Thomas Jefferson York

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  • Name: Thomas Jefferson York
  • Location of Birth: Deer River, Minnesota
  • Date of Birth: June 8, 1938
  • Date of Death: June 15, 2017 (79 years old)
  • Parents: Clarence and Margaret York
  • High School and Class: Bigfork High School, Bigfork, Minnesota
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  • Highest Rank: PFC (Private First Class)
  • Branch: Army
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  • Wars Involved:
    Korean Conflict

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  • Civilian Life:
    Thomas was united in marriage to Priscilla Harwood Randall on December 12, 1961 in Effie, Minnesota, where they lived.

    Thomas was employed by North Itasca Electric in Bigfork, Minnesota for forty-two years.

    Preceding Thomas in death was his wife; parents; and brothers Clarence and Donald.

    He is survived by his children; Raymond (Wendy) Randall, Nancy York, Pattie (Keith) Barstad; seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

    Thomas died at Bigfork Valley Nursing Home in Bigfork, Minnesota and is buried in the Bigfork Cemetery at Bigfork, Minnesota.

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