William R. "Bill" Thomas

William R. "Bill" Thomas

William Thomas Obituary

Published by Star Tribune on Jul. 4, 2008.
Thomas, William R. "Bill" 61, of Apple Valley, passed away at home surrounded by family July 2, 2008 after an 11 year battle with throat and lung cancer. He retired from Quest Communications, and was a Vietnam veteran serving in the 101st Airborne. His passion in life was organizing family vacations, because family was the most important thing to him. He will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by parents, John and Mary. Survived by wife, Diane; sons, Chris (Keri), Mark (Kelli) all of UT and Shawn Walker of CA; daughter, Dana (Steve) Esquivel of CO and Lauretta Sheridan of VT; grandchildren, Angela, Jerry, Cameron, Latasha, Carly, Nicole, Shaun and Elektra; dog, Heidi; brothers, Jack and Richard, both of NJ; many nieces and nephews; good friend, Bobby. Memorial service 1 PM Saturday, July 5 at Cremation Society of MN Chapel, 7110 France Ave. S., Edina (952-924-4100).

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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July 2, 2009

A year has gone by and I find myself missing you more and more. I love you Dad!

-Mark

Kelli

June 30, 2009

I have been thinking of you. It was a blessing to meet you.

chris thomas

June 21, 2009

hey dad its chris just would like to say happy fathers day its almost been a year and im still having a hard time with out you i miss you your were the best we will be togther some day soon love ya
chris thomas

July 10, 2008

An Eagle Has Flown. Airborne! All the Way! D. Brown 1st Brigade/101st Airborne - Vietnam

Fairview Hospice

July 8, 2008

To the family of Bill Thomas:

Please accept our sympathy for your loss. It was an honor to be with Bill during his final days. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sincerely,
The Fairview Hospice Team

Mike Thomas

July 6, 2008

Bill Thomas was a very caring man with a great outlook on life. I will allways remember the way he brightened a room just by walking through the door.A proud family man,veteran and unsurpassed as an uncle. My best wishes to all of his family and the people he touched.

John & Leslie Thomas

July 4, 2008

Uncle Bill loved family, life, friends and his country with passion. He has left a lasting impression in our lives, and will be sorely missed.

Kelli Hansen

July 4, 2008

Bill was a truly gentle, and loving man. I am blessed to have spent time with him.

Peter Thomas

July 4, 2008

Our sympathy to the family and friends of Uncle Bill.

Vicki Kimmick

July 4, 2008

Diane and Family-Bill will be greatly missed. He was a person who touched a lot of people he met in many different ways. I will always remember him for how he treated my family like his family and his love of his own family, the outdoors, and of course his animals. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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