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George Thotus Obituary

George Thotus Born June 13, 1942 in Billings, MT and resident of San Jose for 42 years, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2004. Loved cars, motorcycles, work and above all else, friends and family. Survived by his wife Ellen of 42 years and his children Tom Thotus and Lisa Leslie, grandchildren Collin and Marissa Leslie, sisters Helen Brown and Roxanne Zehnder, their spouses and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of George's life will be held on Tuesday, March 30 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Christopher's Church, 1576 Curtner Ave., San Jose. Interment will follow at OAK HILL MEMORIAL PARK, 300 Curtner Ave. Visitation will also be at Oak Hill beginning on Monday at 12:00.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Mar. 28, 2004.

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Terry and Michelle Henneberry

March 29, 2004

We are so sorry for your great loss. In the very short time that we had the pleasure to know Mr. Thotus, we found a very dignified, pleasant man. We wish we would have had the opportunity to know him longer. Our sincere condolences to Mrs. Thotus and the rest of his family.

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