Monty Kay Thomas

Monty Thomas of Hartline, WA, age 63, passed away Monday December 14th 2020. His passing was unrelated to Covid 19. Monty was born on August 17th 1957 to Norman and Claudia Thomas. Monty is preceded in death by his father Norman Thomas and survived by his wife Tina Kihn Thomas (married 2015), sons Troy Thomas of Olympia, Cameron Thomas of Wilson Creek, stepchildren Fawn-Lee Chernoff, Nicholas Chernoff both of Castlegar BC, Canada and Christal Kihn of Monroe. Mother Claudia Thomas of Marysville, brother Mark Thomas of Hartline, sister Pamela(Thomas)Evans of Arlington and 2 grandchildren and 7 step grandchildren.

Monty was a graduate of Hartline High School class of 1975. After graduating he attended SCC and received an AA in Law Enforcement. Monty worked at Fiberform Boat Co. in Spokane, WA then later took to farming with his father and brother for over 38 years. While farming Monty was also a faithful rural route carrier for the USPS up until his last days. He always made sure everyone got their mail before going to work in the fields. Monty was an avid hunter-outdoors man, loved to fish, had a big heart for animals, enjoyed riding his Harley and was a man who stood for the Red White and Blue and for those who served it. He was active member in his community as a volunteer fireman, city council and EMT. Monty always had time to help those in need.

Monty faced life with amazing strength. His story telling and sense of humor will be missed by all. Gone way too soon. His absence in the lives of those he touched will be felt. He will be remembered as strong man with a huge heart.

Donations may be made in Monty’s memory to Pawsitive Outreach Spay/Neuter Advocates (POSNA) http://pawsitiveoutreach.wix.com/posna and/ or the Hartline Fire Dept.