Mrs. Doris Marion Thomas

April 3, 1925 – August 31, 2012

Doris Thomas passed away peacefully at Bow Crest Care Centre on Friday, August 31 after several years of declining health. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Enid (Jim) Whitnack and Avis Thomas; her grandson, Dan (Connie) Whitnack; her great grandchildren, Eldon and Mei-Lynn; and her sister-in-law, Shirley Humphreys as well as many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Noel; her son, Garth and granddaughter, Shera. Doris was born at home on the farm in a Welsh settlement in South Eastern Saskatchewan. She was the last surviving sibling of nine. She taught elementary school for many years and retired from Chief Crowfoot School in Calgary. Doris always kept active and after retirement was able to spend more time travelling and pursuing her hobbies. She was an active member of Confederation Seniors for several years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 710, 10123 99 St., Edmonton, AB T5J 3H1. Thank you to the Bow Crest Care Centre staff who enriched the last few months of mom’s life with their caring and thoughtfulness. A celebration of Doris’ life will be held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Friday, September 7th at 3:30 p.m. with Reverend Tammy Allan officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.