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Jesse Dogan Thomas
03/25/1927 — 09/18/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Diamond, Missouri
Jesse Dogan Thomas
Jesse Dogan Thomas March 25, 1927 to September 18, 2003
Jesse Thomas peacefully passed away on September 18, 2003, at his home in Richland in the comfort of loved ones, after a long struggle with lung disease. He was blessed by the visits of many loved ones during his final months. Jesse was the 7th child born to William Dud and Lula Mae Thomas on their farm in Diamond, Missouri. Raised during WWII, Jesse and identical twin brother James, tended to the farm while three older brothers served our country. Upon graduating from High School, Jesse enlisted with the Marine Corp and served his country in WWII. He then settle in Okanogan and eventually in Richland in 1949.
He began his career with General Electric as a Store Keeper/Materials Coordinator in 1950. He met his wife, Mary Alice Winchester, at work in 1953 and they married March 5, 1954. He enjoyed fishing with friends and boating with family and friends on the Columbia River. After 41 years at the Hanford Plant, he retired from his position as Manager of Spare Parts for Westinghouse in 1991. During retirement he enjoyed visits to his family in Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Last spring he had the pleasure of celebrating his 75th birthday by reminiscing old times with his dear friends.
Jesse is preceded in death by Mother Lula Mae Etter 32, Father William Dudley Thomas 64, sibilings, Juanita, George, and Bill. He is survived by his wife Mary of 49 years; his daughters, Kathlene Thomas of Pasco, Janet and husband Rick Russum of Kennewick, Cynthia Thomas of Bellingham, and Julie Thomas of Seattle; granddaughters Jessica and Randi Russum of Kennewick; brothers James and wife Wilma of Texas, Lloyd and wife Retha of Missouri; sister Bonnie and husband Mel Zuback of Oklahoma, sister-in-laws Neva Thomas of Texas and Vergie Thomas of Missouri, half brother Lawrence and wife Florence of Missouri.
Visitation will be held on Sunday September 21st from 2-5pm at Einans Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held Monday September 22, at 1pm at Einans Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tri-Cities Hospice House 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336 or a charity of your choice.
I knew Jesse when we were in our early 20’s living in a dormotory in Richland, WN. I have forgotten many people, but not Jesse! I never met anyone who was just exactly what one saw—and he was the most open, honest and pleasant person possible. Even tho we were separated by many miles for many years I find myself missing Jesse. To me Jesse is as much an idea as he is a person, an aspiration for anyone to desire. Bye Jesse.
I knew Jesse when we were in our early 20’s living in a dormotory in Richland, WN. I have forgotten many people, but not Jesse! I never met anyone who was just exactly what one saw—and he was the most open, honest and pleasant person possible. Even tho we were separated by many miles for many years I find myself missing Jesse. To me Jesse is as much an idea as he is a person, an aspiration for anyone to desire. Bye Jesse.
Jesses may be gone but certainly will not be forgotten.
We have many fond memories of the time we spent together over the years.
Among the few were our many good times we shared down at the Snake river, trips to Wenatchee and Seattle, etc.
He was a very special friend to us both.
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Jesse Dogan Thomas