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James Warren Thomas was born on 13 March 1921 in Le Mars, Plymouth, Iowa.¹ He died on 26 March 1995, at age 74, in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut.¹

James Warren Thomas was a Travelers. US Army- WWII- 06 Sep 1943- 27 May 1946.^2,3

John Albert Thomas was born on 10 August 1952.² He died on 3 September 1990, at age 38.² He was buried in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, Hartford, Connecticut.²

Richard Dew Harrison was born on 18 October 1923 in Boone, Boone, Iowa.^1,2 He died on 5 November 2004, at age 81, in Boone, Boone, Iowa.¹ He was buried in Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story, Iowa.¹

US Army- WWII- 16 Aug 1944- 21 Jun 1946.³

Harold Richard Harrison, II, was born on 16 September 1960 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.¹ He died on 27 July 2016, at age 55.¹ He was buried in Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story, Iowa.^2,1

Harold Richard Harrison, II, was educated BA Iowa State University- Agricultural Business.² Harold Richard Harrison II, 55, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at his home.

Harold, the youngest son of Richard D. and Martha (Armour) Harrison, was born September 16, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up east of Boone across the road from the Prairie Center Church and was a graduate of the United Community High School, the Class of 1979. He received a B.A. degree in Agricultural Business from Iowa State University.

Harold worked on small engines in Ames for years. He occasionally worked as a serviceman for regional Wal-Mart stores, fixing their small equipment. Harold's Shop east of Boone was his dream, a business he built and established two years ago.

Harold belonged to antique tractor clubs and was a member of the Boone Jaycees for years, using his tractor to pull parade floats. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and his patriot was Isaac and Sarah Harrison of Pennsylvania. Harold was a 4-H member who raised a champion calf as well as being an officer in the Future Farmers of America. Harold is remembered for his humorous, sarcastic remarks by those who knew him. He loved music and enjoyed attending local events in his community.

Those left to honor Harold's memory are his fraternal twin brother, Harvey A. Harrison of Boone; his older sister, Vila Beth Harrison of Boone; his older sister, Maria Jane (James) Whetsler of Rome, Iowa; two cousins in New York City; and his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Lois; and his former fiancé, Doreen Thorson, who passed away 14 months ago.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to PO Box 64, Boone, IA 50036 and can be designated to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or Shop With A Cop, an annual Christmas time event serving local children.

Harold's family would like to give special thanks to Pastor Bill Byrd and the congregation at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Boone for their special care they gave Harold and his family.

Burial was in the Ames Municipal Cemetery.

Lois Armour Harrison was born on 2 October 1957 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.² She died on 31 October 1957, at age 0, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.^1,2 She was buried in Ames Municipal Cemetery, Ames, Story, Iowa.²

Jenny Lind Williams was born on 6 December 1924 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut. She died on 27 May 2007, at age 82, in Mundelein, Lake, Illinois.

Peter Robert Noling was born on 12 July 1919 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.² He and Patricia Anne Armour were married on 25 October 1944 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.¹ He died on 5 November 2006, at age 87, in Irvine, Orange, California.²

Peter Robert Noling was an Engineer.³

Martin William Nord was born on 1 October 1909 in North Prairie, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was married on 17 December 1930 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.¹ He and Louise Mary Armstrong were married on 6 April 1951 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.¹ He died on 9 June 1989, at age 79, in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. He was buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery (Block 9), Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.

Martin William Nord was a Chicago and North Western Railroad-Electrician. Nord, Martin W., age79, of Richfield. Member of Richfield Lodge #334 AF & AM. Member of IBEW Local #292. Survived by wife Louise; daughters, Marlys Carlson, Marsha Kloster, Judy Reiter, Nan Brethorst, Jill Kreldberg; sons, Steve Ophelm & Bruce Nord; 13 grandchildren. Memorial service Monday 11 am at Waterston Funeral Home, 4343 Nicoliet Ave. MN, 825-4567.