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WESLEY ’WES’ CARL THOMAS
September 6, 1937 ˜ April 9, 2019
Wesley ’Wes’ Carl Thomas passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born in Springfield, MO. on September 6, 1937 to Carl and Freda Thomas.
He graduated from Palm Springs High School and studied at City College of San Diego. Wes joined the Navy in 1955 and served with Attack Squadron 15 aboard the Midway-class aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt. He retired from the Armed Services as a Chief Petty Officer in 1975. He went on to work for Larch Corrections Center and the DSHS. He retired from Washington State in 2003.
Wes loved spending his time with family and friends. He is loved for his witty sense of humor and will be missed by many. He spent his leisure time playing the piano, singing, golfing and tending to his roses.
Wes is survived by his wife of 45 years Cora Thomas; daughters Gail, Sally and Audrey; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The memorial service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens 1101 NE 112th Ave, Vancouver, WA. 98684 on April 27, 2019 at 12:30 p.m.
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Thinking of Cora and her family. Prayers on this anniversary.
Maryann Sawyer
Friend
April 18, 2021
Wes was a great neighbor. Love his wife Cora. My daughter and I enjoyed living next door for years.
Debbie Hunt
April 28, 2019
Wes will forever be missed by family and friends alike. He was not only a brother in law but a brother in arms for the past 46 years. My heart ant love go out to his wife, children and family member. You will greatly missed but your journey home has finally come and your are now safely in the arms of the lord.......rest in peace my dear friend.
Ralph Munger
April 27, 2019
Liz Webber
April 26, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
April 26, 2019
I first met Wes when I started working at Larch Corrections Center in 1983. Two years later I started working for Wes in the Records Department. He was not only my boss, he was my mentor; but most of all, he was my friend. He always had a smile on his face & told jokes & did pranks on me & others all the time. I really enjoyed working for him as he always made me smile & laugh. Every time I would go to Yakima & bring back cherries, Wes would say where's mine. Brought his to the office & he would eat them before the end of the day. I was happy for him when he retired, but I missed his smiling face each & every day. RIP my friend.
Linda Wade
April 26, 2019
I'm going to miss you Dad. Golfing with you and helping you work on projects around your home will always be warm memories for me.
Robert Burdick
April 24, 2019
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Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel1101 NE 112th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684
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