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Mike Thomas
April 30, 1932 - March 5, 2013
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Leroy Greig Thomas (Mike) passed away peacefully on March 5 at the age of 80 after a brief illness.
He will be welcomed in Heaven by his father Everett, his mom Mona, his two sisters Pat and Lynn and many other family and friends who have gone before him.
He will be remembered by his loving wife of 56 years Norma, his children Greig (Sandra), Patricia (George), Michael, Donna, Catherine (Ken), Kevin, Lisa; grandchildren, Michael, Bridget, Andrew, Brian, PJ, Heather, Sarah, Jared, Courtenay, Emilie, Kimberly, Corey, Bethany, Melissa, Logan, Daniel, Greig, Grace, Alex, Hope; great grandchildren Dominik, Mackenzie, Kayden, Caellum; his sister Penny (Michael) and many nieces and nephews.
Mike was born in Trail, BC, and moved with his mom and sister Pat to Terrace during WW2. After the war he moved to Trail where he met Norma and in 1954 they settled in Oliver and raised their family. Mike was a dedicated B.C. Tel employee for 40 years, an avid cyclist and a passionate baseball fan. GO JAYS!
A memorial mass will be celebrated by Fr. Neil Lustado at 10:00 A.M. Saturday March 9, 2013 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Oliver, BC.
Donations are gratefully accepted for the Union Gospel Mission, 601 E. Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1J7 or at www.ugm.ca.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com. Arrangements entrusted to Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium, Oliver & Osoyoos.
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From: Terry & Marlene Bolenback
Relation: Friends
Norma & Family.
We were saddened to read of the passing of your husband, dad & grandpa. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Terry & Marlene Bolenback
From: Cathy McNevin (White)
Relation: Family friend
My deepest sympathy to the whole family. Sending caring thoughts to all of you.
From: Jim & Annette Zegers
Relation: Church friends
Thinking of you in your loss.
annette & Jim
From: Donna Nemeth
Relation: friend
Many great memories of Mike with his hand in a glove. I enjoyed our many chats at the post office, usually about ball playing.
He was an all-round great guy and will be missed.
Heart-felt condolences, Norma, to you and the family.
From: Bonnie Thompson
Relation: friend
Norma and Family. I was with much sorry that I read of Mike’s passing. Didn’t see him often but he never failed to stop and talk….and that smile, oh how it could lift you up! He will live on in his wonderful family and all the great memories.
From: Johnene & Gary Anderson
Relation: Uncle
Dearest Aunt Norma, and family; Gary and I were deeply sadden to hear the news of our dear Uncle Mike. We want to offer our sympathy to you all at this very sad time.
Gary and I are great full that my Gary got to meet you Aunt Norm and Uncle Mike , four years ago when we traveled to Trail with Mom & Dad (Rozella & Rudy)
Love & Warm thoughts from Manitoba
Johnene & Gary
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
March 9, 2013
Beginning at 10:00am
Location:
Christ the King Catholic Church
35060 - 107th Street (6044 Spartan Street)
Oliver, BC Canada V0H 1T0
A memorial mass will be celebrated by Fr. Neil Lustado at 10:00 A.M. Saturday March 9, 2013 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Oliver, BC.
35060 - 107th Street (6044 Spartan Street)
Oliver, BC Canada V0H 1T0
Memorial Gifts
Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to:
The Union Gospel Mission,
601 E. Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC, V6A 1J7
or at www.ugm.ca.
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