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Nancy Thomas Obituary

THOMAS, NANCY L. Nancy L. Thomas, age 66, of Sparta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 8, 2013 after a short stint with cancer. Nancy is survived by the love of her life, husband of 48 years, John Thomas; beloved children, Michael Thomas and Angie (Aaron) Kamphuis; precious grandchildren, Audrey and Ryan Kamphuis, sisters, Linda (Wayne) Cornelius and Sharon (Jerry) Klopfenstein; nieces and nephews, Mark (Patty) Smith, Dr. Scott (Montse) Thompson, Pam (Jim) Gondzur, Todd (Lori) Smith, Kimberly Klopfenstein, Kelly (Bryan) Goossen, Allison (Ken) Stines, Lucy Hawkinson Traverse, Ellen Hawkinson Thomas and Hope Hawkinson Thomas; in-laws, Mark (Anne) Thomas and Paul Thomas; special grand friends, Trent, Tommy and Taylor Smith; and several treasured great nieces and nephews. She was born in Kentucky and attended Western Kentucky University. Nancy was a huge fan of University of Kentucky basketball. Shortly after college Nancy moved to Michigan with her husband John and they have shared their lives in Sparta for 45 years. She was employed with the Sparta Area Schools as a teacher aide. Nancy was well known in the Sparta running community as the creator of gosparta.com. She will be greatly missed by many; she was a wonderful partner, parent, loving Grandma and second mom to many who knew her. Please join the family for visitation at the Beuschel Funeral Home 5018 Alpine Avenue from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 12, 2013. A Commemoration of her life will be held at the Beuschel Funeral Home on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the Funeral Service, with Pastor Carol Flietstra from Faith Hospice. Please consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or Faith Hospice.

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Published by Grand Rapids Press on Sep. 10, 2013.

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Sharon Hoellman

September 7, 2023

Nancy and I became best friends when she moved to the house two doors down from ours in 1956.I still miss her.

Sharon Hoellman

September 4, 2020

Recently I was looking through our family album and there were many pictures of Nancy in it. It was wonderful to remember all the great times from our childhood and beyond.

Trent Barnhart

September 12, 2013

JT and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. Nancy was a spectacular woman. In all my years of cross country I never once saw Nancy without a smile on her face. Her attitude toward a happy life was contagious. I don't think I will ever meet a more generous and caring woman than Nancy. This world has lost a tremendous woman, but God has gained a beautiful angel. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ed & Lori Mazurkiewicz

September 12, 2013

Dear Mr. Thomas & Family, We were so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You and your wife were so kind to Eddie in his years of track at Sparta. We never could wait to see the great pictures on the web site after the meets. You both are special people to us. Our prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

September 11, 2013

John, Mike, Angie and families,

I am so sorry to hear of Nancy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. She was such and great partner and mom. May God grant you peace as you cherish so many great memories.

Richard Maycroft

For you Nancy...?

Regina Grover

September 11, 2013

I wondered why I hadn't seen any recent "likes" or posts on Facebook. After many years apart we had finally reconnected. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family John. She will be remembered and missed...
With love,
Gina

Allene Averill

September 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during your loss. My God be with you all.

Donald Marley

September 11, 2013

In loving memory you will be missed.

Karen Marohn

September 10, 2013

John, Mr Thomas, JT, Coach...we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. I remember her being around the track with you...God Bless. Ron & Karen (Babcock) Marohn Class of '80 & '81

Joe and Sharon Beard Hoellman

September 10, 2013

We were so sorry to hear about Nancy's passing. We have been friends since childhood and I will miss her dearly. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Noreen

September 10, 2013

Such sadness for John and family, Nancy was one of the nicest, kind, gentle persons ever to be. Her ability to show this will always be remembered

Bob and Ann Beuschel

September 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Thomas family at the loss of one so dear to so many. Peace.

Michelle Krause

September 10, 2013

Dear Angie, Aaron and family:
Rick and I were very saddened to hear about the passing of your mom. Please know that each of you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength, peace and comfort in the difficult days and weeks ahead.
In Sympathy,
Michelle and Rick Krause

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