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WOODLAND - Major Doris E. (Jones) Thomas, Ret. Major Salvation Army, 81, of Woodland, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at Colonial Courtyard Clearfield.Born Feb. 13, 1941 in Syracuse, N.Y., she was the daughter of Garfield Sr. and Lottie (Powell) Jones.Maj. Thomas was a minister and officer with the Salvation Army, and had served in the following stations: New York State for four years, Clearfield for 5.5 years, Uniontown for three years, Painesville, Ohio for nine years, Barberton, Ohio for one year, Lorain, Ohio for four years, and the final year was in Divisional Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio for one year until her retirement.She was a member of the Rotary Club and Quota International (for the hearing impaired) in Panesville, Ohio.On Aug. 6, 1960 in Syracuse, N.Y., she wed Robert F. Thomas, who preceded her in death on May 26, 2022.She was also preceded in death by her parents; a great grandson, Bentley Graham; and five brothers, David, Garfield Jr., Alfred, Joseph, and Thomas Jones.She was the last member of her generation.She is survived by three children, Shirley Mae Sifford and husband Kenneth of Westlake, La., Debra Jean Smeal and husband George of Woodland, and Janice Marie Lallement and husband William of Leavenworth, Kan. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph E. Thomas Jr. of Rhode Island, Shirley Mae Landmesser and Donald E. Thomas and wife Joyce, both of California.Private Graveside Services for Maj. Doris E. Thomas will be held at the convenience of the family with Major Laurie Greenfield officiating.Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery of Clearfield.The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clearfield Salvation Army, 119 Byers St., Clearfield, PA 16830.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com. (http://www.chidboyfuneralhome.com)The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.
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