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for Nancy Thomas
August 15, 2009
Dear Bob and Family,
One of the things about submarine service is that it resembles a small family. Families stick together during trying times. Alice and I extend our sympathies to you on this solemn and sorrowful occasion.
Sincerely,
Alice Spruance and David Brummersted
Rick & Jolene Tucker
August 15, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We send our deepest condolences.
August 14, 2009
I have so many special memories with my Nanny. Watching Wheel of Fortune with Popcorn, our special "girls" trips to the mall with lunch at The Broadway and she always treated me to something special, the many trips on the Bay with the Family, my first big girl trip to Menlo Park.... She was my California grandmother and loved me like her own. I will always cherish the many special times and memories. I know that Chris was waiting for you with open arms and that you are sharing many special memories.
Love Always!
Carrie Cat
Carrie Rogers Gismondi
August 13, 2009
Dear Bob and family,
I also feel like family, as I have known them all for about 25 years. Nancy was one of my fun buddies and I always enjoyed playing (shopping) and sharing mom things. I will really miss her, but I still have Linda, who is more like sister then friend.
Hey Nancy, raise hell up there.
Much love, Diana Thurman
TOM AND JEANNE ELLINGTON
August 12, 2009
NANCY WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY HER COUSINS, TOM AND JEANNE ELLINGTON. WE HAVE SHARED MANY GOOD TIMES WITH HER AND BOB IN THEIR LOVELY HOME AND WITH THEM IN OUR HOMES IN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON. WE HAVE ALSO ENJOYED MINI VACATIONS TOGETHER WHEN HAVING OUR "COUSIN" FAMILY REUNIONS. JEANNE PARTICULARLY ENJOYED CARD GAMES AND SHOPPING WITH NANCY. THEY ALSO LOVED SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT NANCY'S GRANDSONS AND JEANNE'S GRANDDAUGHTERS. WE LOVED NANCY VERY MUCH AND OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO BOB, LINDA,AND JULIE AND THEIR FAMILIES.
August 12, 2009
Nancy, you were one sweet lady, how I will miss you at all the Rotary functions. I will always remember the wonderful times we had on your boat,and the time we forgot the eggs.
God bless and rest in peace. We loved you. Bill Cole and Bonnie
Thompson Sako
August 10, 2009
Nancy, you were a good wife, a great mom, a wonderful grandma, BUT, you were the absolute best mother-in-law. I will miss you.
Love,
T
Jim Dafoe
August 10, 2009
One fine lady has crossed the Bar. Nancy has been a part of my life for 49 years. We share your and the girls lost.
Love Mr. Green Jeans
Dick and Joan Ackley
August 10, 2009
August 10, 2009
Bob, your email regarding Nancy brought back a flood of so many happy memories scattered over the last 50+ years, from young, fun years in our Navy lives to the comfortable retired times. We are ever so grateful for having known her. God Bless You and your family.
Larry & Barbara Burkhardt
August 10, 2009
Dear Bob, May God bless and comfort you and your family in this time of loss and grief. Our prayers are with you.
In His love, Larry $ Barbara
Ed Armstrong
August 10, 2009
Bob, May our prayers and thoughts comfort you and the girls as Nancy goes to Heaven and prepares the way for us.
Robert Parker
August 9, 2009
God bless Navy wives, the women who keep the home fires burning while their spouse pursues a career at sea.
Fair winds, and following seas ... may you dance again with your mate one tropical night at Fiddler's Green.
August 9, 2009
Mom,
You were the most wonderful mother anyone could ask for. You were intuitive, sensitive, comforting, supportive, and so caring in everything you did. I learned so much from you and for that I sincerely thank you. Our world needs more people like you these days. Not a day will go by that I don't think of you, with only the fondest of memories. I still have so much to tell you and will file those away for when we meet up in heaven someday.
Loving you forever and always,
Linda
August 8, 2009
Sorry, to hear about your loss. Sharon and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy. I served on board the USS Point Defiance from 1968-1969 as a 3rd Class Shipfitter.
Debs Lee Day
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Kathy and Rich Tucker
August 7, 2009
We will always remember Nancy with joy and love. She was a special lady. She was not only my special cousin but a good friend. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob, the girls and their families at this sad time.
Becky Stone
August 7, 2009
So glad to have known Nancy for over 30 years. She taught me so much - I think she was a born teacher. She taught me how to welcome a stranger into her home and make her feel welcome. She taught me that telling a great tale is an art. She taught me that loving your children and giving them the space to be who they are is the right thing to do. She taught me that remembering people as your life goes on without them means as much to that person as it does to yourself.
Loved her very much.
Claire & Jim D'Orso
August 7, 2009
We remember Nancy as a kind, gracious and beautiful lady, a boon to her friends and a treasure to Bob.
She is in our prayers.
Richard Stakelum
August 7, 2009
Nancy had a wonderful personality and I enjoyed meeting her at the Point Loma Rotary events. Our condolensces to the family and to fellow Rotarian Bob.
cynthia kernan
August 7, 2009
There are too many words to say about Mrs. Nancy Thomas. Growing up I used to think of her as a movie star and would tell her so. She was so beautiful,funny, sweet, and caring.She always told me the story about what she used to say to me "Sinbad,where did we find you?" and I would respond "in Connecticut" and she would laugh. Quite the dresser and always perfectly put together. I got to spend time with Nancy and Bob at the San Diego Yacht Club last September which was the last time I saw her. She was so proud of the book and video "the girls" put together for her for their surprise birthday party. My heart goes out to Bob, Linda and Julie and their families at this time. I wish I wasnt so darn far away so that I could give you a hug right now. XOXO
Chic & Anne Bowling
August 7, 2009
Anne and I send our deepest condolences. God Bless.
Chic & Anne Bowling
Marsh Ward
August 7, 2009
Bob, Having experienced the loss of so many friends and relatives in the past few years, I know what the loss of your lifemate means . I am so sorry, Bob, that you have had to experience it.
Gene Crabb
August 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 7, 2009
With best wishes to Captain Bob and the Thomas family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will forever remember Nancy as the fun-loving lady with the devilish laugh that could light up a room. Many of my favorite recipes came from her kitchen as she knew how to entertain with style! We are on the east coast and unable to attend the service for Nancy. We will light a candle and give a toast on Saturday to one very special lady!
With love...Ellen and Zeke
Mac McCutchan
August 7, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Marge & Brack Combs
August 7, 2009
Dear Bob and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We would liked to have known her longer and better. Congratulations on your long married life and Naval career together.
With much love,
Mary Gmitruk
August 7, 2009
Nancy was a lovely friend and neighbor with a wonderful sense of humor. Our neighborhood will miss her terribly, but we are all grateful to have known her warmth, kindness and courage. We extend our deepest sympathy to Captain Bob and his family.
Tom and Michi Sako
August 7, 2009
Bob,and girls: God be with you and bless you at this time of sorrow..we are with you in heart and spirit...
Denver McCune
August 7, 2009
Sweet Nancy! What a charmer! She is in a happy place with no pain and all smiles. Her Pi Phi Angels and Patty are helping her choose her designer wings as they wait for us. My warmest condolences to Bob and his family.
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