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Douglas Matthew Thomas

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Douglas Matthew Thomas obituary, 1993-2019, Midland, MI

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1993

DIED

2019

Douglas Thomas Obituary

Douglas Matthew Thomas, 26, of White Cloud and former Midland resident, died Monday afternoon, May 20, 2019 doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle in Newaygo County. He was born Jan. 4, 1993 in Midland, son of Jerry Lee and Kathy Lynn Thomas. Douglas attended Bullock Creek High School and later received his GED from the State of Michigan in 2018. Douglas worked for Superior Asphalt in Grand Rapids as an equipment operator. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding his motorcycle and driving Chevy trucks.

Douglas is survived by his parents, Jerry and Kathy Thomas; sister, Kayla Thomas; nephew, Greyson Wadobny; grandparents, Curtis "Butch" and Kathy Boulis; girlfriend, Trisha VanHorn and her children; aunts, Pam "Nanny" (Louis), Dawnie (Steve) Johnson, Shelley (Jim) Smith, Cathy (Robert) Beach; uncles, Jason Boulis and Mark (Crysteen) Thomas; best friend, Tyler Spellerberg; as well as many beloved cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth and Maybel "Shirley" Thomas.

Memorial services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Midland Missionary Church, 479 S. 11 Mile Road with Pastor David Kissinger officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. His family asks that everyone wear their Harley Davidson attire to the service to commemorate Douglas' live of riding. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Douglas' family.

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Published by Midland Daily News on May 25, 2019.

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Jerry and Shawn Bade

May 30, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

May 29, 2019

My sincere condolences during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort among family and friends. May you also find comfort in prayer from our creator who is the hearer of prayers and can give us strength and peace. (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
Sincerely SB

May 29, 2019

My sincere condolences during this difficult time. May you find a measure of peace and comfort among family and friends. May you also find comfort in prayer from our creator who is the hearer of prayers and can give us strength and peace. (Jeremiah 29:11,12)

Sincerely SB

Victoria Singh

May 28, 2019

My most sincere condolences and prayers

Esther Stevens

May 27, 2019

so sorry to read of Douglas passing, my prayers go out to the family.

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