Bernal Dean Thomas

B. Dean Thomas, January 23, 1934-June 18, 2014, beloved father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Show Low, Arizona. He was born in La Junta, Colorado, the son of John Leslie Thomas and Leorah Mamie Thomas. Dean has many friends and shared in several hobbies. At the end of life he was able to look back on all of the places and events that he had experienced with fond memories. He is survived by his sister Margaret Gail Thomas, brother John Wayne Thomas, son Robert Wade Thomas, son David Dean Thomas, grandson Zachery Dean Thomas, granddaughter Alicia Renee Thomas, granddaughter Dara Michelle Vanesian, and 5 great grandchildren; Dala Sumner, Daja Austin, Dana "Maddy" Vanesian, Dane Vanesian and Maryann Popovich. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 11:00 am at Owens Livingston Mortuary-White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street in Show Low, Arizona.