"My deepest condolences to Brenda and Ron's family. I never had the pleasure to meet him but could see how he put a sparkle in Brenda's eyes. May he rest in peace."
In loving memory of
Ronald Thomas
March 2, 1954 - January 19, 2019
Ron Thomas passed away in the arms of his wife, Brenda Ruth Thomas, on Saturday January 19th, 2019. He was also surrounded by family and loved ones as he was called home to be with Heavenly Father.
Ron was born in Soda Springs, Idaho to John Junior and Iona Ashbaker Thomas on March 2, 1954. He grew up on a farm and learned the meaning of hard work, responsibility, ethics, and the love of the outdoors. He graduated from Grace High School, and Wyotech Technical Collage in Laramie, Wyoming.
He moved to California with his wife, Lucy, and daughter, Kayla in 1983. He worked for Ned Clyde Construction as Vice President of Operations. After a divorce, Ron returned to Grace, Idaho to care for his parents. He also worked for the city of Preston School District remodeling the local schools.
Ron and Brenda were introduced on a golf course, one of his favorite pastimes. They quickly created their own style and laughed throughout every game they played. They married in 2011, moving to Stagecoach, Nevada where their love of horses resulted in a remote horse ranch. With Ron's talent for construction, remodeling, and woodworking the ranch became an oasis in the desert.
In 2015, Ron and Brenda moved to Preston Idaho to enjoy more time with Ron's family and experience a new environment of outdoor adventures. There, they made many friends and enjoyed the love of all the neighborhood children. His grandchildren gave him the name of Mr. Roger's when they misunderstood Mr. Ron, and it stuck. All children have since called him Mr. Rogers.
Ron's love of the outdoors, traveling, and exploring new places took he and Brenda on several wonderful road trips. Many great memories, a lot of laughter, and getting lost was abundant. Ron was a tall, quiet, cowboy whose humor, devotion, love, and gentle manner will be missed by many. He was referred to as Mr. Man, or My Tall Drink of Water by his wife Brenda.
Ron is survived by his soul mate, best friend, and eternal wife, Brenda Ruth Thomas of Preston, daughter, Kayla Thomas of Vacaville, Ca, stepdaughter Niki Maples, grandchildren Caleb and Madison Head of Sacramento, Ca, brothers Wynn (Neta) Thomas and Larry (Laurie)Thomas of Grace, Id, Sherwin (Julie Campbell) Thomas of Far West, Ut, and many nephews and nieces. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter Jeni Maples.
Services will be held on Saturday January 26th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 213 South 2nd East, Preston. A viewing will be held Friday January 25th from 6-8 PM, and again Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 with services at 11:00.
Graveside services and interment will be conducted at the Turner Cemetery in Grace Idaho at 3 p.m. Saturday.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations to Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, Utah, in Ron's name would be appreciated.
Funeral Services are under the direction of Franklin County Funeral Home, 56 S. State Street, Preston, Idaho 208-254-7866.
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"My deepest condolences to Kayla, Brenda and Ron's Family. It was a pleasure knowing Ron for the last 43 yrs. Rest in peace Big Guy!"
"Ron was always the best, kindest person. He will be greatly missed."
"It was such a privilege to serve Ron and your family in his last days. Even being so ill, he was so polite and appreciative. He was an example to all. May the Lord bless you as you go forth with your memories."