Edna Frederiksen Thomas

EDNA THOMAS DUBOIS, ID -- Edna Virginia Frederiksen Thomas, 76, of Dubois, passed away January 5, 2007, at her home. Edna was born August 21, 1930, in Sugar City, Idaho, to Hans Edward Frederiksen and Virginia McGovern Frederiksen. She attended elementary school in Kilgore and high school in Spencer and St. Anthony prior to going to Chilicothe, Missouri, to attend business college. She married George William "Bill" Thomas July 23, 1950, in Kilgore, Idaho. Their home for many years was working at the Garrett Ranch in Medicine Lodge, then later they made their home in Dubois at their own farm and ranch operation. Edna was a homemaker and mother, served for the Clark County Fair and on the election board. Bill and Edna were chosen as the Grand Marshal and Pioneer Queen of the Clark County Rodeo in 1999. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society. She was a 4-H leader, where she taught many to make her delicious bread. Edna was a fabulous cook and was known for her delicious bread, divinity and canned fruits. She was a wonderful gardener and an excellent seamstress. She was a very giving, thoughtful person. Unfortunately, Alzheimer's disease silenced Edna much too quickly. Survivors include: Husband: George William "Bill" Thomas of Dubois, ID Daughter: Willa (Rex) Swim of Firth, ID Son: George E Thomas of Dubois, ID Daughter: Conni (Marty) Owen of Dubois, ID Brother: Howard Frederiksen of Kilgore, ID Brother: Horace (Shirley) Frederiksen of Kilgore, ID Brother: Ken (Nancy) Frederiksen of Nampa, ID Sister: Harriet Alexander of Idaho Falls, ID She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Terri; her parents; a brother, Billy; and a sister, Margaret Taylor. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2007, at the Beaver Creek LDS Ward in Dubois. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 275 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls and Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Dubois Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Heritage Hall Museum, Dubois, Idaho, 83423. ------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Terrall and Jeanette Hanson terrallh@katewwdb.com We were sorry to hear of Edna's passing. although we are not Family by blood, we always felt like family. The many memories we have won't be forgotten and will carry on in our hearts. May God comfort you all and May His peace shadow you when your thoughts turn to Edna in the weeks, months and years to come. Love Terrall and Jeanette Hanson Kimberly Compton Boyd kboyd@cableone.net Although distant family members (related through out Aunt Vera Thomas Compton) we spent many wonderfully happy days of our youth with Bill, Edna, Willa, Connie, and George (and our cousins) at the Garrett Ranch riding horses and playing in the barn. Many people will never experience the wonderful opportunities we were so fortunate to have on the ranch and only see that kind of life in movies! We learned so much from the family, got the greatest horse in the world from the ranch (Peanuts), and memories, love, and lessons from our extended family to carry us through several lifetimes. Love - Roger Compton, Liz Compton Smith, Kimberly Compton Boyd Forrest Walker, Pam (Horton) Walker, Jeannette Horton fwalker28@cableone.net Sorry to learn of your loss.