Gary Lee Thomas "P.H."

Loving husband, father and grandfather, age 76, passed away June 29, 2012, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  He was known as “P.H.” by his firefighter cohorts, retiring from the Lansing Fire Department after 27 years.  Gary was a proud member of AA, and he enjoyed working on his lawn and flowers.  Surviving are:  his wife, Patricia Ann; daughters, Kathryn (Chris) Couthen, Cynthia (Joe) Hurst; Melissa Thomas; son, Mark (Marcie) Thomas; and 14 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Brodberg and his parents, Carroll and Amelia Thomas.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2012, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Mark and Michelle Carter
July 1, 2012 at 9:41 am

Dear Joe, Cindy, Cameron, Connor and Carter,

We are so sorry to hear about your dad and grandpa. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you.

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Shelley Sudberry,Nate Mendenhall
July 1, 2012 at 5:08 pm

To Pat and kids,and the extended family,its not a time to say sorry for the lost of your love one.But thank you Gary for enriching and making life easier with your guidance and love. As a member of the extended “family”,your memory will always have a special place in our heart

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Jerry Ericks
July 2, 2012 at 12:57 pm

Pat and family, Gary was always an inspiration and great to work with on the job. I am positive his fire family will miss his smile and conversation in our presence as you most certainly do in yours. May God give you his strength in this time of loss

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