Mary Ann Chivers Thomas, 12 April 1878

MARY ANN THOMAS DIED IN CALIFORNIA

Mrs. Mary Ann Chivers Thomas, 76, an Idaho resident for many ears, died January 22 of a heart ailment in San Francisco, CA, where she has been residing. Mrs. Thomas had been ill for seven weeks.

She was born April 12, 1878 at Malad, a daughter of James and Mary Ann Richards Chivers. Reared and educated at Malad, she was a member of the LDS Church and active in Relief Society work. She was also a member of the Oneida County War Mothers. She was married to John O. Thomas in 1897 at Malad. Mr. Thomas died 21 years ago.

Surviving are eight sons: Dan C., Salt lake City; John Cleon, Moscow, ID; William Dale, San Francisco; Lynn, Alameda, CA; Paul C., Twin Falls, ID; Glenn C., Oakland, CA; Marion C., Hayward, CA; Fay C., Oakland, CA; 13 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters: James R. Chivers, Malad; Hyrum Chivers, Boise, ID; Mrs. Leah Evans, Malad; Mrs. Eliza Evans, Malad.

FUNERAL SERVICES
Malad Second Ward Chapel – January 27, 1955
Bishop A.G. Willie, Officiating

Family Prayer at home – D. LeRoy Thomas
Invocation at the church – Espy Thomas
Solo – Keith Evans
Obituary – W.W. Thomas
Tribute to a War Mother – Mrs. Laura Jones
Duet – Ward Sisters
Talk – Dr. Thomas W. Richards
Solo – Jenkin Palmer
Benediction – LaMar Thomas
Prelude and Postlude Music – Mrs. Blanche Camp

At the cemetery the dedicatory prayer was offered by J. Guy Benson

Pallbearers: Keith Evans, Darrell Chivers, Monte Swenson, LeRoy Thomas, Wayne Chivers, Evan Chivers.

Flowers were cared for by War Mothers and friends.