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David Thomas Obituary

THOMAS--David C., 66. Born Ringsted, IA, a Navy Lt. and graduate of Iowa State and Harvard Law. A brilliant lawyer and Burton award recipient, an avid sailor, beloved husband to Judy, loving father to Amanda. He will be greatly missed. Visitation Sunday, 10-1pm at Walter B. Cooke 352 East 87th St., NYC.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 18, 2009.

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Chris Arney

May 15, 2009

We were very sad to hear about the death of cousin David. Whenever we travel to Ringsted, we hear the stories again about Aunt Georgia and her son David. And across the street is "The Thomas House" still there next to Grandma Clara's old place. We have some genealogy info on the Petersen clan if anyone is interested. Blessings and prayers to the family. Chris and Kristine Arney (son of Ruth Petersen Arney, David's aunt)

Ruth Arney

May 14, 2009

Dear Judy: We were suprised to hear of David's passing in the Ringsted Dispatch. Although I have not seen David in many years , I have many fond memories of my sister Georgia and David. You are in our thoughts and prayers as your family comes together in rememberance of David. Sincerely, Ruth Arney (Petersen) and daughter Leslie Lowery

Robert Poulson

April 21, 2009

Dear Amanda and Judy, I was so sad to learn of David's death. Although I hadn't seen him for awhile, we talked on the phone quite often usually because I was asking for advice. I really respected his opinion. He helped me a good deal.
Amanda, your Father was very proud of you. He never failed to tell me about your accomplishments beginning with your early school days in NYC on through your higher education and foreign travels. I will miss him and I'll say a prayer for him and for you two as well.

Elizabeth Cecil

April 18, 2009

Dear Amanda and Judy,
We are so saddened by David's death and, although we had not seen him since Amanda and Caley's Spence graduation, we know he was a deeply devoted father and husband and a wonderful man. Our hearts are with you. With love,
Elizabeth Cecil and David Wagner (Caley's mother and stepfather)

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