Diane Thomas

Diane Thomas obituary, Shelton, WA

Diane Thomas

Diane Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Woodlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery - Lacey on Jul. 8, 2025.
Diane Rae Thomas was born March 25, 1963. Diane was born to Jerry K. Thomason, father (unknown) and adopted by Mae (Owens) and Reese Thomas at 8 months old in Sunnyside Washington. When Diane was young, the Thomas family moved to Lacey, Washington. Diane received her education at North Thurston School District where she met Robert Mielke, Jr. They married, had a daughter and divorced shortly after. Diane lived a full life with experiences many will never know. She had a love for music and was gifted with the ability to play a tune or melody on any instrument with minimal practice. Music kept Diane alive and cherishing life. Diane is survived by her mother Mae Thomas, daughter Renee Bergman, grandson Corbin Bergman, brother Doug Thomas, biological sisters Tina Oliver, Sharon Birkes and biological brother Chad Thomason. She was preceded in death by her father Reese Thomas, brother Dave Thomas, biological mother Jerry K. Thomason and biological brother Corey Thomason. It was later in Diane's life that she was able to meet some of her biological family. Diane, Chad and Corey shared the same parents. Diane passed away at Providence St. Peter's Hospital on February 18, 2025. She was loved and will be missed by all. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Diane, please visit our Tree Store.

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