and help out when and where ever is needed. Also thank you for always telling me that I am a good girl it means a lot to me coming from you. You didn’t know me that long but you told me all the time I was a good girl……. Thank you Pop pop your(girl friend) Jen
For the family
I love you all like my family!! I am here for you though this hard time and after life is back to normal or as normal as it can be. I am here for all of you no matter the day or the time. I am here just try to remember he is in haven with Uncle Mickey!!! Now you all have two angles up stairs looking down on you!!
Love you ALL
Jen
Sorry for your loss
The Huss family offers its condolences.
Sorry for your loss
The Huss family offers its condolences.
Thinking of you always...
Wow! That's all that I can think of to say at this time. I can't believe you are gone. So many memories, they will always be with me. Years ago, we started off to a rocky start. I was the new girl, and spending much time at Aunt Dana's house was an adjustment (since I was sleeping on the couch). But waking up every morning listening to the Old Western Movies you would watch with Josh, and every night when Aunt Dana, Josh and I would sit on the computer when you were getting home. The events at the Club, when we would stop in and say "Hi". The talks you had with me about how I was such a good girl, and didn't deserve the things that were said and/or done to me. Hell, I even laugh to this day when I think about you telling Anth you would "steal his girl" from him if you were a few years younger. :) Those thoughts and memories will leave me, and we will be sure to pass the good times down to your grandchildren. Rest easy now, and enjoy spending time with all those up there that you haven't seen in ages. Don't worry about us, we will make it through. With time, the pain will dull, and life will get back to a new routine. We love you Pop-Pop Don...you're already missed!
Love always,
Brittani
I will never forget you poppop
you may be gone but you will always live on in my heart. I know had our times but there were alot more good times than bad i will never forget the things you taught me or those good times we had while i was growing up i really wish i coulda been there for you when you needed me to be. I know there is no more pain and you are at ease but i will never let go not as long as i breathe
I LOVE YOU POPPOP AND WILL FOREVER MISS YOU
Anth
Dear family, Me and my
Dear family,
Me and my husband are very sorry to hear such sad news. We understand how difficult it is to lose someone. Something that had helped us is to know that God cares and give us comfort. Also give us hope for the future, promising to swallow up death for ever and raised the ones that had died. I hope these words of comfort have helped you and your family.
My deepest condolences,
Daniel & Lynette