RONALD LEROY THOMAS FAMILY

Ron and Donna's Wedding Photo

RONALD LEROY: Ronald, known to his friends and family as Ron, was born Sept.19, 1931 in Clear Lake, Skagit Co., Washington. He died 18 Apr 2006 at his home in Mill A, Cook Washington from an accident on his tractor. On Sept.20,1952, he married Donna Rae JENSEN, she was born January 19, 1934 in Vermillion, Clay Co., North Dakota.Her Father was James Chris JENSEN and her Mother was Nellie Gertude MOTOR. Ronald served four years in the US Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He served during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Korea. After his discharge, Ronald moved his family to Redwood City, CA. He worked as a maintenance man and carpenter for the Sequoian, which was a retirement home in Portola Valley. He moved back to White Salmon, WA. in 1978 and went to work for Luhr Jensen's in Hood River, OR., until his retirement in 1993. Ronald is skilled in carpentry, and enjoys fishing and hunting and his computer. He owns his home in Mill A, Cook, WA. Donna brought a baby son, Michael Carl, with her to this marriage. Michael was adopted by Ronald, May 17,1953. Ron passed away April 2006 at his home in Mill A, Washington, he is buried in the Oddfellow Cemetery in White Salmon, Klickitat Co., Washington 6 Children Michael C., Buster D., Judy A., Malvin C., Kelly J., and Ronald L.
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Michael Carl: (Adopted) He was born 17 June 1952 in Yakima, Yakima Co., Wash. He had 2 children by Shelly HARBUCK. Michael is the son of Donna, and adopted son of Ronald. He spent a few months in the US Navy and then moved around for several years. Michael had a habit of disappearing for years at a time. As of 1997, he is living in Sacramento, CA. 2 Children

Rayana Janiel: She was born 5 April 1989........ Kaycee Cheyenne: She was born 24 June 1991

Buster Duane: He was born 18 August 1954 in White Salmon, Klickitat Co., Wash. He married Gwen Marie WITZEL on 4 August 1973 in Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA. She was born 19 June 1956 in Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA. Her Father is Henry Franklin WITZEL and her Mother is Margaret Louise PINCKNEY. Buster graduated from Menlo Atherton High School in Menlo Park in 1971. He was manager for Howard Tire Co. in Belmont and presently (1997) is manager of Rox Automotive in Belmont. Buster enjoys his computer and camping and boating with his family. He also enjoys bowling. Gwen is an office manager at a local elementary school. She also has her cosmotologist license. She enjoys reading, crocheting, bowling and camping with her family. 2 Children Nichole M., and Jason D.

Nichole Marie: Nichole was born 29 Feb.1976 in Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA. Nicole graduated from Sequoia High School in 1994 in Redwood City, CA. She is continuing her education at Canada Community College. She enjoys most crafts and shopping. Nichole married 6 May, 2000 in Portola Valley, San Mateo County, CA. to William LYNCH. Son of Mr. and Mrs. William LYNCH.1 Child

Kaitlyn Marie: She was born August 24, 2002 in Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA.

Jason Duane: Jason was born 27 Mar.1979 in Redwood City, San Mateo Co., CA. Jason graduated from Sequoia High School in 1997 in Redwood City, CA. He married May 18, 2002 in Half Moon Bay, California to Nora Tina WITHROW. He enjoys motorcycle's, perferable dirt bikes, and bull riding.

Judy Ann: She was born 8 May 1956 in White Salmon, Klickitat Co., Wash. She married Dale Arthur COOKE on 11 Aug.1979 in Cook, Skamania Co., Wash. He was born 16 Feb.1957 in St. Helens, Columbia Co., Ore. They later divorced. Judy graduated from Menlo Atherton High School in Menlo Park, CA. in 1974. She moved with her family to Cook, WA. and is presently (2003) working at Underwood Fruit & Warehouse in Bingen, WA. Judy spends her free time doing crafts and crocheting. Dale is a timber faller for a local logging Co. His hobbies are hunting, fishing, and most outdoor sports. 2 Children Nicholas D., and Jennifer A.

Nicholas Dale: B: 12 July 1981 in Hood River, Hood River Co., Ore. He will graduate from High School in 1999. He is interested in computers and camping.

Jennifer Ann: Jennifer was born 12 Aug.1983 in Hood River, Hood River Co., Ore. Jennifer enjoys crafts, camping, and shopping.

Malvin Chris: Better known to his friends and family as "Chris". He was born 1 Dec. 1958 in White Salmon, Klickitat Co., Wash. Chris is presently (1997) employed at Underwood Fruit & Warehouse in Bingen, WA. He now lives in Yakima, Washington (2003) He enjoys woodworking and radio controlled boats and planes. He is not married.

Kelly Jay: He was born 6 January 1960 at White Salmon, Klickitat Co., Wash. Kelly lived in Redwood City, CA. and worked as an auto mechanic and carpenter. He moved to Cook, WA. in 1991 and now (1997) is an interstate truck driver. His hobbies are fishing, camping, motorcycles, auto, sking and controlled planes. Kelly is not married.

Ronald Lee: He was born 26 May 1961 in White Salmon, Klickitat Co.,Wash. On 30 Aug. 1997 he married Jacqueline Alfreda PHELPS, She was born 5 June 1961 in Tulare, Kern Co., CA. Her Father is, Junior Eugene PHELPS and her Mother is, Effie Mae THOMPSON. Ronald moved to Cook, WA. with his parents in 1978 and now (1997) employed at Underwood Fruit & Warehouse in Bingen, WA. His hobbies are fishing, hunting and radio controlled planes and boats. At the present time (1999)Jackie works for the Milestone Nursery in Lyle, Washington. She likes to camp, hike and gardening. Jackie, earned her G.E.D. She brought a daughter, Mysta Elmira Phelps, B: 15 Feb. 1976, into this marriage. Mysta also has a child, Brandon Michael Phelps, he was born 1 Feb. 1992.