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James Thomas
JAMES THOMAS
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Jim passed away suddenly on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Des Moines. Services will be held at a later date.
Jim was born in Urbana, Iowa, to Lucile (Reed) Burkart. He attended Urbana Elementary until second grade when his family moved to Center Point. He graduated from Center Point High School in 1977. He received his bachelor's degree at Mount Mercy in Cedar Rapids and joined the U.S. Marines Reserves.
On March 15, 1989, he married Joni (Hall) Thomas in La Crosse, Wis. They have three children, Shannon, Jamie and Shaun; and three grandchildren, Lydia, Riley and Dallas, all of Des Moines.
Jim was the store manager at Midwest Mattress in Des Moines. He enjoyed camping, fishing, the Green Bay Packers and his family. He adored his grandkids. Survivors include his wife, children and grandchildren, sisters, Diane (Tom) Achilles of Omaha, Neb., and Sarah Thomas of Cedar Rapids.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lindley and Nina Reed; and his mom.
He was loved by all.
A GoFundMe account has been established for memorial donations at gf.me/u/y9v5y7.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.caldwellparrish.com.
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