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Timothy Thomas Obituary

TIMOTHY G. THOMAS On October 27, 2007, after a 4-year battle with IPF and with his family by his side, Timothy Gail Thomas, of Bellingham WA, went to spend eternity with his Savior Jesus Christ. Tim had a quiet but unwavering faith which was the reason for his positive attitude no matter what the disease wrought. It is reassuring to know that Tim was greeted in Heaven by his first wife Nan (Carruthers), son Ted, father Gail, mother Helen, sister Margaret, and brother-in-law Glenn (Bud) Thompson.

Tim was born in Dos Palos, CA, on September 9, 1940. As a farm boy, he spent half of his life in the central valley of California. In the early '60's he was an Air Force corpsman stationed at Paine Field in Everett. His career was spent in the dairy industry, ending as the general manager of the WA Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA). Got Milk?''

Tim was a kind, gentle, loving family man with innate wisdom and a fun sense of humor. Tim will be missed beyond words by his wife Carol; son Ken (Virginia) of Ceres, CA; daughters Ann (John) Bihon and Beth (Brian) Aungst, both of Sedro-Woolley; and stepson Steve (Julie) Berry of Everett.

Tim loved sports and will be watching from Heaven as his grandchildren, Caitlin, Kyle and Ted Bihon, Jade and Drew Aungst, Brittany Turnbow and Stephen and Abigail Berry, carry on his passion.

When you battle a terminal illness you learn quickly what matters most in life. In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to make a donation to the Whatcom County Pregnancy Center, Hospice of Whatcom County, or a charity of your choice. But most importantly, take time to enjoy special moments with those you love. Friends are invited to greet the family at the visitation, Wednesday, October 31st, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Moles - Bayview Chapel (Lakeway & Woburn), Bellingham, WA. A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Church in Bellingham on Thursday, November 1st, at 1:00 PM.

You may share your thoughts and memories of Tim in the on-line memorial guest book at www.modbee.com/obituaries and www.molesfuneralhomes.com Moles Family Funeral Homes Bayview Chapel - Bellingham

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

Published by Modesto Bee on Oct. 31, 2007.

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Betty Campidonica

November 3, 2007

Hi Thomas Family,

Kenny, I wanted to share a memory my mom had about your dad. She said that in the late 1960's he was testing milk at the Germann Dairy and my dad, Joe, was really sick. It was very unusual for him to be this ill. Tim said, "I'll finish milking for you." So, he milked the cows in the old grade B barn and also did the milk testing.

Another special memory is that both Nan and Tim were wonderful to my brother Charlie.

I just wanted to share these special memories with you because my Dad, Joe Germann, passed away three months ago and I know how hard it is.

May the memories comfort you.

Take care,

Carol Tennison

November 1, 2007

God Bless each of Tim's family and comfort them during this time of sorrow.

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