Donald Thomas Obituary

I never met Don but he sounds like he was quite a character. He is sadly missed by very close personal friends of mine.

I have known Don for over 25 years through the VZ Reed Hose Company. I have enjoyed spending time with him and listening to his many stories. He will be sorely missed by all his friends at the Hose Company. God Bless you Don, Dick Cranford

We met Don, years ago, through Mary. We always enjoyed visiting them in their home and loved hearing about their pets and about their adventures. Mary ahd Don were wonderful friends and are missed very much. Our most sincere condolences.



Fondly,



Stan and Lynne

I am Don's first cousin. When my wife and I were transferred to Denver, Colorado in the early 1960's, it gave us a chance to see my aunt and uncle Grace and Ed Thomas at their home near Ellicott. Very often Don would come out to spend the day and we always enjoyed his manner and sense of humor. Reminded us very much of one one of Grace's brothers. After leaving Colorado we did not get back there often enough but did see Grace, Don and Mary a couple more times. We have wonderful memories.

We're Don's first cousins. We used to stop and see his parents on our drive back to Wisconsin. Mary and Don would drive out to the ranch just to see us. With four kids we were too much for Don to handle. The last time we saw him was after Mary's death. What a saint he was to his parents and Mary.

Happy Hunting, Don

(and from Bonnie)

After her husband's death, I remember Don's mother,Grace,

talking about Don, Mary, Jim and all the things they did together. Way out there on the prairie, I knew how important this was to her. Her family gave her reason to expand her interests and feel supported.

Don made friends and acquaintances through his work and because he liked people. Every once in awhile he would call us. It was good to hear that recognizable gruff and friendly voice. We will miss him.



love, bonnie & jim

I first met Don back in 1990 at his gun shop when I was travelling back and forth to Colorado Springs from Omaha NE. I had the pleasure of re-establishing our acquaintance through the V Z Reed Hose Company. Don's hunting stories will always be a highlight of my memories of him. I will miss him!