Thomas E. Hall, 83, died Wednesday
(Oct. 2, 2002) at Friendly Acres Retirement Community in Newton. He
was born March 11, 1919, to Chester and Hazel (Swank) Hall in Harvey
County. They preceded him in death. He married Ruth Zook June 30,
1946, in Newton. She preceded him in death April 5, 1978. He was a
member of Golden Plains Free Methodist Church in rural Newton since
the 1950s, serving on the church board. He was a dairy and wheat
farmer for many years in Northwest Harvey County. He was a lifelong
Newton Resident and was a 1936 graduate of Newton High School. He was
also a member of the local school board and Farm Bureau. He served
his country in the Army Air corps during World War II from 1943 to
1946.
He served in India for three years and
the Asiatic Pacific Threatre. He was awarded military ribbons and the
good conduct medal. He had earned the rank of sergeant when he was
discharged.
Survivors include: three sons, Dan Hall
of Tyler Texas, Jack Hall of North Newton and Joe Hall of Newton; a
brother, Harold 'Bud' Hall of Newton; a sister, Gladys Rutchman of
Englewood, Colo.; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p. m.
Friday at Petersen Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a. m.
Saturday at Golden plains Free Methodist church with Pastors Earl
Evans and Charles Kaufman officiating.
Private Burial will be in Eastlawn
Cemetery in Zimmerdale.
Memorials have been established with
Hospice care of Kansas and the donor's choice, both in care of the
funeral home.
