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Ruth Vivian Thomas

1920 - 2024

BORN

1920

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

Accent Funeral Home - Meridian

1303 N. Main Street

Meridian, Idaho

Ruth Thomas Obituary

103, of Boise, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Funeral Home: Accent Funeral Home and Cremation, Meridian.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Idaho Press Tribune from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2024.

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Sam Thomas-Kuzilik

April 7, 2024

Grandma was one of the most important people in my life- she was there everyday as I was growing up. I will always miss sitting on the sides of your chair during the afternoons and bringing you book after book to read. You always had the best snacks after school- welcoming anyone to come by. I´m so grateful you were able to see me grow up- teaching little lessons along the way. I´ll love you always- thinking of you daily.

Becca Thomas-Kuzilik

April 5, 2024

Grandma was perfect in every way. I will miss sharing grill cheese sandwiches with her, going for rides in the sunshine, watching the birds and the flowers, hearing all her stories, and just spending time with her. She was the best grandma in the world and I’m so lucky she was mine.

Jana

April 5, 2024

Following Ruth´s wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral services. The family will gather for graveside services later in the spring.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks if you would like to remember Ruth, please spend extra time with family and loved ones as that was always what was most important to her.

A full obituary is being written by her eldest son and will be posted on the Accent Funeral Home website: Funeral Homes & Cremation Services | Accent Funeral Home and Cremation

Thank you all for loving and caring for our mother/grandmother. She is and always will be, truly missed.

Donna Plant

April 3, 2024

Ruth was the nicest, kindest, fun neighbor I have ever been lucky enough to have.

Gail Howorth

April 2, 2024

So many wonderful memories from a wonderful neighbor.

Bob Polansky

March 31, 2024

Chicky Charles Gordon Yates: Condolences to you and your family.
Your MOM was a fine lady.

Bob Polansky

Wendi Adams

March 29, 2024

Wendi Adams

March 29, 2024

Wendi Adams

March 29, 2024

Wendi Adams

March 29, 2024

Wendi Adams

March 29, 2024

Wendi Adams

March 29, 2024

Today is the first full day without you in my life. I woke and thought of you when I made my bed , remembering your meticulously made bed in every home you ever lived in! I thought of you when the sun peaked over the Eastern hills, remembering our return home to Boise in 1967 and sitting with you and Grandpa drinking your morning coffee before Julie, Jana, and Dan finally woke. There's a weight at the thought of carrying on without your presence and maintaining the legacy from the many, many memories I hold in my heart. I love you so much Grandma and I'm so very grateful for you. I'll be sending you kisses each and every time an iris blooms and whenever I wear purple...

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