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Patricia Kay (Patti) Hammond Thomas
1954 - 2012
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Patricia Hammond Thomas Obituary
She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Jeffrey Thomas of Austin, TX, and Dr. Brian (Michelle) Thomas of Denver, CO; her mother, Jane Hammond; sister, Linda Lewis (Barry), and brother, Stewart Hammond (Donna), all of Clovis, NM.
Patricia graduated from Clovis High School and attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales NM, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1968. She spent her career as a secondary English/Language Arts/Social Sciences teacher. She taught primarily in the Albuquerque NM, School District, and finished her career teaching in Espanola, NM. She touched the lives of many students. She was voted Albuquerque Public Schools "Teacher of the Year". She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and taught in both Bulgaria and Russia. She spent one very cold year teaching in Barrow, Alaska. Patty was a member of the Red Headed Club at Espanola Middle School East and the President of the PTC club (the Patty Thomas Club) which included anyone who wanted to join. She served on several Leadership Teams. Patti was an active member of the NEA, the TIFF committee, and the Espanola Public Schools District PAC (Parent Advisory Committee). She influenced her students by teaching with love and passion. Patti was an avid bridge player and won several national tournaments. She also enjoyed cross-country skiing, reading, and cooking for her family and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012, 11:30 am at St. James' Episcopal Church in Clovis, NM, at 1117 North Main Street.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis, New Mexico, (575) 763-5541.
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Memories and Condolences
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Karen Alexander
May 13, 2012
Dear Mrs. Hammond, Jane and Berry, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Lon and I were friends of Patti's and loved her. Patti and I spent many wonderful weekends at my cabin in Alto, and she always spoke of her fond childhood memories in Ruidoso.
We met at ENMU and both enjoyed teaching, especially literature and poetry! We spent lots of good times at
the Cattle Baron eating the "Adkin's"
Prime Rib, reciting poems, and sharing our children's latest accomplishments!She always kept me updated on Jeff and Brian as well as all of her family.
Patti and I reunited at Kelly's last summer and she was excited and passionate about her students and teaching position in Espanola. I know she helped so many children.
Patti was my friend and I shall miss my friend.
In Sympathy,
Karen Alexander
Mike Eyer
May 9, 2012
I enjoyed being in class with Patti in high school. She was smart, friendly, funny, and energetic. My best memory was spending evenings studying at Patti's house with students in Mr. Robinson's senior math class.
Mary Helen Urioste
May 4, 2012
My condolence to Ms. Patty's family. Ms. Patty was a great friend, awesome teacher and a great example of a human being. You will be forever in my heart. I am so honored to have met you. God Bless the family and comfort their hearts during this time. Heaven just got another Angel.
May 4, 2012
We send our love to Patti's family. Perhaps her greatest achievement in life was her two sons and what they've achieved so far in their lives. She will be greatly missed by Jeff and Brian (and Michelle and Fiona, her sweet granddaughter). We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Kent and Gloria Rydalch (Brian's in-laws)
Nell White
May 3, 2012
Sorry for your loss. She was a good friend.Nell Thrasher White
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