▰ Mary Lou Thomas-Carson Died December 10, … More Information |
Mary Lou Thomas-Carson, born January 22, 1928 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master December 10, 2014 in Washington. Mary was 86.
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Obituary: Mary Lou Thomas-Carson passed away Dec. 10, 2014, at Summitview . She is remembered as arguably the most prominent and visible figure in Yakimas music and cultural scene throughout the last half-century. Born in Lake Preston, SD, Jan. 22, 1928, Mary Lou Thomas-Carson spent her early years with her family in a variety of ranching communities in South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. For a time, she settled in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and Seaside, Oregon. But for the last half century, her true home has been Yakima, Washington. It was here that she truly thrived; her dedication to the communitys music and arts programs established her as one of the most prominent and cherished figures in town, and she was fortunate to be surrounded by such a supportive network of friends and family. Her love of music began at an early age, inspired by her parents, who were both amateur musicians. graduating from high school in Scottsbluff, NE, she enrolled as a Music major at the University of Colorado in Boulder. It was there that she met her first husband, Harold (Tommy) Thomas. Following graduation, the young couple and their daughter, Julie, moved to Seaside, OR, where Tommy had accepted his first teaching position as the first high school music teacher. In 1955, Mary Lou, Tommy, Julie, and their son Scott, relocated to Yakima, where Tommy became the first band director for the new Eisenhower High School. In 1960, just six weeks after the birth of their son Brian Paul, Mary Lou traveled, by train, with Tommy and 100+ band and drill team members to Washington, DC, representing Washington State in the Kennedy Inaugural Parade. Mary Lous first teaching position was with the Union Gap School district. a hiatus to care for her family, she returned to teach in the Yakima Public Schools for over 30 years. She then taught music in the Yakima Catholic Diocese. All of her years teaching were augmented with a wide spectrum of musical activities, including church choirs at First Presbyterian and Westminster Presbyterian, (where she assumed the role of choir director following Tommys death in 1962). She enthusiastically took on all that was asked of her, continuing to join other organizations like the Warehouse Theater, Bel Canto, the Yakima Symphony, Lions Club, the Yakima Community Band, and countless other community events. Mary Lou married Joe Carson in 1981, and enjoyed his companionship until his death in 1985. In addition to her involvement in music, Mary Lou traveled extensively throughout the US, Canada, Europe, New Zealand and China, often to participate in Volkswalks. In 1967, upon the birth of her first grandchild, Wendy, Mary Lou became affectionately known as Mimi. The moniker evolved from Gramma Mimi, to Aunt Mimi, to Mimi used by friends and family alike. Everyone who came in contact with Mary Lou immediately felt as ease. She was infectiously warm, outgoing, and loved to laugh. Her family eagerly anticipated the moments when she would spontaneously break into song whenever she felt inspired by a word or phrase. Despite personal tragedies and setbacks, the glass in Mary Lous life remained not only half-full, but overflowing. Her eternal optimism and generosity of spirit touched the lives of her family, friends, students, and even the children of those students. The constants in her life were her faith, her family, music and her love of everything Yakima. She was her own chamber of commerce when it came to touting the benefits of Yakima, to which she lovingly referred to as Gods Country. Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Dr. Julie Thomas, Portland, OR, sons D. Scott Thomas ( Guylaine) Landenberg, PA and Brian-Paul Thomas (Richard Keith), Norwalk, CT; brother W. Kent Green (Susie) Naperville, IL. Grand children - Wendy Bax (Dan) Portland, OR, Melissa Jones (Chris), Boston, MA, Gabrielle and Cameron Thomas - Landenberg, PA; Great grand daughters Elyse and Jenna Bax- Portland, OR and nieces Christy Green-Marcus (Trey)- Naperville, IL and Nicole Green- . She was preceded in death by her husbands, her parents and her brother Chad. Her family would like to express their gratitude to the staff members of Summitview and Heartlinks Hospice & Palliative for their dedication to Mary Lous well-being and for the kindness extended to her family. There are so many friends to whom we are grateful, but we would like to especially thank our friend Alma Harris, for the tireless, loving attention she paid Mary Lou and for the support and friendship she graciously extended to our family. A Memorial Service/Concert will be held on , 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m., at Englewood Christian Church, 511 N. 44th Ave., Yakima, WA 98908. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mary Lou Thomas-Carson Memorial Fund at any branch of Wells Fargo Bank; or, if preferred, Mary Lou had suggested the following: Yakima Community Band, Yakima Youth Symphony, Yakima Humane Society and Englewood Christian Church - BackPack Ministry. And when from death Im free, Ill sing and joyful be, And through eternity, Ill sing on, Ill sing on And through eternity, Ill sing on. (What Wondrous Love is This, Christian Folk Hymn, 1811) To share a memory of Mary Lou, please visit www.keithandkeith.com. |
▰ Mary Lou Thomas-Carson Died December 10, … More Information |
Mary Lou Thomas-Carson, born January 22, 1928 entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 10, 2014 in Yakima, Washington. Mary was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Maureen Bell, Lynnette Herz, Karin Magnuson, Jim And Kaethe Pinnell, Vance And Sandy Jennings, Kathy Bensch, Sonja Yeager, David & Julie Gee/kawakami, Linda Graham Stevens, Mary Williams, Mike Clark, David Arnett, Marilee Brothers ( Putnam ), Beverly Benson Vifian, Wendy Bax |
▰ Sheree Carol Thomas-Bird Died February 18, … More Information |
Sheree Carol Thomas-Bird, born December 3, 1990 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 18, 2012 in Grand Coulee, Washington. Sheree was 21.
Family members and close friends: , Theresa Forrest, Antonette Birdsbill, Sunset Bigleggins, Bonnie Burshia, Jackie Iron Cloud, Arienne Low Dog, Brent Newton |
▰ Thomas Edward Hughes, Died December 12, … More Information | Thomas Edward Hughes,, born October 27, 1927 departed this life Sunday December 12, 2013 in Washington. Thomas was 86. |
▰ Zola Thomas Died April 28, … More Information |
Zola Thomas, of Anacortes, Washington, passed away peacefully April 28, 2010. Zola was 71. Obituary published: April 29, 2010 in "Skagit V-H" |
▰ Zachary Thomas Died May 01, … More Information |
Zachary Thomas, of Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully May 1, 1997. Zachary was 86. Obituary published: May 02, 1997 in "San Jose M-N (CA)" |
▰ Yvonne Irene Thomas Died September 04, … More Information | Yvonne Irene Thomas left this earth on September 4, 2017 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Washington. |
▰ Yvonne Thomas Died November 15, … More Information |
Yvonne Thomas, age 86 of Vancouver, Washington, entered Heaven's gates on November 15, 2010. Obituary published: November 16, 2010 in "Camas Post R" |
▰ Yvonne Thomas Died September 12, … More Information |
Yvonne Thomas, age 71 of Olympia, Washington, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master September 12, 2003. Obituary published: September 13, 2003 in "The Olympian" |
▰ Yolanda M Thomas Died December 10, … More Information |
Yolanda M Thomas, of Seattle, Washington, departed this life Sunday December 10, 1998. Yolanda was 87. Obituary published: December 11, 1998 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ Yolanda M Thomas Died December 10, … More Information |
Yolanda M Thomas, of Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she December 10, 1998. Yolanda was 87. Obituary published: December 11, 1998 in "Seattle P-I" |
▰ Woodrow William Thomas Died March 26, … More Information |
Woodrow William Thomas, of Olympia, Washington, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home March 26, 1999. Woodrow was 82. Obituary published: March 27, 1999 in "Daily Olympian" |
▰ Winston R "Corky" Thomas Died May 16, … More Information |
Winston R "Corky" Thomas, age 72 of Washington, born in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, passed away peacefully May 16, 1987. Obituary published: May 17, 1987 in "Valley Daily News" |
▰ Winston John Thomas Died November 06, … More Information |
Winston John Thomas, of Anacortes, Washington, passed away peacefully November 6, 2001. Winston was 92. Obituary published: November 07, 2001 in "AnacortesAm" |
▰ Winston John Thomas Died October 31, … More Information |
Winston John Thomas, of Washington, passed away peacefully October 31, 2001. Winston was 92. Obituary published: November 01, 2001 in "Skagit V-H" |
▰ Winnie Thomas Died September 25, … More Information |
Winnie Thomas, of Spokane, Washington, departed this life Sunday September 25, 1998. Winnie was 84. Obituary published: September 26, 1998 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ Winifred N (Nason) Thomas Died July 07, … More Information |
Winifred N (Nason) Thomas, of Washington, born in Stockton, California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 7, 2000. Winifred was 88. Obituary published: July 08, 2000 in "Daily Olympian" |
▰ Winifred N Thomas Died July 08, … More Information |
Winifred N Thomas, 88, of Hoquiam, Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 8, 2000. Obituary published: July 09, 2000 in "Daily Olympian" |
▰ Wilma Mae (Righetti) Thomas Died January 02, … More Information |
Wilma Mae (Righetti) Thomas, age 83 of Washington, born in Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, died on January 2, 2016. Obituary published: January 03, 2016 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ Wilma Thomas Died May 18, … More Information |
Wilma Thomas, of Spokane, Washington, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 18, 2008. Wilma was 96. Obituary published: May 19, 2008 in "Walla Walla U-B" |
▰ William W Thomas Died December 10, … More Information |
William W Thomas, age 71 of Washington, born in Texas, departed this life Sunday December 10, 2001. Obituary published: December 11, 2001 in "South C-J" |
▰ William Leroy Thomas Died February 25, … More Information |
William Leroy Thomas, 76, went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2003 in Bellingham, Washington. Obituary published: February 26, 2003 in "The Herald" |
▰ William Leroy Thomas Died February 23, … More Information |
William Leroy Thomas, age 76 of Bellingham, Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William February 23, 2003. Obituary published: February 24, 2003 in "Bellnghm H" |
▰ William Leland [Jenkins] Thomas Died March 26, … More Information |
William Leland [Jenkins] Thomas, of Washington, born in Hampton, Nebraska, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 26, 2003. William was 76. Obituary published: March 27, 2003 in "KingCoJournal" |
▰ William Kay Thomas Died February 12, … More Information |
William Kay Thomas, of Washington, born in Cameron, Missouri, entered Heaven's gates on February 12, 1990. William was 60. Obituary published: February 13, 1990 in "Valley Daily News" |
▰ William Kay Thomas Died March 12, … More Information |
William Kay Thomas, of Washington, born in Missouri, entered Heaven's gates on March 12, 1990. William was 60. Obituary published: March 13, 1990 in "Valley Daily News" |
▰ William K Sr Thomas Died December 01, … More Information |
William K Sr Thomas, age 82 of Washington, born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, entered eternal life December 1, 2003. Obituary published: December 02, 2003 in "Peninsula D-N" |
▰ William James "Bill" Thomas Died August 10, … More Information |
William James "Bill" Thomas, age 65 of Tacoma, Washington, passed from this world into the next August 10, 2000. Obituary published: August 11, 2000 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ William J Thomas Died December 04, … More Information |
William J Thomas, of Sultan, Washington, passed from this life on December 4, 2006. William was 59. Obituary published: December 05, 2006 in "The Herald" |
▰ William Harold Thomas Died February 04, … More Information |
William Harold Thomas, age 88 of Washington, passed from this world into the next February 4, 2012. Obituary published: February 05, 2012 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ William George Thomas Died October 14, … More Information |
William George Thomas, of Easton, Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on October 14, 2000. William was 64. Obituary published: October 15, 2000 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ William G Thomas Died October 15, … More Information |
William G Thomas, age 64 of Easton, Washington, joined the Lord October 15, 2000. Obituary published: October 16, 2000 in "Ellensburg D R" |
▰ William Franklin Thomas Died January 03, … More Information |
William Franklin Thomas, of Washington, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed from this life on January 3, 2012. William was 84. Obituary published: January 04, 2012 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ William Eugene Thomas Died May 07, … More Information |
On May 7, 2002, William Eugene Thomas, 85 of Spokane, Washington passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: May 08, 2002 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ William Eugene Thomas Died May 14, … More Information |
William Eugene Thomas, age 85 of Spokane, Washington, entered Heaven's gates on May 14, 2002. Obituary published: May 15, 2002 in "The Star" |
▰ William Eugene Thomas Died May 08, … More Information |
William Eugene Thomas, of Spokane, Washington, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 8, 2002. William was 85. Obituary published: May 09, 2002 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ William Earl "Bill" Thomas Died September 09, … More Information |
William Earl "Bill" Thomas, age 66 of Washington, born in Anchorage, Alaska, went into the presence of the Lord on September 9, 2017. Obituary published: September 10, 2017 in "Tacoma N-T" |
▰ William E Jr "Bill" Thomas Died December 16, … More Information |
William E Jr "Bill" Thomas, 74, of Vancouver, Washington departed this life December 16, 2007. Obituary published: December 17, 2007 in "Oregonian (OR)" |
▰ William E Jr Thomas Died April 10, … More Information |
On April 10, 2007, William E Jr Thomas, 69 of Grand Coulee, Washington passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: April 11, 2007 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ William E Jr Thomas Died April 09, … More Information |
William E Jr Thomas, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed from this life on April 9, 2007. William was 69. Obituary published: April 10, 2007 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ William Douglas Thomas Died April 12, … More Information |
William Douglas Thomas, of Washington, born in Arkansas, went into the presence of the Lord on April 12, 2013. William was 91. Obituary published: April 13, 2013 in "The Herald" |
▰ William Douglas Thomas Died April 08, … More Information |
William Douglas Thomas, of Washington, born in Arkansas, passed away peacefully April 8, 2013. William was 91. Obituary published: April 09, 2013 in "The Herald" |
▰ William Daniel Lee Thomas Died August 05, … More Information |
William Daniel Lee Thomas, of Washington, born in Denver, Colorado, entered eternal life August 5, 2004. William was 65. Obituary published: August 06, 2004 in "The Daily News" |
▰ William D Thomas Died October 04, … More Information |
William D Thomas, of Seattle, Washington, departed this life Sunday October 4, 1998. William was 36. Obituary published: October 05, 1998 in "Seattle Times" |
▰ William C "Willie" Thomas Died December 30, … More Information |
William C "Willie" Thomas, age 82 of Spokane, Washington, entered Heaven's gates on December 30, 2006. Obituary published: December 31, 2006 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ William C "Willie" Thomas Died January 02, … More Information |
William C "Willie" Thomas, age 82 of Washington, born in Missouri, entered eternal life January 2, 2007. Obituary published: January 03, 2007 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ William C "Willie" Thomas Died December 16, … More Information |
William C "Willie" Thomas, of Washington, born in St Louis, Missouri, passed from this life on December 16, 2006. William was 82. Obituary published: December 17, 2006 in "Spokesman-Review" |
▰ William Burton Thomas Died September 09, … More Information |
William Burton Thomas, age 68 of Bremerton, Washington, entered into eternal rest September 9, 1997. Obituary published: September 10, 1997 in "Brem S" |
▰ William Andrew Thomas Died January 02, … More Information |
William Andrew Thomas went into the presence of the Lord on January 2, 2013 in Washington. Obituary published: January 03, 2013 in "The Chron" |
▰ William Allen "Bill" Thomas Died June 21, … More Information |
William Allen "Bill" Thomas, of Tacoma, Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William June 21, 2008. William was 41. Obituary published: June 22, 2008 in "Tacoma N-T" |
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