William G. Thon

William G. Thon, age 89, of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at the Indian Rock Village. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 24, 1922, he was the son of the late William G. and Jane (Glenn) Thon. A former resident of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Mr. Thon had worked in sales as a pharmaceutical representative to veterinarians. He was a veteran of World War II, having served our country in the United States Army. Mr. Thon was a longtime resident of Fairfield Bay, having lived there for almost 30 years, and he was active in his community as a member of the Rotary Club, Lions Club, Scimitar Shrine Club, American Legion, V.F.W., past president of the Lakewood Condominium Homeowners Association, and former director of the Animal Protection League. Mr. Thon was a member of the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Thon of Fairfield Bay; two daughters, Holly Smith of Urbandale, Iowa, and Gail Redding and her husband, Richard Redding, Sr., of Valentine, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Richard Redding, Jr., Michael Redding and his wife, April, and Courtney (Smith) Ha and her husband, Michael Ha; and two great grandchildren, Mason Redding and Natalie Ha. Mr. Thon is also survived by other relatives and his many friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Strang officiating. Inurnment will be in the church's columbarium. Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church or the Animal Protection League. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.