1944
Sandra
2016
Sandra (Blumer) Thomas
October 21, 1944 — December 31, 2016
Fruitland
Sandra Lee Thomas
October 21, 1944 - December 31, 2016
Sandra Lee Thomas, 72, of Fruitland, returned to her Heavenly Father on December 31, 2016 in Fruitland. She was born on October 21, 1944 in Billings, Montana to Dorothy and Ernest Fritz Blumer.
In late September, Sandy complained of stomach pain and discomfort. After repeated tests and doctor visits, she was diagnosed with Primary Peritoneal Cancer in early October. Throughout her sickness, Sandy was patient, cheerful and gracious. She passed from this life in peace, surrounded by those who loved her and cherished her warmth and gentleness. The family wishes to thank Dr. Payne, Dr. Ketcham, Dr. Hoffman, Dr. Gibbs, Dr. Sharma, Dr. Vela-Sandoval, Dr. DelCarmen, Dr. Chavez, Dr. McCulloch, and Dr. Imam for attending to Sandy throughout her illness. They would also like to thank Cammie, Anita, Tess, Suzi, Tyra, Sarah, and the many others who tended to Sandy during her hospitalizations. Gratitude is also extended to the nurses from Guardian Angel Home Health. A special thanks to the Basin Home Health and Hospice Team; Tracie, Dell, Trish (and the rest of the team who works behind the scenes) for their extraordinary kindness and tenderness with Sandy at her journey's end.
Sandy is preceded in death by her parents and her only sibling, William S. Blumer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jerry W. Thomas as well as her children and their spouses: Todd and Caroline Thomas (Kirtland, NM), Troy and Elizabeth Thomas (Orem, UT), Travis and Andrea Thomas (Albuquerque, NM), Tyler and Jacque Thomas (Gilbert, AZ), and Tiffany and Andrew Loeber (Las Vegas, NV). Grandma Sandy is survived by twenty-five grandchildren, a granddaughter in law and a grandson that is due in January.
Sandy loved her Heavenly Father and was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved to serve others and filled many church assignments throughout her life, including most recently serving in the Albuquerque New Mexico Temple.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Kirtland Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 10 Road 6523, in Kirtland. Burial will follow at the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery. Sandy's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel-Kirtland, 458 County Road 6100. in Kirtland, (505) 598- 9636
Sandra Lee Thomas
October 21, 1944 - December 31, 2016
Sandra Lee Thomas, 72, of Fruitland, returned to her Heavenly Father on December 31, 2016 in Fruitland. She was born on October 21, 1944 in Billings, Montana to Dorothy and Ernest Fritz Blumer.
In late September, Sandy complained of stomach pain and discomfort. After repeated tests and doctor visits, she was diagnosed with Primary Peritoneal Cancer in early October. Throughout her sickness, Sandy was patient, cheerful and gracious. She passed from this life in peace, surrounded by those who loved her and cherished her warmth and gentleness. The family wishes to thank Dr. Payne, Dr. Ketcham, Dr. Hoffman, Dr. Gibbs, Dr. Sharma, Dr. Vela-Sandoval, Dr. DelCarmen, Dr. Chavez, Dr. McCulloch, and Dr. Imam for attending to Sandy throughout her illness. They would also like to thank Cammie, Anita, Tess, Suzi, Tyra, Sarah, and the many others who tended to Sandy during her hospitalizations. Gratitude is also extended to the nurses from Guardian Angel Home Health. A special thanks to the Basin Home Health and Hospice Team; Tracie, Dell, Trish (and the rest of the team who works behind the scenes) for their extraordinary kindness and tenderness with Sandy at her journey's end.
Sandy is preceded in death by her parents and her only sibling, William S. Blumer. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jerry W. Thomas as well as her children and their spouses: Todd and Caroline Thomas (Kirtland, NM), Troy and Elizabeth Thomas (Orem, UT), Travis and Andrea Thomas (Albuquerque, NM), Tyler and Jacque Thomas (Gilbert, AZ), and Tiffany and Andrew Loeber (Las Vegas, NV). Grandma Sandy is survived by twenty-five grandchildren, a granddaughter in law and a grandson that is due in January.
Sandy loved her Heavenly Father and was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved to serve others and filled many church assignments throughout her life, including most recently serving in the Albuquerque New Mexico Temple.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Kirtland Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 10 Road 6523, in Kirtland. Burial will follow at the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery. Sandy's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel-Kirtland, 458 County Road 6100. in Kirtland, (505) 598- 9636
Service Details
Thursday, January 5th, 2017 10:00am, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Kirtland Stake Center
Interment Details
Kirtland - Fruitland Cemetery
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