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Katrina "Kat" Thomas
1977 - 2025
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Katrina Thomas Obituary
She was born Nov. 30, 1977, to Tim and Pat Thomas.
Katrina graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1996.
She received a Bachelor Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services from Southeast Community College, graduating with distinction.
Katrina most recently worked as a Case Aide/Office Technician at the Department of Health and Human Services.
She volunteered at Clyde Malone Community Center, Nebraska Appleseed, Nebraska Recycling Council, ResCare Workforce Services, Nebraska Civic Engagement Table. Katrina loved helping people.
One of Katrina's accomplishments was, at 16, to enter the 1994 Great Model Search for Teen Magazine. She was one of the 15 finalists chosen out of 24,000, and received an all-paid trip to Los Angeles, Calif.
Her favorite pastime was puzzles, advanced coloring and working with flowers in her yard.
Katrina had a courageous battle with colon cancer. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
She is survived by her son Blaize Jackson of Lincoln; parents Tim and Pat Thomas, sister Pam (Darren) Marten, nephews Dustin and Tycen Marten, niece Janae Marten, great-niece Laiklynn Marten; and grandmother Anna Schuler, all of Broken Bow.
Katrina was blessed with her son Blaize, who was her pride and joy, and she loved her sister Pam very much.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather Charles Schuler; grandmother Ruby Thomas; grandfather Eugene Thomas; and aunt JanaJo (Schuler) Philbrick.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, at Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 "O" St., Lincoln.
Condolences can be left online at roperandsons.com.
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Carla Walker
October 14, 2025
I am sorry to read about the sudden loss of Kat. I appreciate the work and efforts that she made for the RAN community.
Catherine (Chris) Stone-Stecklein
October 13, 2025
Oh Pat, so sorry for you and your family. So hard to lose a child.
James
October 12, 2025
Kat was brave, strong, resilient and loving. She gave and gave to others and she battled for justice. She was a shining light.
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