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Dustin Trevor Thomas

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Dustin Thomas Obituary

Dustin Trevor Thomas, 19, of New Oxford, died Thursday evening, Nov. 13, 2003, as the result of an automobile accident in Manor Township, Lancaster County. Born Oct. 28, 1984, in Groton, Conn., he was the son of Franklin L. Thomas of Abbottstown and Valerie K. Reinberg of New Oxford. Dustin was a graduate of New Oxford High School, class of 2002, where he was named ‘Sr. with the best sense of humor.‘ He was the goalie for the varsity soccer team. He earned the award for having the most saves in the league and was selected to the all area soccer team his junior year and honorable mention his senior year. Dustin was a chemistry major attending Millersville University. Additional survivors include a brother, Erik M. Thomas of Abbottstown, his step-father, Richard W. Reinberg, and brother, Ricky D. Reinberg, at home, and his maternal grandmother, Claudia Botterbusch-Krug of New Oxford. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, with Pastor Gerry Stoltzfoos officiating. Viewing will be Monday evening from the funeral home. Burial will be in New Oxford Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Ministry Center of Freedom Valley Worship Center, 3185 York Road, Gettysburg, Pa. 17325.

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Published by Evening Sun from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Dustin Thomas

28 Entries

Chris Seitz

March 19, 2024

Dustin was my best friend. I still think about him and wonder what his life would be like. I treasure the time I had with him. I hope to see him again in heaven.

Roberto (Bobbo) Buhr

November 27, 2020

I still miss you buddy.

Meghan Aumen

December 5, 2003

~DT~ The times that we got to hang out and get together with friends, was a great blessing. I am totally amazed with the outlook you had on life and your continuous smile. You truely touched everyone you ever met.

Some people come into our lives

and quietly go

Others stay for awhile

and leave footprints

on our hearts

and we are never the same

Never forgotten DT

Kristen Kepics

November 21, 2003

There are no words to explain my deepest sympathies for DT’s family. Thomas walked into Millersville as if he owned the place, and we loved him for it. I never saw him mad or upset, and you couldn’t help but smile around him. Without even knowing it, he’s taught me a lot about life, and he’s helping me learn more each day. I’ll miss him with all my heart. He’ll always be part of the Millersville family.

Zach Wurtz

November 21, 2003

Dustin was one of the only other people I met that shared my outlook on life. That is that one must never forget to laugh. DT could bring a smile to anyone's face regardless of circumstance. If he wanted to make you laugh, you were defenseless. You had no choice but to have a good time while with him. My thoughts and prayers are with DT's Family and friends in this incredibly difficult time.

Jeannie Emhof

November 19, 2003

I too am a friend of Dustin's from Millersville. My deepest sympathies go out to Dustin's family. Although I knew him only for a short time, Dustin made such an impact on my life. I have learned so much from him and perhaps the most important lesson is to live life to it's fullest. Life doesn't last forever, don't waste time on trivial things.

Dustin will be with us forever in our hearts.

Teresa Olsen

November 19, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Dustin's family. I was a friend of DT's here at Millersville. I could always count on his smile to brighten my day. I am truly blessed to have known Dustin and I am a better person because of him. God bless.

Lori Warfel

November 18, 2003

As a staff member at Millersville University, I can tell you that Dustin touched everyone that he met, no matter what the circumstances. Words cannot express my sorrow for the family.

Michael Hanback

November 18, 2003

My sincerest condolences to you, Frank, and your family. Never are there the right words for the passing one's child. May God comfort you now and the days to come.

May you find strength where you didn't think you had it.

Take comfort where you know it is.

And know that your son rests in the comfort of God's hands for all eternity.

Mike H.

Nathan Biles

November 18, 2003

So many smiles came because of you and so many great times, you will always be missed and thought of for the joy you gave others. I pray for you, your familly and friends that miss you. I miss you bro.

Amy Reese

November 17, 2003

To Dustin's family, I was a friend of his here at Millersville. He was such an awesome person and really knew how to make someone laugh. His smile was contagious and is forever imprinted in my mind. That is how I will remember him. I am glad that I had a chance to hang out with him and know him. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.

Michelle Fernandez

November 17, 2003

Val,

My heart goes out to you and your family. Hold tight the memories of the love you shared.

God Bless, Michelle (Miller) Fernandez

Bobbo

November 17, 2003

I have too much to say but i don't know how to do it. I've never been so sad in my life. It is painful, one day i have such a wonderful friend and on the very next day i don't. I had a great year with Dustin, maybe the best one. i will never forget that... i will never forget him. I am sorry.

Wayne O'Hearn

November 17, 2003

Frank,

Words can not express my heart felt sympathy for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Wayne

Guillermo Diaz

November 17, 2003

I regret to hear about your loss. My thoughts and sorrow are with you and your family.

Joan Ramsey

November 17, 2003

Val,

May God be with you and your family at this time of loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joan

Heidi Babb

November 17, 2003

Frank, You have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry. You are in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers. Heidi

Doris Spicknall

November 17, 2003

Hello Dustin's family, I want to send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. I didn't know Dustin very well but when Bobo was here living with us from Brazil, Dustin was a very good friend to him and helped make his stay here very memorable and we are thankful to him for being Bobo's friend and an awesome soccer goalie. I know Bobo will miss him a great deal. As a parent from another graduate of the class of 2002, we send our thoughts and our prayers to you, Take care and God Bless you all in this time of need, Doris and Dave Spicknall

Aleah Hohf

November 16, 2003

May God bless Dustin's family in their time of need... I went to New Oxford with Dustin, and I also go to Millersville. Dustin always had a way with putting a smile on everyone's face. He was a great guy to know and I think I am better person for knowing him.

Vicki Aumen

November 16, 2003

May God be with you in this time of sorrow..

Eternal life with God Dustin will have..

God Bless all of you who morn for him..

Vicki Aumen and family

Brian Silverstein

November 16, 2003

Dustin was my roomate last year at Hofstra Univerity. He was one of those kids who always brought the mood in the room all the way up. The smile that was permanently attached to his face always made me and everyone around him happier. I will never ever forget Dustin. He will be in my heart forever.

Amanda Walker

November 16, 2003

Dusty was a year ahead of me at New Oxford. I knew him through school and a mutual friend. We hung out a couple times, and he worked at the Brethern Home too. I am going to miss him and his sense of humor. I will be praying for the family, I will never forget him.

Megan Steffens

November 16, 2003

I am sorry about your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Roy Nalven

November 16, 2003

We, Dustin's friends at Hofstra are heartbroken, and we will miss him greatly. He was a great friend, outgoing and funny, and because he has touched us all he will forever be in our memories.

Diane and Andy Lawrence

November 16, 2003

Frank and Val,

Our Deepest Sympathy to you both. You are to be commended, Dusty was a good kid. Having known Dusty, our daughter often commented how nice he was to be around, always had a sense of humor, he loved life. We, having a teen the same age and stage of life as Dustin, can't imagine how difficult this must be for you. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. God Bless.

Jeena Hamme

November 16, 2003

Thoughts and Prayers are with you all and God is close! Dustin was in my Trig class in high school and I worked at the Brethren Home over the summer when he did. He always put a smile on my face! He will be dearly missed, but forever in my heart!

Steve Ayton

November 15, 2003

Frank, all my prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. I am so sorry!!

Steve

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