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Melvyn Thomas Obituary
Carson City - 1948-2021
Mel; raised in Concord, CA and attended Clayton Valley Elementary School, then El Dorado Intermediate and Clayton Valley High School. In High School, he participated in Basketball, Track, and Cross Country. After HS Mel went to Diablo Valley Community College for 2 years, then onto the University of Pacific, in Stockton, CA. He taught in Stockton at Lincoln High School for a couple of years and then changed career course to the Gaming Industry in Nevada. He hit his stride both personally & professionally. All who knew Mel will surely miss him - he had such a thoughtful, caring and generous nature. So talented with a tremendous amount of integrity. So loyal to Family & Friends, always organized. He will be missed - but always in our hearts. He was an all-around extraordinary person - irreplaceable!
Mel is survived by; Daughter, Tara Buff (Davin Rory) from Lahaina, HI; Sister Melody Hanson (Bob) from Twain Harte, CA. A Host of McGuires; Mother-in-law, Sisters-in-law (spouses), Brothers-in-law (spouses), Nieces & Nephews. God-daughter, Reyna McGuire from Fresno, CA and God-Son, Crue Casteel from Gardnerville, NV.
We are planning a celebration of Mel's life, at a little later time.
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Melody Thomas Hanson
July 17, 2021
A Celebration of Life will be held for Mel Thomas, Friday, July 30, 2021 @ the Lake Tahoe Golf Course, 2500 Emerald Road, South Lake Tahoe, from 2P-5P
Sam Pollock
May 26, 2021
Mel RIP what a great friend and mentor !
Ann Secord
May 25, 2021
I had the privilege of working along side Mel for many years when he and Katy relocated to Nova Scotia. We became wonderful friends until his final days. He was always engaged and interested in everything my family was up to. Such a great friend and I will miss him dearly.
Jim Rubiales
May 10, 2021
Mel Thomas was one of my best friends. He was my college roommate, we often double-dated, he was my Best Man when I married and a life-long friend for over fifty-four years. We taught and coached together at Lincoln High School until he chose to pursue a career in the gaming industry.
Although Mel became a success in his chosen profession, he never changed. He was kind, considerate, a generous host and an appreciative guest. Mel was always willing to lend an ear or bend an ear and never shied away from pitching in to help with a project. Whether he was asked or if he volunteered, Mel was always willing to pick up a paint brush, a saw or hammer. He could tell a joke, take a joke and enjoyed a shot of whiskey and a cigar under the evening stars.
I feel fortunate to have had Mel as a friend. He was a loyal friend, a loving husband to Katie, a loving father to Tara, devoted to his family and extended family. No matter how far he traveled he always kept in touch. Whether we talked frequently or infrequently, our conversations always picked up as if we spoke the previous day.
I will miss you, my friend.
Melody Hanson
May 10, 2021
Best Brother ever ! My Hero !
Joan Kille
May 9, 2021
Mel has been a close friend for 45 years; an awesome step-father to my sons and an amazing father to our daughter. Mel will be terribly missed.
Bryan Phillips
May 9, 2021
Mel will be missed by all who knew him. As his stepson, Mel taught me how to persevere. How not to look at reasons something couldn't be accomplished but how to find solutions to overcoming obstacles.
Pat and Mary Crofts
May 8, 2021
Rest In Peace dear friend.
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