Photo courtesy of Hillview Funeral Chapels - Newman
Jan 3, 1938 - Aug 23, 2025
Buddy will be missed by so many. Condolences to his family. I had the pleasure of visiting Buddy and Jewel in their home. If I ever saw Buddy around town we would talk for at least 45 minutes. Heart warming to see the love and respect between Buddy and Jewel. He was a dear friend of mine.
Maria Ortega
October 01, 2025 | Newman, CA | Friend
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Maria Ortega
October 01, 2025 | Newman, CA | Friend
What a good man! One of the kindest souls n a gentleman! Loved the Lord and spread the gospel to me personally! Thank you Sir!!
September 20, 2025
I met Buddy and Jewel what seemed like a hundred years ago. They were always together. I later found out that his son Marvin and my son worked together and they became friends. This made the three of us somehow feel connected. I truly enjoyed the stories Buddy would share with me after the passing of Jewel. He was to me, a true gentleman. Always ready to listen and give a smile and a "how are you?". Always in his recognizable coveralls, I looked forward to seeing him. Buddy you will be...
Tavio & Terry Borba
September 13, 2025 | Gustine, CA | Friend
The Brothers
Uncle Buddy was a family favorite, always happy go lucky with a smile on his face. He would do anything for anyone (shirt off his back kind of guy) He had a good childhood growing up in Minnesota, the family had a farm, so lots of chores but the downtime in the winter months were fun, ice skating on the frozen pond was a favorite with his dad and siblings. So many fond memories of him and our family gatherings. Uncle Buddy loved to eat, he was always tall and slender, so we never...
Diana Opela-Postma
September 07, 2025 | Modesto, CA | Family
RIP Mr. Thon
September 05, 2025 | CA
Buddy you will be missed
michael thon
September 04, 2025 | Lincoln, CA | Brother
Buddy was born in Perham, Minnesota and lived in Newman for many years.
He graduated from Orestimba High School in 1958. He participated in track and he worked for Stewart and Jasper while still in high school. Later he worked at C & H Sugar, Simon Newman and then creamery work on the Westside for many years until his retirement.
Buddy is survived by his son, Marvin Thon Jr (Sherry) and daughter Susan Thon; grandchildren, Jacqueline (Kyle) Miller, Quade Archibeque, Lisa Watson, Josh (Adelisha) McCalip, Melissa (James) Ratto; great grandchildren, Keira, Brody, Zoe, Tenara (Hunter) Talley, Reese, Ryah, Lincoln, Madison, Avery, Kassidy and 1 great -great grandson Hudson Talley;
siblings, Madonna Searcy, Michael (Gerry) Thon, Myron “Butch” Thon, Marilyn (Ralph) Rocha, Max (Mary) Thon and many nieces and nephews.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Margaret Thon and his wife Jewel of 60 years of marriage.
He enjoyed fishing with his dad and brothers, watching sports and playing cards. He loved his family, friends, neighbors, church family at the Orestimba Presbyterian Church and everyone he met. He always had a smile for everyone. Buddy will be missed by everyone who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. No services will be held. Thank you everyone.
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