Russell Dean "Doc" Thomas

Russell Dean "Doc" Thomas, age 85, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his home in Colony, Kansas.

Doc was born December 5, 1935 to Clifford and Goldie Marie (Stephens) Thomas in Iola, Kansas. He attended school in Mildred, Kansas. He married Peggy Strunk from Moran, Kansas. Their union was blessed with three children. They later divorced. He then married Jennie Garelli from Brooklyn, New York. Their union was blessed with one child. They later divorced. He married Beth Hurlock from Iola, Kansas.

Doc started his career farming and working on a small dairy. He then worked in road construction for about 45 years before retiring. Outside of work, he loved raising horses and cattle. Up until his passing, he was still breeding and taking care of his bulls.
Doc is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beth Thomas; step mother, Irene (Terrill) Thomas; two brothers, Max and Alfred Thomas; and sisters, Maxine Rodrock, and Wanda Wilcutt.

Doc is survived by his children, William Thomas and wife, Carrie, Terri Olson, Karen Sue Stahl, and Danny Thomas, and wife, Cara; sister, Susie Dillow; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and numerous other family members and friends.

A service to honor the life of Doc will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola, Kansas. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Iola, Kansas. Family will greet friends from 5:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in The Venue at the funeral home.

Memorials in honor of Doc are suggested to A.C.A.R.F. of LaHarpe, Kansas and may be left with the funeral home or mailed to 1883 U.S. Highway 54, Iola, Kansas 66749. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .