Obituary of Dorothy Ann Thomas

DOROTHY A. THOMAS Dorothy A. Thomas died Saturday, April 11th, at her home in Camas with her family by her side. She was 86. Dorothy was born May 28th, 1927 in Arnegard, North Dakota. She moved to Camas in 1943 with her parents Ole and Alvilda Effie Holter as well as her sisters Opal Repman, Lorraine Gillas, and Donna Rowen who all preceded her in death. Dorothy graduated from Camas High School in 1945. Dorothy married William Bill Thomas in 1948. She and Bill started Riverside bowl in 1957 and sold it in 1967. Dorothy was also a homemaker as well as working many years at Coast to Coast Hardware in Camas. Bill preceded her in death in 1985. She is survived by her daughter Lynda, sons William Tracy, and Scott Lynn all of Camas as well as four grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Dorothy loved to go camping with her late husband and family. She enjoyed reading, spoiling her grandchildren, crocheting and her pets. She really enjoyed spending time with her family. At her request, there will be no service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Straub's Funeral Home and Columbia River Cremation was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southwest Washington Hospice or the Clark County Humane Society. To send condolences or sign the online guestbook, visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.