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THOMAS, William Joseph
Entered into rest on April 13, 2005; he was 77 years of age. A native of Tooele, Utah, Bill graduated from the University of Utah in 1954 and returned to earn his Masters Degree in 1958. Bill loyally served in the U.S. Air Force and Army from 1951 to 1952. Since moving to Sacramento in 1958, Bill taught science classes, coached football and track at Norte Del Rio High School, then later taught independent study classes in the Grant High School District from 1958-2002. Bill was nominated by the Jaycees for Outstanding Young Man in 1963. He attended summer institutes for several years during his career and studied Nuclear Physics and Radiation Biology with Edmund Teller in Hawaii during the 1960s. Missing him greatly is his wife of 52 years, Margene Thomas; daughters Lisa Thomas and Tina Thomas; son Mark Thomas; grandchildren Kyle Adams, Stephanie Thrapp, Meagan Thomas and Ricky Bush; and sisters Anne Callen and Lynn Johns. The Visitation is from 3:00-5:00 PM on Sunday, April 17, and from 9:00-11:00 AM on Monday, April 18, at LIND BROTHERS MORTUARY, Carmichael Oaks Chapel, 4221 Manzanita Ave., Carmichael. The Memorial Mass is 1:00 PM on Monday, April 18, at Calvary Catholic Cemetery Chapel, 7101 Verner Ave., Sacramento. The Final Resting Place is Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Gifts of remembrance may be sent to either the Diabetic Society or a charity of your choice.
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916.482.8080
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Tim Strauch, II
April 18, 2005
Dear Mrs. Thomas,
Although I only knew Mr. Thomas a short time teaching with him at Grant District's Independent Study (Keema HS), I got to know a wonderful man. I will never forget the time I spent with him. I am very lucky that I got to meet him and work with him. I will miss him a lot.
Carmen Thomas
April 16, 2005
Margene, I just wanted you to know I saw the ad. I'm thinking about you. G used to always call hime Swede, because he was so light. I have the picture of him holding Mia when they first met, and it will always be special.
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