Jean Thomas Obituary

Jean Wilcox Thomas died August 31st surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Lodi, CA July 25, 1947. Married to Steven John Thomas for 41 blessed years. Jean and her identical twin Jeanette married Steve & Rich Thomas celebrating a double wedding January 25, 1969.
Jean was a beautiful person outside as well as inside. A wonderful homemaker and business partner. She enjoyed being a homemaker and especially being a grammy. Very active in church and loved to travel in their RV seeing God's creations.
Jean is survived by her daughters, Pamela Kelly (Todd) of Redding, CA and Tricia Riley (Robert) of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, her 4 beautiful grandchildren (Tessa, Terra , Troy and Brett) along with her 2 sisters, Susan Speas and Jeanette Thomas and brother, Delbert Wilcox and her mother Norma Wilcox along with many loving nephews, nieces and her loving husband, Steve.
Visitation will be Monday 12Noon to 5:00pm at the Donahue Funeral Home.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:00am at St. Anne's Catholic Church followed by committal at Lodi Memorial Cemetery. There will be a reception at St. Anne's Hall following the burial.
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Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Sep. 3 to Sep. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean Thomas

14 Entries

Maureen Lynch (Bocardo)

September 9, 2025

I remember Jean coming up to me in St. Ignatius right after Steven and I graduated from the University of San Francisco at the same time. I hadn't seen her in years. But it seemed just like only a few weeks had passed since we graduated from Lodi High and before that St. Anne's in Lodi. Jean was the first person to greet me on the first day of second grade when I had transferred in from a public school in Turlock. I was very shy like her sister, Jeanette. Jean was very outgoing and helped me to adjust to a new school. I miss her.

Dana Baumbach-Schaberg

September 13, 2010

Jean, Jeanette, & Susan were my best playmates/friends when
we were in grade school and lived across the street from each other. Very special people, and especially Jean was a most wonderful friend to have. An exuberant personality, engaging smile always enjoyable to be with.
Blessings to all of you, Norma, Delbert, Susan and Jeanette in the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister. Much
blessings and love.

September 10, 2010

As classmates of the Class of '65 at St. Mary's, I will always remember the kindnesses Jean showed me all 4 years we were together. I still remember her smile and how she always seemed glad to see me, no matter what! I will remember her with fondness always. Blessings to all of her family (you especially Jeanette). JoAnn (Thelen) Lennon, Des Moines, IA

Connie Fanos

September 9, 2010

Dear Steve, Jeanette and Rich, and the Wilcox-Thomas Families, please accept my deepest sympathy on Jean's passing. Though it's been many years, I remember both Jean and Jeanette for their kindness and gentleness, and for their wonderful hearts. God bless, keep and sustain all of you through this heartbreaking time.

September 7, 2010

In the few short days I knew her I could tell she was a special person to her loving family and I'm sure she will be missed. Thank you for the nice coverlet for my bed. May God bless you and watch over your family. Mary Margaret Sherblon Lodi,Ca

Ronda and Jerry Mettler

September 6, 2010

Jean loved and lived her faith. When we both lived in Bakersfield, she and Steve's friendship was very important to us and she was always an instrument of God's love. Her passing is breaking our heart but we know Jean is experiencing complete peace and joy.

Steven & Jeanne Pechin

September 6, 2010

Steve, Jeanette & Rich, and family,
We will always remember Jean's wonderful smile, and laugh. Our sincere sympathy during this difficult time. Remember God's promise that we will all be together someday. With love, Steven & Jeanne Pechin

September 6, 2010

Steve, Jeanette and all the Wilxox-Thomas Family.

Our most sincere condolences to you and all your loved ones. Our world has lost a truly beautiful soul.

Rodney and Helene (Daveluy) Leno
The Villages, Florida

Barbara Lee

September 5, 2010

Jeanette an Rich,
Words are so inadequate at a time like this. Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you. May God be with you at this time. God Bless Barbara lee and Linda Frey

Joan Wilcox Flanary

September 4, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Jean's passing. I only met her 2 times, but knowing Sue and Herb, I know that she had to be a very special person. My prayers go out to the family.
Joan Wilcox Flanary

Jennifer Isham(Wilcox) & family

September 4, 2010

Our family is so saddened to hear of cousin Jean's passing . I pray she is in the hands of the Lord & He is now comforting her & welcoming her into His kingdom. And that He will continue to comfort & hold the family is this difficult time. You are in our thoughts & prayers & we miss you all.

September 4, 2010

I was so saddened to read of Jean's death. How could such a vital bubbly person be gone. We were friends in high school and memories of her have been with me since. Jeanette, Richard and Steve: hold the her love with you always and know she keeps watch over you. God bless your family.
With my deepest sympathy,
Ginnie Vollbrecht Siler

Patty Kundert-Lauchland

September 4, 2010

I was an attendant for Jeanette at their wedding. Even though I saw Jean only a few times after that, she always had a smile and cheery hello. She was just a lovely person. My deepest sympathies to the entire family.

Maureem Lynch

September 3, 2010

I was in the second grade when my parents moved to Lodi. On my first day at St. Anne's school, I was too shy and scared to try to make friends. At recess, I stood all alone wanting to cry until Jean approached me with her bright eyes, a never-ending smile and bubbling personality; she was the first friend I met at St. Anne's. Then she dragged me over to meet her sister, Jeanette who was almost as shy as I. First, Jean teased her sister while telling me the secret of how to tell them apart.
"Jeanette's got that little scar by her eye. She fell and hit it on a table when we were four." Aside from the fact, Jean and Jeanette shared identical beauty inside and out, I didn't need a tiny scar to tell them apart. Each had their unique personality and mannerisms. I could tell them apart from across the schoolyard by the way they walked. Jean always seemed to boldly lead the way and break the ice for Jeanette and me. Grammar school would have proved very lonely without Jean's sense of adventure and fun spirit.
My next most vivid memory of Jean comes from immediately after the baccalaureate Mass at St. Ignatius in 1971 when her husband, Steve, and I graduated from USF. Jean bounced up to me with the same bright smile and bubbling laugh to give me a hug and congratulate me. Other than my parents, she was the only person from Lodi to attend our graduation ceremonies.
Having been stranded for a year in Peru and then studying for a year in Spain, I was graduating two years behind my class at USF. I felt much the same way I had on my first day in the second grade. I was still shy and didn't know anyone. Jean's hug made my day. I hope her spirit continues to watch over and guide us through the good and bad times ahead. Until we meet again, Jean, "May God hold you in the hollow of His hand."
Love and prayers, Maureen (Lynch) Bocardo

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