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THOMAS, Dale A.
Our beloved father Dale A. Thomas died March 14, 2009. His death was as a result of a car accident on March 9. His lovely wife of a year and a half June Thomas was killed instantly. He loyally cared for the love of his life, wife Beverly Mae during her long illness. They were married over 54 years. He was a faithful and dedicated Jehovah's Witness. He helped many to learn the Bible. His love was unconditional and he was known for giving some of the best hugs and advise. At the time of his death he was employed as a part-time shuttle driver for Roseville Toyota. He had worked as a Farmers Insurance agent for over 15 years. His passion was to bake and share his goods with all. He and Beverly had three children. The eldest son is Brian Dale Thomas, his second son was Preston Earl Thomas, who is now deceased. His youngest daughter is Janie Lynn Schudy. He is survived by son-in-law Terry Schudy, daughters-in-law Judy Thomas and Laura Blass, his stepchildren are Eugene and Millie Jackson and Joy Fox, sisters Isabel and Velva, grandchildren Matthew, Steven and Anita, Maren and Albert, Kristie and Jason, Laurie and David, Mason, Natalie and Jerry, Chelsea and Isaac, Celine, Jerremy and Deven, Josh and Jenny, Troy and Jennifer, Chad and Nick, and great-grandchildren Jacob, Caleb, Levi, Jayden, Dylan, Cody, Hazel, and Gabriel. A Memorial will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Walerga Rd., on Saturday, March 21, at 1:00 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
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Loreen
March 13, 2023
We have many memories of Dale. He was our insurance agent until his retirement. We had a
funny/not so funny incident when our home owners insurance saved us much embarrassment and lot of expense. Who could forget that awesome bread that he used to bake for our assemblies? And Yosemite National Park where I first experienced the pain of reflexology from Bev and Dale! I also recall being in his book study group. He was a great teacher. Looking forward to seeing him again in the near future along with Bev and June!
Love you Janie and family!
Lynn Delaney
April 15, 2009
Dale, you were always so warm and welcoming to me. You had the greatest wit (almost wicked). I can still smell your wonderful baked goods, and can almost taste the greatest pecan pie ever. You are a good man who will be missed.
Janie Schudy
April 7, 2009
Dear Angie
I do remember your family. Thank you so much for signing the guest book and keeping us in your prayers. I hope all is well for your family. Christian love.
Angie Goldstein / Gonzales Family
April 5, 2009
Janie,
I'm not sure if you remember our family but we lived on A Street and everyone knew us as the "G's" or the Gonzales's. I remember your dad always in the kitchen and my Aunt Mary Depina would give him a bad time. We are sorry for your loss and you and your family our in our prayers.
I love my daddy
March 28, 2009
Janie Schudy
March 25, 2009
I love the family picture someone posted of all of us at steve's wedding and the one of my beautiful mom and my dad. Thank you.
Grandpa & Grandma
March 25, 2009
Steven & Anita's Wedding
March 25, 2009
Grandpa Dale and Aunt June
March 24, 2009
Jim and Loreen Penlesky
March 24, 2009
To the entire Thomas family. We are so sorry for the sudden and tragic loss of your dear loved ones.
We met Bev and Dale in 1973 when we moved to N.H. He was one of the dear elders who conducted 'group classes' for those of us contemplating baptism in 1974. Group classes were needed because there were 14 of us who were baptized in the Elkhorn Cong. in May of '74!!! What a blessing!
I will always remember Bev and Dale introducing us to reflexology at the campgrounds in Yosemite! OUCH!
I can still see Bev and Gloria Moore torturing each other with said therapy in the Thomas's living room.
Dale used to bake bread for the Yuba City assemblies back when meals were served and we all scrambled to purchase the last of it as we exited at the conclusion on Sunday. It was delicious!
There are so many precious memories of book studies, snow trips, square dancing and more.
Soon we'll be able to sit around the campfire again and share them with Bev & Dale & June & Brownie.
Love to all of you,
Jim & Loreen Penlesky....Rio Linda
Jhavali Harris
March 23, 2009
I rememember when I met Dale I was 9 years old I will never forget his smile, I always said he was truely the old man that would never grow old :-) he never changed, this was a great loss and painful however we all know the hope we have to see him again.
Love Always,
Kristie Hall
March 23, 2009
What an encouragement it is to read about all the ways Grandpa touched so many lives. He had such a warm love of people and all those that knew him felt that genuine love. My heart hurts for our entire family and his friends also who he viewed as his family. Missing him will be difficult to endure and I can't wait to see him again.
My favorite thing about grandpa was the way he loved my grandma Bev. I grew up watching a beautiful life long love story. I was so happy when he found love again with June. They were so cute together. When they came to visit they were inseparable always cuddled up together or holding hands. They did the daily text together every morning even on vacation. They both loved Jehovah with their whole hearts and put him first. They set a wonderful example for all of us.
Natalie Langston
March 23, 2009
My grandpa Dale was the best grandpa anyone could ever have, not only to his grandchildren and great grandchildren but to many others. He was such a source of encouragement and inspiration to all of us. He is a man I hope to raise my boys to be like and I will miss him greatly. I could not have asked for a more loving caring grandpa then him and look forward to the time that we can see him again.
Heidi Ray
March 23, 2009
What wonderful childhood memories I have of Dale. He was such a spiritual encouragement to our family always. We used to live down the street from him and I used to hang out at the Espinoza's around the corner and we would do our laps around the neighborhood and he would be out there doing yardwork or something and always greeted us with a smile. He always had a way of making the young ones in the hall feel pretty important. He will be missed, but we will see him soon! ~~Heidi Shurtleff-Ray~~
Chelsea
March 23, 2009
I miss you grandpa, and love you with all my heart! Look forward to seeing you in the new system.
<3
Debbie Shurtleff
March 22, 2009
Dale was so important to Danny and I,he had a great part in our spiritual developement. He was the one that trained Danny in the door to door work and encouraged him to reach out,they both served on the same body for years.I've cried soooo many tears on his shoulder with my girls and he always had just the right words to say.I'll cherish the memory of him playing his guitar around the camp fire.Two of the Three Musketeers are gone,Dale and Cal,how I miss them so.It was a privilege to be a part of their life.Danny had his first symposium with Dale,they both showed up with blue suits on! Dale said since he had the second part,he'd go home and change.(LOL)I'll always remember how neat his garage was,the outline of his tools on the walls.I told Danny"Why can't you be more like Dale"We can't forget how he always had a cold beer for those who stopped by,and we stopped by alot since we lived on the same street.We'll always have a smile for Dale in our heart,he was a wonderful man.It won't be long and we'll see him again. Danny and Debbie
March 22, 2009
Tania, if you want me to keep in touch with you leave another message, and mark the area that you want to be contacted. Then I can email you. Love Janie
Tania Moore
March 22, 2009
I miss you Uncle Dale!
Isabell Ruth
March 20, 2009
I miss my dear brother more than I can say. And be happy everyone, we will see him again.
Cecil & Wendy Neff
March 20, 2009
Our hearts reach out to you with deepest sympathy and love. We certainly have lost a wonderful brother and sister.
How we look forward to their "Welcome Back" party in the near future! What a joyful celebration and reunion that will prove to be! The best is yet to come!
We spent such a wonderful time with Dale and June last year, and we will never forget their warm hospitality, kindness, and precious friendship. They certainly epitomize the description of a true companion in Proverbs 17:17.
We send our warm love & affection,
Cecil & Wendy
Nina Murray
March 20, 2009
I will miss you deeply, Uncle Dale. You are the one who sparked my interest in playing guitar and encouraged me to stay with it. I am still playing 50 years later. I will never forget Mothers Day almost three years ago that my two sisters & I arrived in Ames, Iowa to suprise our Mom (you sister), and had the tables completely turned on us. When we arrived you and June were sitting with my Mom. Thanks for all the years of quiet gentle love, great hugs and deep, genuine smiles!
Lillie Lacono
March 20, 2009
Janie and Family,
You know how much I loved your mom and Dad,
I use to call on him for everything, even when I had problems with Joe and Denise, and he would help solve it.
I will certainly miss him very much. This has been such a great loss for your family and all of us. May Jehovah strengthen you and your family to bear this loss.
Aga'pe
Lillie
Yvonne Siervonti
March 20, 2009
Dale was a really neat man and a good friend and spiritual father to many. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
We all long for the day when Jesus will ressurect all those who have died. We will be happy on that day.
Maxine Eddington
March 20, 2009
I will always remember how Dale was the first Brother to welcome our family into the congregation back in 1969. Mother with six kids in hand...most of us crying. Dale's smile immediately made us feel welcome and since that day he always had a hug and a smile whenever he saw me. I cherish those days. He will be missed.
Esther Wiseman-Howard
March 20, 2009
Janie, Brian, and Family:
My heart is so full of sorrow over the loss of Dale. He was a very wonderful and generous man. The video took me back a million years and so many memories have flooded my brain.
How many days/nights had we sat in that living room with the music and the smells of some wonderful thing that he had baked or a fantastic candy that Bev had made? Staying up all night watching random movies, pulling taffy and eating that taffy til our tummies ached (though we would have never admitted it)! Eating some sugary treat that my mom would never have allowed at our all health-food home! It was the first place that I ever saw a sunflower growing and ate a fresh sunflower seed.
Big bags of McDonald's cheeseburgers brought over to our house. Genuine affection and concern for whether or not we had enough food and that we had a positive male roll model even though our dad was not around.
Janie, you were my very best friend in high school and I still love you and Terry deeply. It has meant so much to me over the years that two of the people I cared about the most growing up found each other and made such a beautiful family together. I am so sorry for this loss and will always be here for you.
We have sent up many prayers to Jehovah for all of you and will continue to.
Gail Evans
March 20, 2009
Dale Thomas was truly a brother that was loved. My fond memories of him amount to 33 years, but there is not enough space to relate it all, but the best memories were when he studied with my stepfather and aided him in learning the truth about God and his purpose for us all here on earth. He always greeted me with a smile and a hug, which will never be forgotten. I have wonderful memories of Bev also. When she was ill I would visit her with friends and make her and Dale laugh, which brought joy to my heart to see. All of them will truly be missed, but not forgotten. My prayers go out to Janie and the whole family and hang on to the promise that we will see our loved ones again in the resurrection. Jesus will soon call them all out of the memorial tombs to live on a paradise earth forever! Agape to all!
Sherry Wiseman-Wilson
March 20, 2009
Dale was a wonderful man. I still have very fond memories of my childhood being friends with Janie. We had fun times learning how to dance. He was truly a good christian with more Love than anyone I've ever known. I miss him and Bev very much. I Love you Janie and my heart is so full of sadness for you.And for the rest of your family.
March 20, 2009
Janie;
My heart goes out to you and your family in these times of grief. I did not know your father personaly but from what i have read he knew the best friend any one could have,God. May God bless you all and give you the strength to go on.
Robert Luera & Family
Sandie & "Mike" Tomasello/Eckler and families
March 19, 2009
Dear Thomas Family, Words cannot express our sadness over this tragic and sudden loss of Dale and June. My memories of Dale are with my dad, Mutt and Jeff -- we used to call them. Our dads had a special friendship, closer than brothers; a friendship based on mutual respect for each other and love for our Grand God Jehovah. Dad always used to tell me if I were to lose a dear loved one to death they were in Jehovah's memory -- the safest place to be. One of my favorite scriptures is Job 14:14,15 that tells us that Jehovah has a strong yearning to bring these ones back to life. Please allow Jehovah to comfort you by means of His word and spirit. You are daily in our prayers and thoughts.
Uncle Dale and Aunt June
March 19, 2009
Uncle Dales sister, My Grandma Isabell and my Favorite Uncle Dale
March 19, 2009
Emily Moore
March 19, 2009
I Feel everyone's loss for this wonderful man my dear Uncle Dale and aunt June. These two lovebirds were like teenagers together. One thing we probably all remember was all of the unique hats Uncle Dale would wear. Last time I went to see Uncle Dale I had mentioned to him how every time i think about him I always picture him in one of his little plaid golf like hats, we all laughed. A little while later he had asked us to come with him to his job, he needed to drop something off, so we all got up and then he said,"Oh, just a second, let me go get my hat." He went to his room and came out with one of the little hats he would wear but it had fake bright red hair attached to it, and he said,"alright you guys ready, lets go!"
He was so funny and loving and kind. He was truly one of a kind. I remember the night he taught me how to make his famous sticky buns. He was so happy and patient. And nobody can make sticky buns like Uncle Dale. I miss him so much and love him deeply. This tragedy hurts so much.
Lyle & Sue Wermund
March 19, 2009
Janie, I was shocked to get the news a few days back about the accident. Danielle sent me the email and I was speechless. You have a wonderful Dad and he will be missed. It is so heart warming to have the hope that we do knowing we will see him again. I remember working with him so many times at the old KH in North Highlands. Please accept our sincere love and condolensces. Keep on keeping on. He made it. We just have to get there, too.
Joe Peterson
March 19, 2009
To my cousins, friends and family. Dale was my favorite uncle and though we saw each other seldom, I will miss him with all my heart. May each and every one of you enjoy the memory of one who was so loved.
Don & Sarah Laffoday & Family
March 19, 2009
Dear Thomas Familiy,We have all been stunned and left reeling over the sudden and tragic loss of your Dad/Grandfather and June. Words can't convey the sorrow we are all feeling for your loss! Your parents/grandparents and June were very generous, loving,and spunky people that will be missed by many!Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Me, Grandpa Dale, Celine - I love, and miss you grandpa <3
March 19, 2009
Frank L.
March 19, 2009
Dear Friends and Family
I am a brother from Modesto, and my family heard the news on television. We kept up to date on current events, and I am sorry and saddened about both your losses. May Jehovah keep you all strong.
Danny Wermund
March 19, 2009
Dale will be missed by all that were blessed enough to know him. He was such a loving and kind one that was easy to talk to and so comforting. I look forward to seeing him in paradise with all his family near by. May Jehovah continue to comfort those who are aching from missing him.
Laura Thomas-Blas
March 19, 2009
To my children and grandchildren. We were all so fortunate to have such a wonderful man as grandpa in our lives. Nothing made him happier than being surrounded by those he loved. From the time you all were little grandpas house was a place of comfort and unconditional love. You would giggle when he teased grandma, you would help him bake, he thought it was sooo funny to reach out and put a dab of flour on your little noses. As you grew into adulthood, he guided you spiritually and emotionally especially after your daddy died. We knew that he was feeling that incredible loss. But as always his concern was for us and how we were doing he called everyday and he and grandma made sure that we were always ok. I thank Jehovah for The wonderful grandfather he has been to you. I know how much you will miss him, but think of the wonderful stories you can tell your children about him, grandma, and Aunt June and we have so many. Thank you so much to our family and friends for their support during this difficult time.
Precious video to watch
March 19, 2009
Dear friends and family,
A precious video will be posted on this web page soon, of my dad playing guitar, with my mom and aunt and Abe and Leta singing, Born to Lose. Please return and view it at a later time, if its not posted yet. Thanks, Janie
Christina Vizenor & Family
March 19, 2009
Dale has always been more than a family friend. Growing up, he felt like a grandfather to me and I am truly saddened by his passing. I look forward to the day we will see him again.
Rhonda Tiner
March 19, 2009
To Dale's entire family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Dale was such a warm and caring person who always had a kind word to say or a quick smile and wave in passing. One day, during my Mom's illness he stopped me to ask me how she was doing and if there was anything he could do for us and wanted me to know that we were not only neighbors... "we are friends" he said. Dale will be missed but never forgotten. Janie... I hope that you will find comfort in the many memories and the lives that your Dad touched during his life journey and know that he has reached the ultimate goal... heaven where there is no pain or suffering, only the greatest happiness for all eternity and that you will see him again one day. May peace be with you all, Your neighbors and friends, Don Cox and
March 19, 2009
Dear Janie, Brian & Families, We are saddened by the news of the Death of a very Favorite Cousin and wife. Dale always had a smile that will be missed by all. He and June were so happy when we stopped to visit them last year. We will always remember Dale, June and Beverly. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love You Cousins Cecil & Joyce Phipps
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