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SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2018
VISITATION: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m.
CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST (5109 WASHNGTON AVE.)
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STURTEVANT – Jeanne H. Thomas was born February 19, 1916 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed to eternal life on July 4, 2018
She grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Oklahoma City University in 1937 with a BA degree in history and art with the intention of teaching. However, she accepted a scholarship offer to Garrett Theological Seminary on the campus of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. At Garrett she met her future husband, Herman F. Thomas. They were married December 29, 1938 in Oklahoma City.
As her husband was a Methodist minister in Wisconsin they moved to his appointment in Plover, Wisconsin. Jeanne was a loyal supporter of her husband’s ministry as they moved to various church appointments in the state. She was member of Christ Church United Methodist, United Methodist Women and a member of PEO Chapter CF.
She is survived by a daughter, Gloria Thomas of Racine, Wisconsin, and son, Neal (Jan) Thomas, Elkhart, Indiana and their children Jeremy (Amanda) Thomas of Northville, Michigan and Stephanie (Dan) Mendoza, Richland, Washington. Also surviving are great grandchildren Mason, Connor, and Jenna Thomas and Marcella Mendoza.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Christ Church United Methodist (5109 Washington Ave) on Saturday, July 7, 2018 for a visitation from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. A service remembering and celebrating her life will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor George Kafer officiating. A private interment will take place at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Memorials can be sent to Christ Church United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave., Racine, WI 53406
Becky & Steve Heiner says
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Walt and Paula Macomber says
Gloria, we are in Seattle visiting our youngest and will be unable to attend the service. Your mother was the poster woman for what a Christian should look and act like, and her smile was electric. We send our thoughts and prayers you you and your family. Peace, the Macombers
Kay Schulz says
Jeanne was a wonderful lady and I feel fortunate to have known her. My deepest sympathy to you.
Ray Schlegelmilch says
Jeanne was a wonderful person, and I am privileged to have known her. Her smile helped to convey her cheeriness and positivity, and went so well with her sense of humor! She will be greatly missed.
Trudy Maiwald, Killarney Kourt, apt.124 says
Jeanne was one of my best friends. She always was uplifting to me when I was well and now with my malady. She was beautiful inside and out and I was privileged to have the pleasure of knowing her, She is with GOD and her husband now and all of have to say is:
GOD bless you Jeanne and Until we meet again.
Vicki Lea Fey says
Sincere condolences to her family.
Jean will be greatly missed at Killarnery Kourt, where she was loved by all.
Only knowing her for 5 years she always had a smile and good word for everyone.