Lisa Ann (Dutton) Thomas

LISA ANN (DUTTON) THOMAS

Mitchellville

Lisa Ann (Dutton) Thomas, 55, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.

Lisa was born Nov. 27, 1964, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to Howard and Shirley (Trueblood) Dutton. She graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1983. She earned her A.A. degree in computer science from DMACC. She attended Iowa State University pursuing her passion for aerospace engineering, earning her Bachelor's degree in biology in 1999. She married Ken Thomas on Feb. 14, 1995, at Hotel Fort Des Moines, during the Numerous Nuptials event along with 86 other couples. Lisa was a devoted wife, homemaker and caregiver for her mother. She loved cooking and was a talented artist, especially in drawing. Lisa was an animal lover and a supporter of the ASPCA. She excelled at sewing, making many of her own clothes and enjoyed doing home repair projects with her husband, Ken. Some of her favorite times were spent on the family farm, taking care of the animals with her dad. Family was everything to Lisa and she treasured time spent with all of them, especially her grandson, Hudson.

She is survived by her husband, Ken Thomas; step-daughter, Kelsey Thomas; and her grandson, Hudson.

Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Shirley Dutton.

There will be a memorial service at noon Monday, Jan. 27, at Hamilton's Mitchellville Funeral Home, 303 Center Ave. South, Mitchellville, Iowa. Family will begin greeting guests at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the ASPCA in loving memory of Lisa.

Condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.