Harry "Seth" Arthur Thomas

Harry Arthur "Seth" Thomas, age 91, of Island City, died October 22, 2012 in Tillamook. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 27th at 1:00 p.m. at the Summerville Baptist Church.

Mr. Thomas was born on August 31, 1921 the son of Roland and Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Wells) Thomas in La Grande. He was raised in Starkey and was married to Ethyl Gardner. They moved to Gladstone where he worked out of Portland for Consolidated Freight as a long haul driver. After his retirement they moved back to Union County.
He was a member of the Tri-City Baptist Church in Gladstone and the Summerville Baptist Church. He served on the Island City City Council for many years and was a member of the Island City Cemetery board. He loved Polka music and played the accordion. He was also a member of the Teamsters Union.
Survivors include his son-in-law, Don Emmons of La Grande; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife and daughter, Gayle Emmons.

Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to the Summerville Baptist Church in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street in La Grande.

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