John Charles Thomason, age 60, was born May 1st, 1957 in Indigo, CA to Marjorie and Farrell Thomason. He unexpectedly passed while surrounded by his family and friends on January 2, 2018 at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie and Farrell Thomason, and his sister and brother, Paula and Gary Thomason. He attended Highline Community College in Des Moines, WA and then became a weapons’ specialist in the U.S. Air Force based in Spokane, WA.  After discharge from the Air Force, he moved in 1992 to his family’s farm in George, WA to grow alfalfa and other various crops and managed the farm for 25 years. In addition to the daily farm operations, he opened an excavating business to develop land in the Columbia Basin. He enjoyed investing in land opportunities across Washington State and being outdoors, especially skiing. One of his proudest accomplishments was the development of vineyards for major wineries. John was excited to be part of the growing marijuana industry. He appreciated being with his large, extended family and always kept them laughing with his witty personality. John is survived by his brother Allan Thomason (Tracy), his sister Dorothy Redmann (Klaus), his nephews, Luke and Troy, and his nieces, Twyla, Kalle, Greta, Ingrid, Veronika, Alex and Bailey.

The Rosary service will be held at Christ the King church on Sunday, January 7^th at 7 p.m. Prior to the funeral service a viewing will take place at Scharbachs Columbia Funeral Home in Quincy on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 10.00 am. Funeral service will be at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Quincy, WA on Monday, January 8th, at 12 p.m. Following the Church service will be the Graveside service at the Quincy cemetery.