Las Cruces, New Mexico
Jul 3, 1919 – Jul 31, 2013 (Age 94)
Gerald W. Thomas – husband, father, patriot, hero, author, historian, friend, and colleague -- died peacefully on July 31, at the age of 94. Gerald was born on a ranch on Medicine Lodge Creek, Small, Idaho on July 3, 1919, to Daniel Waylett and Mary Evans Thomas. Because the Small high school...
Read MoreFrom the land Close to the Artic cirle we send our deepest sympathy in Connection With that Gerald W Thomas has passed away. He was one of those who gave us hope for a sudden Peace in 1943, when he fought in the North.
Steinbjørn Mentzoni
August 28, 2013
Carol and I want to express our condolances. I had the pleasure of working with Gerald for a number of years at the university. He was thoughtful, supportive, and inspirational. We shall all miss him deeply.
Thomas and Carol Cyrs
August 13, 2013 | Las Cruces, NM
Gerald and Jean Thomas were close friends of ours. My husband, Ralph Durham, worked with Gerald for several years at Texas Tech. The four of us enjoyed many social outings. I think back on those times with happy memories. Jane Durham
Jane Durham
August 13, 2013 | Lubbock, TX
Shawn Barnes
August 10, 2013 | Valdez, AK
Gerald was my Great Uncle who i looked up to and admired.So sorry for your loss Aunt Jean and family.
Shawn Barnes
August 10, 2013 | Valdez, AK
We will miss him and every day we see his influence at NMSU. What a great man! We are so sorry for your loss.
Tina Byford
August 10, 2013 | Las Cruces, NM
I know him as a warrior, in the United States Navy, WWII. He accomplished much for this great nation, and survived more than his share of harrowing experiences, to come back to Las Cruces, and contine to serve.
Gerald Carson
August 09, 2013 | Las Cruces, NM
Thank you for your distinguished service in WWII. It is veterans such as yourself that led me to make the military my career.
MSgt Earl Nielsen, USAF (Ret.)
August 09, 2013 | Alamogordo, NM
My heartfelt condolences go to each of you in Dr. Thomas' family. I have wonderful memories of ice cream socials at the NMSU President's home where we made sundaes in that long rain gutter. Prayers to each of you for peace and for precious memories of such a wonderful man and a great family.
Robert (Rob) Cox
August 05, 2013 | Lovington, NM