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1944
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2013
Clonard Thomas Obituary
Clonard Bunn Thomas, 68, of Palm Desert, Calif., passed away February 10, 2013 in Rancho Mirage, Calif., after a 4-year battle with cancer. She was born July 22, 1944 to Joe Vida and Nathalie Bunn in Los Angeles, Calif. She married Bruce on June 26, 1972 in Pebble Beach, Calif. She was a life-long, internationally known artist. She was a signature member of Water Color West, Coachella Valley Quilt Guild, and Coachella Valley Watercolor Society. She was an avid plein air watercolor artist as well as a sculptress - some of her art was held by Presidents Nixon and Reagan. She is survived by her spouse, Bruce Thomas; as well as her mother, Nathalie Bunn and sister, Josephine "Jodi" Bunn, both of Monterey, Calif. A memorial service will be held in late March 2013 at the Aerie Art Garden in Palm Desert. Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit mydesert.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clonard Thomas
Beverly M cdonald
February 19, 2021
I really enjoyed knowing Clonard. She did so much for the watercolor society.
ann cooper
May 5, 2019
Missing Clonard so very often. She is not forgotten, that's for sure. The girls and I talk about her, remembering things we did. I use her beautiful quilted placemats, the last thing she made for me..and they are so "Clonard"... Cahuilla Hills is not the same without you. love, Ann
Susan Lines
October 22, 2017
Clonard and Bruce were such inspirational people and were great friends of my cousin Lynnette and Ron Allum. I live in England and will never forget the trips with my cousins to see their sculpture and paintings in their amazing Palm Desert studio in the 80's Bruce, my heart goes out to you for losing your lovely wife so prematurely. I hope to be in California next April 2018 and will try and find you. Please do contact me if you see this. My email is [email protected].
Judy Vossler
February 20, 2014
Clonard was such a talented lovely lady and a cherished friend of my mother, Mary Vossler. Mother loved painting with Clonard! God Bless them both.
March 26, 2013
Clonard was such a vital person who contributed so much to her fellow artists in the CVWS. I have wonderful memories of her and am greatly saddened to hear she is gone. She was much loved.
Moira Johannessen
Pam Clancy
March 14, 2013
My dear friend from long ago, so full of love, life and a smile for all. We will miss you, our deepest condolences. Mrs. Pamela Clancy Stewart
March 9, 2013
So sad to know of the passing of dear dear Clonard an enthusiastic
'light' in our life. Our love is with you Bruce and family. Her influence will be a guide for years to come.
geri and don shaevel now of San Diego.
Lynne MacDonald
March 8, 2013
Bruce, I shall always hold a special place in my heart for both you and Clonard. May her joy for life linger on through her beautiful art, and may your memories be brightened by the life you shared together; She was a gracious, beautiful lady.
March 8, 2013
dear Bruce Clonard has been such a guiding light for all of the CVWS members and I paticulalr have missed her Love, Barbara Brubaker
March 5, 2013
In the short time we have known her it is wonderful what an impact she has had on our lives. After my first art lessons from her at the Living Desert, art has become such an important part of our lives.
We will miss her so much and share the sorrow we know you have.
Our love and warmest wishes are with you
Donna and Rick
March 4, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Clonard. She was such a nice and talented person. Bev McDonald
Kathleen Pierattoni
March 2, 2013
Dear Bruce,
So many years have passed since we met in Palm Desert, through mutual friends in Florence, Italy. Clonard was a lovely lady and devoted artist and I am sorry not to have gotten to know her better. I am so sorry for your loss, and will keep all in my prayers.
February 28, 2013
I feel so blessed that I got to know Clonard. She helped me enjoy the desert after moving here. I'll always remember our lunches and laughing the whole time. She was humble even though she was a well known artist. I'm sure she is painting a masterpiece in heaven.
Miss you.
Marilyn Mork
Judy Nemer Sklar
February 28, 2013
Bruce, I hope you find comfort in knowing that Clonard's art touched many lives. I am a fellow artist and met you and Clonard at various art functions. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
February 26, 2013
We are very saddened to hear that Clonard passed away. We will miss her.
Dorothy Huhn and Peg Jacoby
Judy Vossler
February 25, 2013
Dear Bruce,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was blessed to know Clonard, such a talented artist and truly nice lady. Clonard and my mother Mary were good friends and I was blessed to join is their friendship. God Bless, Judy Vossler
Ann Cooper
February 25, 2013
I was blessed to have Clonard a part of my life as well as my daughter and granddaughter's lives. She was a dear, loving friend and neighbor since 1973 when she and Bruce moved to Cahuilla Hills. I have so many memories of great times and always Christmas morning, throughout the years. Clonard was so talented and had a huge zest for life, travel and trying new artistic endeavours. Her art was full of color, symbolic and out of the box and it just flowed out of her. You left us too soon, Clonard. I know you're up these with kitty cats and paints and loads of quilting fabric...I miss you terribly.
February 25, 2013
Clonard will be missed. There those of us remember her for her contributions to the Coachella Valley Watercolor Society and their outdoor painters, the Field Mice
Diane King
February 25, 2013
Clonard, you are so greatly missed! Thankfully your beautiful art will keep you forever close to us. I am so thankful to have known you.
Skip Lewis
February 25, 2013
Thanks for the help & encouragement with my watercolors. Now, you are up there painting with the "big" guy.
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