Herman Dayle Thomas

Herman Dayle Thomas passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at his home in Pinedale, Arizona with family at his side. He was 89 years old.

Dayle was born in Ames, Iowa to the late Herman Lamont and Mauretta Ballard Thomas. He was raised in and graduated from Corvallis High School, Corvallis Oregon. He later attended and graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Shortly after graduating college he served 2 years in the Korean War as a military policeman. In his professional career he worked for Valley National Bank as a banking executive, eventually retiring from Banc One who acquired Valley Bank. 

He was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He and Sylvia served a mission in the Zurich Switzerland Mission. Most recently, he worked as a Temple Worker in the Snowflake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He faithfully served every Tuesday for 17 years prior to his passing. 

Dayle and Sylvia enjoyed traveling the world. Dayle was a skilled cabinet maker, welder, and landscaper. He will be remembered for his unyielding faith in Jesus Christ and his love and commitment to his family. 

Dayle was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Huber Thomas, brother, Wendell Thomas, sister, LaVieve Thomas Bostwick, & sister, Elaine Thomas Coddington. He is survived by his children: Kenneth (Gloria) Thomas of Mesa, Susan (John Beyer) Thomas of Gold Canyon, & Nancy Thomas Deluca of Peoria; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Charles (Joan) Thomas of Pinedale & David (Charlene) Thomas of Mesa.

A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 15, 2019, at the Claysprings Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, 515 Hwy 260, Claysprings, Arizona. A viewing will be held one hour prior.