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I.D.E. Thomas Obituary

Dr. I.D.E. Thomas passed away peacefully into God's Glory on August 28, 2013. Rev. Dr. Thomas was Pastor Emeritus of United Community Church in Glendale, CA and former Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Maywood, CA. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 4 at United Community Church, 333 E. Colorado St, Glendale, CA. Visitation at 10:30, service at 11:00, lunch to follow.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Sep. 1, 2013.

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Dr.Dae Yun Kim. Ph.D.

August 22, 2024

Dr.Dae Yun Kim. Ph.D.

August 22, 2024

I was student of Dr.I.D.E.Thomas(California Pacific School Of Theology/Glendale, California). And he was brilliant professor who I admired much. Also he founded California Pacific School Of Theology(Glendale, California). And also it is honor to have his signature is on my Ph.D.degree. "Thank you so much & see you again in heaven!"

Pastor Dae Yun Kim

August 22, 2024

Pastor Dae Yun Kim

August 22, 2024

Dr.I.D.E.Thomas was founder of California Pacific School Of Theology(Glendale, California). And he was also my professor in California Pacific School Of Theology(Glendale, California). And he was excellent professor & Dr.I.D.E.Thomas signature is in my Ph.D.degree(California Pacific School Of Theology/Glendale, California). And he is in heaven now & I miss him.

Rev.Dr.Dae Yun Kim

August 21, 2024

Rev.Dr.Dae Yun Kim

August 21, 2024

Rev.Dr.Dae Yun Kim

August 21, 2024

Rev.Dr.Thomas was my professor in California Pacific School Of Theology(Glendale, California). He was also founder of California Pacific School Of Theology/Glendale, California. And he was fine professor. And it is honor to have his signature in my Ph.D.degree. And also I appreciate his life long service & dedication to The God.

Reverend Dae Yun Kim

August 21, 2024

Reverend Dae Yun Kim

August 21, 2024

Reverend Dae Yun Kim

August 21, 2024

Dr.I.D.E.Thomas was founder of California Pacific School Of Theology(Glendale, California). And he also taught in my class(California Pacific School Of Theology/Glendale, California). And he was great professor. And his signature is in my Ph.D. degree(California Pacific School Of Theology/Glendale, California). And I honor him for his great dedication for The God.

Aleta Jackson

July 24, 2023

He was my pastor for years. A great man of God. A wonderful teacher of the Word. It was wonderful to serve as teacher at Pilgrim School among other positions over the years.

Ryan Magoon

February 24, 2023

I knew Mr. Thomas when I attended Pilgrim Christian School in Maywood, California, he was a fine and Godly person, RIP Mr. Thomas.

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