Helen O. Thomas, 14 June 1910

LA VERNE, CA – Our wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and good friend passed away on October 19, 2002 at Hurricane, UT and has returned to her Heavenly Father.

She was born June 14, 1910 in Malad, ID, a daughter of Richard E. Owens and Sarah Little Owens.

She married her sweetheart, Harold E. Thomas on November 25, 1933 in Salt Lake City, UT. their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on January 20, 1978. They were married for 51 years.

She enjoyed her role as a wife and homemaker, loved handiwork and crafts. Her family and especially grandchildren and great grandchildren were the light of her life.

She was a member of the LaVerne Second Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she lived to serve the Lord and her family and friends, whom she loved. One of her services where she found the greatest joy and love was as a temple worker at the Los Angeles Temple (1986-2002).

She is survived by two sons, H. Earl (Lona) Thomas, Hurricane, UT; Ross M. (Cheryl) Thomas, Placentia, CA; eight grandchildren, Patti, Jeanette, Traci, Evan, Chad, Mark, Martin and Natalie; 18 great grandchildren; sister, Isabelle (Reed) Nielsen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold e. Thomas, brothers, Richard, jack, Robert, Jedd and Stanley Owens.

A memorial service was held October 23, 2002 at the LaVerne, CA Second Ward LDS Chapel. A graveside burial service will be at the Downey City Cemetery.

This wonderful “Daughter of God” will be greatly missed by all who knew her. All of us will get fewer cards and letters – maybe each of us can send a few more to replace hers.