MARGUERITE JEAN THOMAS MD

MARGUERITE THOMAS Obituary

MARGUERITE JEAN (JEANNE) THOMAS MD Marguerite Jean (Jeanne) Thomas MD passed away peacefully at home in Santa Fe, NM on January 25th, 2018 from complications of motor neuron disease. Jeanne had courageously battled the debilitating effects of this disease since 2014. She was born on October 22, 1951 in Akron, OH, the first of four children born to Sylvia (Ortolano) Thomas and William D. Thomas. She is survived by her son, William (Liam) D. Broderick of Atlanta, GA; her mother, Sylvia Thomas of Pleasant Hill, CA; her brother Craig S. Thomas of Woodland Hills, CA and her sister Becky Thomas-Mears (Frank) of Anchorage, AK. She was predeceased by her brother, Dennis Mark Thomas in 2012, and her father, William D. Thomas in 2008. She is also survived by her beloved cat, Stinky, who now resides with her son. Jeanne graduated from UCSF Medical School in 1977 and completed her general surgery residency at UCSF in 1983. She practiced as a general surgeon at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM between 1983 and her retirement in 2015. Jeanne was an avid hiker, skier and duplicate bridge enthusiast and will be remembered fondly by her many friends at the Leonard Helman Bridge Club in Santa Fe. A special thanks to her favorite bridge partner, Gary Lowenthal, for his patience and loyalty for the past seven years. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, April 8 in Santa Fe, NM at 1 PM. Please contact Liam or other close friends for the details. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Espanola Animal Shelter, The Santa Fe Animal Shelter, The Leonard Helman Bridge Club, or the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Feb. 2 to Feb. 4, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for MARGUERITE THOMAS

9 Entries

Thomas G. Sampson

August 19, 2020

I was saddened to see Jeanne’s Obit while looking he up after wondering where she ended up after the UCSF residency. You see, I knew her from UC Riverside, and passed her research lab where she sat facing the open door at her desk always with a big smile and a greeting no matter how busy she was. I was also doing research as an undergrad, and we talked about going to medical school.
Our paths crossed again on numerous occasions during her surgical residency and my orthopedic residency at UCSF. We were both so great full to end up at such great programs, and she managed all the hardships with humor and her great “Jeanne Smile.” I lost touch with her afterwards, and she popped into my head, which triggered my search. I am saddened that the world lost a great and compassionate physician and surgeon.

Dan Gee

January 22, 2019

Please accept my late note to express my condolences. I was catching up with my UC Riverside alumni bulletins and was shocked to see the obituary announcement. I don't have the words to adequately express my feelings but I am deeply saddened by Jeanne's passing.

We met in our first college chemistry class together as freshman. She had the unfortunate luck to be assigned to the lab bench next to the sink where she got constantly sprayed by others who were using the faucet/sink - she took it in stride with a smile and got to meet everyone in the class.

Through the intervening years, we got to know each other better and shared other classes together and a number of mutual friends. I thought she was a great person who was always cheerful with a smile and ready to help her fellow students. She was one of my favorite classmates and was respected by all. During our junior year when I had learned that she was interested in medical school - my first thought was that she was the MOST qualified person in my graduating class to be a great physician/surgeon. I am glad she was able to fulfill her dream to become a surgeon. I am sure she was a great surgeon with a compassionate bedside manner.

I am sorry that we did not stay in touch after college and wondered where she went after medical school at UCSF. I wish her family well.

Sincerely,

Dan Gee

Dharma Khalsa

March 1, 2018

Im an anesthesiologist and worked with Jeanne at both UCSF and Lovelace. It is a heart hitting shock to hear she passed. So sad. God bless. Dharma Singh Khalsa M D Tucson Az.

Marcia Peterson

February 27, 2018

I have know Dr. Thomas for almost 20 years, I am a secretary in the operating room at Lovelace. I have always admired her skill as a surgeon but was so amazed by her generosity as a person. I will miss her. My condolences to her son, which she talked to me about many times. She was a very proud mother. Huge loss to our medical field and community.

Aric Coffman

February 13, 2018

Jeanne was an amazing mentor for so many, and she taught me so much more that how to do surgery, she tought me how to be a compassionate healer, and a better doctor. I will always remember her smile and the way she lit up when she talked about Liam.

Teriann Chavez PT

February 13, 2018

I am very sorry to hear of Jeanne passing. I appreciate the experience and honor of working with her during her journey with this disease. My condolences to Liam and to those who love her.

judy Strittmatter

February 5, 2018

So sorry to hear of Jeanne's passing. She was such a great hiker in our women's group. She will be missed. Sincere sympathy goes to you, Liam.

Sue and Jeremy Gleeson

February 3, 2018

We are so very sad. She was a valuable colleague and friend to Jeremy and I believe she saved my life 10 years ago - she was a kind and caring doctor through the entire experience. She also mentored Katie our daughter when she was thinking of going to Med school. Our thoughts are with all of you - particularly Liam who will always be a close friend to all of our family.

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