Lieutenant Colonel William "Bill" H. Thousand left this earth for his eternal adventure on November 28th, 2023. In 1943, at the age of 17 he began his 23-year career in The United States Marine Corp. He saw action in WWII, Korea war and Vietnam. During his time of service, Bill was recognized on multiple occasions. He was awarded a Letter of Commendation with combat V for Korean action. In addition, he received The Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation with Combat Star, and two Combat Stars (WW II Victory Medal, Japan Occupational Medal). In 2017, while on an "Honor Flight" trip to Washington D.C., he was personally recognized by Vice President Pence.
Following his retirement from the Marines, Bill committed time as a member of the Footnotes Dance Club, Colorado Mountain Club and the Eagles. He was an avid horseman, hiker, cyclist, skier and dancer. He would always be found hosting and mixing drinks at the post adventure tailgate parties. Bill and his wife Nancy competed and won several dance competitions and traveled the world together. Hand-in-hand, they visited 48 countries.
William is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Thousand; Children, Jacqueline Thousand (Richard Villa). Michael Thousand (Kathy), Marian Alexander (Alan), Diane Poulos, Jonna Baker (Jim Dunn), Pete Poulos, Tom Poulos, and Adrian Foster; Grandchildren, Mitzi Cordova, Tonya Mahan (Sean), Chica Stein (Jason), Rebecca Villa, Chang Prak, Catherine Baker (Ryan Newton), Sarah Baker (Juana), Timothy Baker; Thirteen great-grandchildren; And eight great-great grandchildren.
Services to be determined at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Gentiva Hospice.
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