Thadd Canon, 79, of Dumont, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at the Scenic Manor Health Care Facility in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He was born on December 15, 1934, in Hampton, Iowa, to Hildie and Berniece (Allen) Canon. Thadd graduated from Hampton High School. He served his country in the United States Army. Thadd farmed his entire life and loved it dearly. He was a member of the Dumont American Legion, the New Hope Parish of the United Methodist Church Dumont Center and the Dumont Saddle Club. Thadd enjoyed farming and horseback riding. He loved his dog Sam. Thadd is survived by his brother Joe Canon of Salem, Oregon, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Hildie and Berniece Canon, brother Keith Canon and sister LeeAnn Canon.
Burial will take place in the Harlan Cemetery, rural Dumont.[more]