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- Robert Thoma, 59
Robert Thoma, 59
Boonville Daily News (MO) - Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Robert M. 'Bob' Thoma, 59, of Boonville left this world Friday, May 4, 2007, at his home, surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held at Davis Funeral Chapel on Friday May 11, 2007, from 4-6 p.m. followed with a eulogy by Pastor Jamie Page. Private burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery at a later date.
He was born in Boonville April 6, 1948, to M.R and Geneva Lewis Thoma. While growing up, Bob enjoyed competition in scale model car building, then later in the Show Pony Arena and helping his father in the Thoma Standard Drug Store.
He attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, Mo,. for three years, then joined the U.S. Air Force in 1969. He married Susie Vemer-Jones of Columbia, Mo., on April 16, 1978, and moved their family to Colorado Springs, Colo., where he was service manager for Daniels Chevrolet for 10 years, then business manager for Amoco Stores. He and his family enjoyed participation in weekend racing three-wheelers on dirt and ice along with exploring the Rocky Mountains. He served as Cub and Boy Scout leader. He missed hometown living and returned to Boonville in 1990 where he was owner of Thoma Quality Lawn Care.
Mr. Thoma is survived by his wife Susie of the home, sons Chad Thoma of Boonville, Robert Thoma of Tampa, Fla., and Shawn Jones of Colonial Heights, Va.; daughter Monica Myers of Bunceton, Mo.; seven grand-children; a brother-in-law, Ken Rall of Columbia, two nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sara Bell Thoma Rall.
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