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Jan graduated from RL Paschal High School in Ft. Worth, TX, attended Christian College- Columbia, MO, and graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor's in education.
On November 4, 1961, Jan married David Thomas in Ft. Worth, TX. They shared almost 61 years together. Dave worked for Sears which lead to the family moving frequently. Jan worked a variety of jobs and managed the home in every new town! Her all-time favorite job was working for the Chamber of Commerce in Derby, KS. She was active in the Hutchinson Women's Christian Club, volunteered at Hospice House- Hutchinson for many years, played golf with the Hooters Night Golf group and gin rummy with Highland residents, was a part of a cancer support group and loved to travel, cook, go to casinos, be with family and friends and her pets.
Jan is survived by: her husband, David of Hutchinson; sons Scott (Janet) Thomas of Aubrey,TX, and Stephen Thomas of Hutchinson; daughter Lisa Thomas of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren Jake (Sarah) Boyd, Amie Boyd, Seth Thomas, and Callie Thomas; and great-grandchildren Ryder, Norah, and Michael; and several nieces and nephews..
She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Marianne.
Through the years, Jan's unwavering warmth, sense of humor with a Texas accent and cheerfulness were a bright light to all who came to know her! Her love and dedication to family and friends will always be cherished. She will be greatly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held Spring of 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice House-Hutchinson in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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