INDIAN PRAYER
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the star-shine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Virgil L. Thomas, 81, died of a broken heart over the loss of his wife Colleen ,at his home Monday, September 8, 2008 with his daughters by his side and his son, Clarence, there in his heart, Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Virgil was born May 22, 1927 in Des Moines to Ora and Ethel Thomas. He was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. Virgil worked for Newman Construction until his retirement in 1990. He loved being with his family. Virgil loved the Iowa State Fair. He was proud of his Indian heritage.
Virgil is survived by his children, Sherri (Kelley) Foust, Shanel (David) Dearinger, Kelly (Clark) Shockley, Berneice Thomas, Clarence Thomas, brother, Glen Thomas; sisters, Gladys Snodgrass, Maxine Novotny and Helen Belcher; 11 grandchildren , 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Virgil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen, grandson, Joseph Wetzel and great grandson, David McElvogue, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and his parents.
Memorial contributions are suggested to his grandson, Noah Anderson to help with medical expenses.
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"If you have a ♥ღDadღ♥ ~ cherish him with care ~ For you never know the heartache ~ till you see the empty chair." -
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When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words that I have spoken; remember some good that I have done, forget that I ever had heartache and remember that I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, but in summer just gather some flowers, and remember the place where I lay, and come in the shade of the evening, when the sun paints the sky in the west, Stand for a few moments beside me, And remember only my best. **********************************************************
~*~4 Things you could NEVER get back!
The stone, after it's been thrown.
The word after it's been said.
The occasion after the loss.
The time after it's gone~*~
ღ♥All of us miss you and love you, Dad!♥ღ
.*. ☆* .* . *. I sprinkle some magic glitter . *.☆* I've filled it with lots of our love . *.☆* Its on its way to heaven . *.☆* To the ones we love above * .* . *☆.* * .
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I THOUGHT OF YOU WITH LOVE TODAY,
BUT THAT WAS NOTHING NEW,
I THOUGHT OF YOU YESTERDAY,
AND THE DAY BEFORE THAT TOO.
I THINK OF YOU AND SILENCE,
I OFTEN SPEAK YOUR NAME.
ALL I HAVE ARE MEMORIES,
AND YOUR PICTURE IN A FRAME.
YOUR MEMORY IS MY KEEPSAKE,
FOR WITH WHICH I'LL NEVER PART.
GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING,
I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART.
************************************************
~On September 8 2008 at 7:21am Dad left us, escorted by his beloved wife and the Angels to join our King~
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Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the star-shine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Virgil L. Thomas, 81, died of a broken heart over the loss of his wife Colleen ,at his home Monday, September 8, 2008 with his daughters by his side and his son, Clarence, there in his heart, Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Virgil was born May 22, 1927 in Des Moines to Ora and Ethel Thomas. He was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. Virgil worked for Newman Construction until his retirement in 1990. He loved being with his family. Virgil loved the Iowa State Fair. He was proud of his Indian heritage.
Virgil is survived by his children, Sherri (Kelley) Foust, Shanel (David) Dearinger, Kelly (Clark) Shockley, Berneice Thomas, Clarence Thomas, brother, Glen Thomas; sisters, Gladys Snodgrass, Maxine Novotny and Helen Belcher; 11 grandchildren , 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Virgil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen, grandson, Joseph Wetzel and great grandson, David McElvogue, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and his parents.
Memorial contributions are suggested to his grandson, Noah Anderson to help with medical expenses.
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"If you have a ♥ღDadღ♥ ~ cherish him with care ~ For you never know the heartache ~ till you see the empty chair." -
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When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words that I have spoken; remember some good that I have done, forget that I ever had heartache and remember that I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, but in summer just gather some flowers, and remember the place where I lay, and come in the shade of the evening, when the sun paints the sky in the west, Stand for a few moments beside me, And remember only my best. **********************************************************
~*~4 Things you could NEVER get back!
The stone, after it's been thrown.
The word after it's been said.
The occasion after the loss.
The time after it's gone~*~
ღ♥All of us miss you and love you, Dad!♥ღ
.*. ☆* .* . *. I sprinkle some magic glitter . *.☆* I've filled it with lots of our love . *.☆* Its on its way to heaven . *.☆* To the ones we love above * .* . *☆.* * .
************************************************
I THOUGHT OF YOU WITH LOVE TODAY,
BUT THAT WAS NOTHING NEW,
I THOUGHT OF YOU YESTERDAY,
AND THE DAY BEFORE THAT TOO.
I THINK OF YOU AND SILENCE,
I OFTEN SPEAK YOUR NAME.
ALL I HAVE ARE MEMORIES,
AND YOUR PICTURE IN A FRAME.
YOUR MEMORY IS MY KEEPSAKE,
FOR WITH WHICH I'LL NEVER PART.
GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING,
I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART.
************************************************
~On September 8 2008 at 7:21am Dad left us, escorted by his beloved wife and the Angels to join our King~
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INDIAN PRAYER
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the star-shine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Virgil L. Thomas, 81, died of a broken heart over the loss of his wife Colleen ,at his home Monday, September 8, 2008 with his daughters by his side and his son, Clarence, there in his heart, Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Virgil was born May 22, 1927 in Des Moines to Ora and Ethel Thomas. He was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. Virgil worked for Newman Construction until his retirement in 1990. He loved being with his family. Virgil loved the Iowa State Fair. He was proud of his Indian heritage.
Virgil is survived by his children, Sherri (Kelley) Foust, Shanel (David) Dearinger, Kelly (Clark) Shockley, Berneice Thomas, Clarence Thomas, brother, Glen Thomas; sisters, Gladys Snodgrass, Maxine Novotny and Helen Belcher; 11 grandchildren , 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Virgil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen, grandson, Joseph Wetzel and great grandson, David McElvogue, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and his parents.
Memorial contributions are suggested to his grandson, Noah Anderson to help with medical expenses.
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"If you have a ♥ღDadღ♥ ~ cherish him with care ~ For you never know the heartache ~ till you see the empty chair." -
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When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words that I have spoken; remember some good that I have done, forget that I ever had heartache and remember that I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, but in summer just gather some flowers, and remember the place where I lay, and come in the shade of the evening, when the sun paints the sky in the west, Stand for a few moments beside me, And remember only my best. **********************************************************
~*~4 Things you could NEVER get back!
The stone, after it's been thrown.
The word after it's been said.
The occasion after the loss.
The time after it's gone~*~
ღ♥All of us miss you and love you, Dad!♥ღ
.*. ☆* .* . *. I sprinkle some magic glitter . *.☆* I've filled it with lots of our love . *.☆* Its on its way to heaven . *.☆* To the ones we love above * .* . *☆.* * .
************************************************
I THOUGHT OF YOU WITH LOVE TODAY,
BUT THAT WAS NOTHING NEW,
I THOUGHT OF YOU YESTERDAY,
AND THE DAY BEFORE THAT TOO.
I THINK OF YOU AND SILENCE,
I OFTEN SPEAK YOUR NAME.
ALL I HAVE ARE MEMORIES,
AND YOUR PICTURE IN A FRAME.
YOUR MEMORY IS MY KEEPSAKE,
FOR WITH WHICH I'LL NEVER PART.
GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING,
I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART.
************************************************
~On September 8 2008 at 7:21am Dad left us, escorted by his beloved wife and the Angels to join our King~
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Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the star-shine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Virgil L. Thomas, 81, died of a broken heart over the loss of his wife Colleen ,at his home Monday, September 8, 2008 with his daughters by his side and his son, Clarence, there in his heart, Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Virgil was born May 22, 1927 in Des Moines to Ora and Ethel Thomas. He was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. Virgil worked for Newman Construction until his retirement in 1990. He loved being with his family. Virgil loved the Iowa State Fair. He was proud of his Indian heritage.
Virgil is survived by his children, Sherri (Kelley) Foust, Shanel (David) Dearinger, Kelly (Clark) Shockley, Berneice Thomas, Clarence Thomas, brother, Glen Thomas; sisters, Gladys Snodgrass, Maxine Novotny and Helen Belcher; 11 grandchildren , 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Virgil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen, grandson, Joseph Wetzel and great grandson, David McElvogue, 3 brothers, 2 sisters and his parents.
Memorial contributions are suggested to his grandson, Noah Anderson to help with medical expenses.
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"If you have a ♥ღDadღ♥ ~ cherish him with care ~ For you never know the heartache ~ till you see the empty chair." -
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When I'm Gone
When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words that I have spoken; remember some good that I have done, forget that I ever had heartache and remember that I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, but in summer just gather some flowers, and remember the place where I lay, and come in the shade of the evening, when the sun paints the sky in the west, Stand for a few moments beside me, And remember only my best. **********************************************************
~*~4 Things you could NEVER get back!
The stone, after it's been thrown.
The word after it's been said.
The occasion after the loss.
The time after it's gone~*~
ღ♥All of us miss you and love you, Dad!♥ღ
.*. ☆* .* . *. I sprinkle some magic glitter . *.☆* I've filled it with lots of our love . *.☆* Its on its way to heaven . *.☆* To the ones we love above * .* . *☆.* * .
************************************************
I THOUGHT OF YOU WITH LOVE TODAY,
BUT THAT WAS NOTHING NEW,
I THOUGHT OF YOU YESTERDAY,
AND THE DAY BEFORE THAT TOO.
I THINK OF YOU AND SILENCE,
I OFTEN SPEAK YOUR NAME.
ALL I HAVE ARE MEMORIES,
AND YOUR PICTURE IN A FRAME.
YOUR MEMORY IS MY KEEPSAKE,
FOR WITH WHICH I'LL NEVER PART.
GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING,
I HAVE YOU IN MY HEART.
************************************************
~On September 8 2008 at 7:21am Dad left us, escorted by his beloved wife and the Angels to join our King~
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