Ann Arbor, Michigan
Thomas, Dr. Edwin John Age 82, passed away at the Glacier Hills retirement community on August 17, 2010. Dr. Thomas had a long and very distinguished career as a Professor Emeritus at the School of Social Work at the University of Michigan. He was a gifted scholar and prolific writer. He...
Read MoreAs a Professor now myself, I regularly reflect on Ed's influence on my career and I often continue to cite his works. I wish there were more like him in our field.
Bruce Thyer
August 27, 2020 | Student
I was so sorry to learn of Ed's passing recently. I worked closely with him for two years on his unilateral family therapy project in the late '80's. He taught me so much about intervention research in social work! And he was always very kind. He responded to my Christmas letter each year with a personal note about what was in the letter. I will miss knowing him.
Kathryn Adams
September 10, 2010 | Cleveland Heights, OH
I was so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues at the U of M School of Social Work.
I met Dr. Thomas as an MSW student, and began working on his research immediately. He recruited me into the PhD program in social work and psych, and I did nearly all of my work under his supervision. Sometimes we didn't see eye to eye, but I know that most of what I learned about research on social work interventions I learned from Ed. ...
Joanne Yaffe
September 07, 2010 | Salt Lake City, UT
My condolences to Ed's family. He was a very important influence in the field of social work, and it was because of him that I decided to attend the UM SSW Ph.D. program. He was an exciting and challenging teacher, and he left an indelible and positive impression on my professional life. I am deeply grateful for his life and work, and the contact I was able to have with him. He has enriched the lives of countless individual such as myself.
Bruce Thyer
September 07, 2010 | Tallahassee, FL
Dear Melinda,
Janet and I wish we could have been with you at the memorial. Our sad thoughts our joined with yours and we look forward to seeing you soon. Please feel free to call on us for anything. The Garvins
Charles Garvin
September 02, 2010 | Ann Arbor, MI
Dear Melinda and family; I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a gentleman, had a great sense of humor and I'll miss his wry smile. My sincerest condolences;
Verena Ward, former Dining Room Manager at University Commons
September 02, 2010