Jack "Dave" Thomas

Jack “Dave” Thomas, age 82, passed away on November 6, 2020 at his home in Portland, Indiana.

Dave was born on August 27, 1938 to Jack and Gladys (Atkinson) Thomas of Indianapolis. He married the love of his life, Yvonne (Haskett), on September 19, 1987 surrounded by all their friends and family at the home they shared in Westfield. They share 4 children: David Bruce, Joyce Mulvey of Indianapolis, Doug (Cheryl) Thomas of Indianapolis and Kelly (Ryan) Johnson of Portland. In all they share 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Dave was a very hard worker and dedicated a total of 40 years as a volunteer/ paid fireman at Washington Twp. Fire Department in Marion county. After retiring from the fire department, he drove a school bus for 14 years at Carmel Clay Schools while he owned and operated a lawn care business with his wife. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, son David Bruce and sister Shirley Lawrence.

The viewing will be Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Flanner Buchanan-Washington Park North 2706 Kessler Blvd West Drive Indianapolis, IN from 10am-12pm. A Masonic service will be held at 11am, followed by a farewell tribute for a firefighter at 12pm. Burial will be at Eagle Creek Cemetery in Westfield, IN. All COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.

There will be a celebration of life on Sunday November 15, 2020 at Glass Capital Grill, 126 E Commerce St. Dunkirk, IN from 1pm-6pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to your favorite charity!  Please share a memory or condolence of Dave at www.flannerbuchanan.com