"Grew up in Monroe as Pat Lincoln. I have too many memories to write about. We would go to their house and they came to ours. It was always a great time. Makes my head spin just thinking of all the times we played together. Memories are a precious thing, and Roy and Mary were always one of our favorites. May this time of loss bring back many memories to you also. That is how we honor those who pass. Love and sympathy to all you kids and your families. Trish Hartz"
In loving memory of
Mary E. Thomasson
June 12, 1924 - December 31, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Thomasson, age 87 of Mitchellville, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Mitchell Village Care Center in Mitchellville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Coburn Funeral Home in Monroe with burial following at Silent City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials may be given to the Mary E. Thomasson Memorial Fund and online condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
The daughter of Herman and Rose Marie (Adams) Breer, Mary Elizabeth Breer was born on June 12, 1924 in Hollandsdale, Minnesota. Mary fell in love with Roy Edward Thomasson and the two were united in marriage on February 17, 1945 at Camp Lejune. To this union, six children were born. Mary worked hard as a nurse, cook and then homemaker. She cherished her family and was a great caretaker for them. Mary enjoyed collecting many different items.
Those left to honor Mary's memory are her children; Jan Poulson of Mitchellville; Paula Smith of Newton; Joy (Chris) Hagedorn of Newton; Jamie Thomasson of Mitchellville and Jay Thomasson of Marshalltown; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and siblings; Wilma Pearson, Jerry Breer and Mildred. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roy, daughter, Pamala, and siblings.
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"Mary was a special lady. She was in the room with my mother (Ruth Wadsworth).Mary was a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family."
"I have been looking for a Mary Thomasson that worked at Skiff Hospital in 1966 for over a year now. It appears that this may be her. First let me express my deepest sympathy to Mary's family for their loss. I have been searching for Mary because I was told that she was the person that notified my adoptive parents that I was available for adoption. Evidently she knew them and at the risk of her job (if anyone found out) called them. She wanted to ensure that I went to a good home. I doubt that she ever told anyone. I was premature and weighed around 3 lbs. I could not be released until I weighed 5 lbs. So I am assuming that I was at Skiff for several weeks prior to my adoption and that she was one of the people that took care of me. I would have enjoyed visiting with her. Because of Mary, I did go to a good home and she gave my adoptive parents enough information about my biological mother for me to be able to find her, which was something that my adoptive family wholly supported. So I just wanted to tell her Thank You! If by chance she did share this story with a family member or friend. Please contact me. I would love to hear more about Mary. It states here on the website that my e-mail is included.My phone is 515-334-0834. Again please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. It sounds like Mary was a wonderful, loving person. "
"To the family of Mary E. Thomasson, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) With sympathy,"