May Dale Thomas
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Eagle Valley Enterprise page 1 - January 30, 1942
PIONEER LADY CALLED BY DEATH
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The community was considerably shocked and greatly surprised Sunday morning on learning of the death of May Dale Thomas, widow of the late Judge L. R. Thomas. Mrs. Thomas had passed quietly during the night, alone in her home in Eagle.
Mrs. Thomas had not been in the very best of health for the best few months, as she had not complained her neighbors were unaware that she was not in her apparent usual good health.
When she did not appear Sunday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Tex Williams started an investigation which led to the discovery of Mrs. Thomas's body lying quietly in death on a couch in the living room of her home.
Mrs. Thomas had been active in political, fraternal and business affairs of the town and county for many years.
She was prominent in political affairs of the county, having served the Republican party faithfully for at least two score years. She had been secretary of the central committee, and for many years was the party's vice-chairman. She was postmaster of Eagle for a number of years, which position she filled ably until ousted by politics. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and secretary of the local chapter for many years, which position she held at the time of her death. Mrs. Thomas had been town clerk for the past three years, also holding that position when death so suddenly claimed this talented lady.
Her passing is deeply felt by the entire community, all of whom join extending their heartfelt sympathy to the deeply stricken daughter, Mrs. A. Christensen, and Mr. Christensen. Besides the daughter there remain of close kin only a sister, a resident of California.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the Andre Funeral Home in Eagle, with Father Kessler of Glenwood Springs in charge.
The body was taken to Denver Wednesday, where it was laid to rest in the Fairmount Mausoleum. Mr. and Mrs. Christensen were accompanied to Denver by Mr. and Mrs. Herman A. Stein.
