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Euterpa "Terp" Thomas

Euterpa "Terp" Thomas

  • August 2, 1919 - February 2, 2012
  • Waterloo, Iowa
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“I grew up in Traer, Iowa across the alley from the Thomas family. Much of my childhood was spent in the Thomas home and Terp was like a second...Read More » ”
1 of 10 | Posted by: Carol Weber Borden - Strasburg, VA

“I worked at Lakeview Lodge while I was in college... I remember Terp as a beautiful, classy and wonderful lady! She was so sweet. I always told her...Read More » ”
2 of 10 | Posted by: Danielle

“Growing up in Traer I remember Terp as a woman I admired very much. She always had a smile for everyone. My sympathy on your loss. ”
3 of 10 | Posted by: Mary Kucera Roberts LeClerc - KS

“Suzanne and Cheri, My sympathy to you upon your loss of your Mother. It is never easy to lose a parent and I will be thinking of you in the coming...Read More » ”
4 of 10 | Posted by: Judy Thorson - Waterloo, IA

“Suzanne and Cheri: I was so sorry to read about your mother as I check the Courier wedsite periodally. She was a lovely lady and I enjoyed her...Read More » ”
5 of 10 | Posted by: carlene lawrence - Scottsdale, AZ

“The family of Terp have my deepest sympathies. It's very, very hard to bury your mother. You are in my prayers. ”
6 of 10 | Posted by: Karla Yazarian - Traer, IA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Terp. She was a remarkable lady. I remember growing up in Traer and coming over to play with...Read More » ”
7 of 10 | Posted by: Joyce Paustian - Tripoli, IA

“Terp and Johnny were great friends of Irene and Bob. They shared so many good times and travels. We are so very sorry for your loss. ”
8 of 10 | Posted by: John and Pam Calderwood - IA

“I extend my sincere Sympathy to Suzanne and Duane Lewis (schoolmates) in high school at Traer, IA. and other family members. May God's Healing...Read More » ”
9 of 10 | Posted by: Dorothy (Wilimek) Riekens - IA

“As ww are on vacation we won't be able to attend the funeral but we have fond memories of Turp. Bob remembers her from when he lived in Traer and I...Read More » ”
10 of 10 | Posted by: Bob & JoAnn Higgins - IA


Euterpa "Terp" Mae Hagedorn Thomas, 92, of Waterloo, was born on August 2, 1919 in Garwin, Iowa. She was the daughter of August H. and Vinta May Ross Hagedorn. Terp graduated from Traer High School in 1938 and married John R. Thomas in Ft. Collins, CO on July 18, 1939. John and Terp made their life in Traer until John's health forced them to move to Waterloo in 1997. John died on September 17, 2002 and Terp continued living in their home until moving to Friendship Village in 2005.

Terp spent her life totally devoted to her family. A great cook who is remembered as making excellent fruit pies, she loved caring for her family. Terp was the eternal optimist who enjoyed traveling and had a strong faith in God. She was a longtime active member of Ripley United Church of Christ in Traer where she was a member of Homebuilders. She was also an associate member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. Terp was a 55 year member of PEO Chapter EC in Traer and Chapter LO in Waterloo. She was loved and respected by all she knew.

Terp died of natural causes on Thursday, February 2, 2012, exactly six months after her 92nd birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, and a daughter, Paula Ewing Lehmeier. Terp is survived by her daughters, Suzanne (Duane) Lewis of Waterloo, Candace Thomas Kless of Geneva, IL and Cheri (Gary) Cederlund of Waterloo; a son, John Thomas of Waterloo; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie Chappell of Evansdale, Barbara Dedic of Traer and Betty (Allen) Gibson of Raymond and a brother, Rex (Lavere) Hagedorn.

As a show of sympathy, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or Ripley United Church of Christ.