Jeanne A. Thomas, 91

Jeanne A. Thomas, 91, passed away on Dec. 6, 2023. She was born on April 15, 1932, in Long Beach, California, to Earl and Elizabeth Hanks. Her mother later married a naval officer, Archie Morrison.   

As a child raised in a career military family, Jeanne travelled all over the world.  She lived in the Philippines and graduated high school at the American School in Tokyo in 1950.

She returned to Long Beach and married the love of her life, Bill Thomas. In Long Beach she started a family, raised two daughters, and attended college for early childhood education.

After Bill passed away in 1977, she moved to Ashland, Oregon, to be closer to her parents and sister, Sandra. She had a happy and busy life going out with friends and working for the Ashland Chamber of Commerce.

She moved to Kalispell in 2013, and for the past four years lived at Immanuel Lutheran Communities, where she enjoyed friendships with her fellow residents and staff.  

She is survived by her daughters, Cynthia (Fred) and Karen; sister, Sandra (Jack); and brother, Steve (Tami); grandson, Peter (Shelly); grandchildren, Adelaide and Finley; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private service for the family will be held in Kalispell.

Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.