David E. Thomason was born March 1, 1954 in Yuma, Yuma County, Colorado, son of the late David Eugene Thomason and Vera L. Johns.
He lived most of his life in Colorado where he worked on his grandmother’s ranch just north of Cope in Washington County.
After graduating from Bear Creek High School in Denver, Colorado he decided to join The United States Army rather than be drafted. He did basic training in Fort Riley, Kansas. He was stationed at Ansbach and Bad Homburg, Germany during the Vietnam era. He graduated from Northern Warfare Training Center in Fort Greeley, Alaska and served in the Pickles Battalion (3d Battalion), 33d Armored Regiment. After six years of service, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant.
He returned to Colorado where he had various employments. One was owning and operating his own painting business. Later, he chose to become a licensed aircraft technician and was employed by United Airlines for approximately 20 years.
During this time, he met and married his wife Kathryn J. (Engel) Baker on February 8, 1994 in Livermore, Alameda County, California. He and Kathy enjoyed traveling the world to many different countries.
They lived in various places until choosing to reside in their current location in Missouri, where he passed away of a massive heart attack at the age of 64 on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Lake Regional Health Systems in Osage Beach, Camden and Miller counties, Missouri.
David attended North Shore Assembly of God Church in Rocky Mount, Morgan County, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy of the home; two step sons, Lester R. Baker and Cathy; granddaughter Nicole; great grandson Christopher E. Jabe Baker and Amber, grandson; Aidan and granddaughter Mackenlie of Wray Colorado; a brother Wes wife Lorene from Cope Colorado; a sister Eva of Kirk, CO and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a nephew, a nephew-in-law, two brothers-in-law, and a sister-in-law.
Burial was graveside services with full military honors held Wednesday, December 19 at Cope Cemetery, Cope, Washington County, Colorado.
Arrangements were under the direction and care of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles, and Baucke Funeral Home of Yuma.