Ellen Lincoln Thomas

SUE THOMAS MALAD, ID -- Ellen Sue Lincoln Thomas, 65, of Malad, passed away from complications of breast cancer, September 4, 2006 at her home. She was under care of Hospice Alliance. She was born February 4, 1941, in Grass Valley, California, to Clarence Raymond Lincoln and Muriel Louise Souder Lincoln. She attended Bess Maxwell Elementary and Del Norte High School. She married Errol C. Thomas November 26, 1958, in Crescent City, CA. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple May 3, 1960. They raised 5 children and lived in Malad the past 36 years. She served for 25 years as a Water Safety Instructor, was a bowling instructor for 35 years and managed the Idaho Falls Pinecrest bowling alley for 2 years. She also co-managed the Crescent City Municipal Swimming Pool for 5 years and was co-owner of Crescent Bowl for 4 years. She was also a Junior Director for Modern Woodmen of America for over 30 years, Camp Secretary of Modern Woodmen Camp 6702 in Pocatello, Idaho, and also served on the Malad Planning and Zoning Commission. Survivors include: Husband: Errol Thomas, Malad, ID Daughter: Jill M. (Dr. Christopher) Shields, Pocatello, ID Daughter: Joy (Jack) Bates, Arco, ID Son: James (Danielle)Thomas, Malad City, ID Son: John Thomas, Malad City, ID Daughter-in-law: Christine (Peter) Thomas, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Charles Lincoln, Crescent City, CA Brother: George (Jane) Lincoln, Citrus Heights, CA 10 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents, a son, Peter Benjamin Thomas and a son-in-law, Jack Bates. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2006, at the Malad LDS 3rd Ward with Bishop David Kimberling officiating. Burial will be in the Malad City Cemetery. ------------------------------------------------------------ Condolences sent online: DeAnn Rupert deannladybug@aol.com Errol and family; Very sorry to hear of Sue's passing. Mom and dad died 22 and 24 years ago, respectively, and I am sure they were there to greet her. I am so sorry for your loss. We had great memories growing up in Cresent City with all the church functions. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. DeAnn Rupert Patricia (Schaad) Wilson-Daivs classact2wilson@aol.com I was so sorry to read of Ellen's passing. We graduated together and I remember her well. She was a lovely person and my heartfelt condolence goes out to her family. Keri Rursch keri.rursch@modern-woodmen.org Heartfelt sympathy from Modern Woodmen of America's Home Office Fraternal Department. Your family is in our thoughts at this difficult time. Sue will be remembered as a wonderful youth service club leader. She was among a special group of club leaders with more than 30 years of service, and she earned each of our national conferences. On a personal note, I remember meeting Sue a number of years ago in Idaho. She treated me with incredible kindness and hospitatlity. And I will always remember the delicious home cooked meal she served. With sympathy, Keri Rursch Assistant Fraternal Director