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Forrest A. Thomas, Meat/Deli Professional
m. Abt 1901 - William R. ThomasAbt 1902 -
- Forrest A. Thomas, Meat/Deli Professional1903 - 1986
- H. Forrest A. Thomas, Meat/Deli Professional1903 - 1986
- W. Mae ByrnsAbt 1903 -
m. Bef 1940
Facts and Events
About Forrest Thomas
Forrest Thomas was born 2 March 1903 in Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee, the son of Forrest F. Thomas (b. 1874, Wisconsin) and his wife Mary A. Helfenberger (b. abt. 1880, Switzerland). Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Colorado, where Forrest went to school. He was a third generation meat cutter in his family, starting in his father's butcher shop at age 10. They made their own wieners, bologna and sausages, and sold hams and bacon, buying their meat from local ranchers.
Forrest first came to California in 1923 to work at Youngs Market Company, which was located in the Pacific-Electric Station building at 6th and Main St. in downtown Los Angeles, home of the old "Red Cars" which ran from downtown L.A. to Long Beach, Venice and Santa Monica. Shortly thereafter, he worked for Lang's Meat Market, and at only 21, he was made manager of Lang's store in Venice, California. Later, Forrest worked for Daigler Markets in Los Angeles as a meat cutter, where he worked for 13 years, moving up to the supervisor for the meat and service deli operations.
In 1963, Forrest joined Economy Markets, a Long Beach chain, as Buyer for the meat and service deli operations, and a year later joined Crawford's Stores as Deli Buyer and Supervisor for the six-store chain, with headquarters at Crawford's Corner at Valley Blvd. and New Ave. in Alhambra.
While working at Crawford Stores, Forrest was active in a local Southern California food-industry trade association, the Dairy/Deli/Bakery Council (DDBC), an organization that still exists today in 2014. For his leadership in the Deli industry, he was recognized by the Deli Council in January 1967, when he received its "Big Cheese" Award.
Forrest Thomas first, Edith B. Ecker prior to 1924, they divorced prior to 1940. He married as his second wife, Mae Byrns, prior to 1940, and had one daughter, Renee, who had two sons [his grand-sons] that he was particularly proud of. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting and fishing. Forrest passed away on 29 August 1986 in Riverside County, California, and will be remembered for his dedication and support of the supermarket delicatessan industry.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 California. Department of Public Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics. Death Index, 1940-1997.
Name: Forrest A Thomas
Social Security #: 564108717
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 2 Mar 1903
Birth Place: Tennessee
Death Date: 29 Aug 1986
Death Place: Riverside
Mother's Maiden Name: Helfenberger
- Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).
Name: Forrest Thomas
SSN: 564-10-8717
Last Residence: 92343 Hemet, Riverside, California, USA
BORN: 2 Mar 1903
Died: Aug 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)
- United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625).
1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule
Name: Forest A Thomas
Age: 17 [19]
Birth Year: abt 1903 [abt 1901]
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1920: Miami, Gila, Arizona
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Forrest F Thomas
Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Mother's name: Mary A Thomas
Mother's Birthplace: Switzerland
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Forrest F Thomas 45
Mary A Thomas 40
William R T Thomas 18
Forest A Thomas 17
[19]
Donald Campbell 70 [Father]?
- United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625).
1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule
Name: Forest A Thomas
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1904
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1920: Prescott, Yavapai, Arizona
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Forest Thomas
Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Mother's name: Mary A Thomas
Mother's Birthplace: Switzerland
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Forest Thomas 43
Mary A Thomas 39
William R Thomas 18
Forest A Thomas 16
- United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626).
1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule
Name: Foresta Thomas
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Tennessee
Race: White
Home in 1930: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Edith B Thomas
Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin
Mother's Birthplace: Switzerland
Occupation: Meat Cutter, Meat Market
Attended School in previous year: No
Able to Read & Write: yes
Veteran: No
Rent/home value: Rent/$40
Age at first marriage: 20
Household Members: Name Age
Foresta Thomas 27 [s/b Forrest A. Thomas]
Edith B Thomas 28
Bob E Thomas 6
Mary A Ecker 48
- United States. 1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T627).
1940 U.S. Census Population Schedule
Name: Forrest Thomas
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: El Monte, Los Angeles, California
Street: S Meeker Road
House Number: 826
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Residence in 1935: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 13B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 322
Occupation: Buyer, Retail Grocery
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 30
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 3880
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members: Name Age
Forrest Thomas 37
Mae Thomas 37
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