Mildred Holden Thomas

MILDRED "MILLIE" THOMAS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Mildred Edna Holden Thomas, 81, of Idaho Falls, died June 15, 2006, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born February 17, 1925, at Roger, Arkansas, to Lester Lloyd Holden and Laura Alma Chambers Holden. The family moved to Idaho Falls where she attended Idaho Falls High School. Following graduation, she attended the University of Idaho in Moscow. On February 6, 1944, she married George W. Thomas in Idaho Falls. To this union came six daughters. She was a mother and homemaker. She also owned and operated Bish La Kai Indian Jewelry and Gift Shop for ten years prior to her retiring in 1982. She served as Memorial Chairperson for American Cancer Society for 13 years, was a life member of Henrietta Chapter #21, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of First Baptist Church and held many position in the church. Her hobbies included needlework, golf and gambling. Survivors are: Daughter: Bennie Schuldt, Shelley, ID Daughter: Laura (Gene) Stewart, San Luis Obispo, CA Daughter: Georgean Miller, Boise, ID Daughter: Leslie (Kerry) Nisson, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Alice (Grant) Loveridge, Boise, ID Daughter: Dorothy Barber, Idaho Falls, ID 12 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a granddaughter, Margaret Creasy. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2006 at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Idaho Division, 1674 Hill Road, #18, Boise, ID 83702. ------------------------------------------------ Condolences sent online: Roger Hodges [lrhodges2 @ juno.com] Leslie and Kerry and family will have the freshest memories of me and my family. We have dealt with numerous partings of loved ones in our lives and though it is sad and feels difficult, we manage to go on. It seems the perspective we take makes a great difference to the difficulties we have accepting the separations. I wish for you comfort and understanding of the bigger picture of life and its meanings and the things we can do as family as we draw strength from each other. Bless you and Best wishes, Roger Hodges B.J. & Karin Bybee [bjbybee @ msn.com] I am very sorry for your loss. I really wish I could be there but it is just to soon for me. Hope you understand. I'll remember the good times we all had with Millie and George.Again we are sorry. Hal and Valerie Johnson [halerie @ infowest.com] We ejoyed our friednship with George and Millie while working with them on the Springfield Estates Homeowners Association Board in St. George, Utah. Our thoughts are with you. Judy Doster create_your_dreams @ yahoo.com Dear Thomas Family, I felt so sad to learn the news of Millie's passing. She was like a Mother to me and I know how much you will miss her. I asked for and received a copy of the obituary that was posted in The Post Register. It was a very nice one, including the picture of Millie! I had not seen that one before and I would love to get a copy if it is possible; I would be happy to pay for any reproduction costs. Appreciated my conversation with Leslie Sunday evening upon my return to Boise from Seattle, as it was very calming. I told her how ironic it was that I had just written Millie a post card on Friday on my way up to Seattle over the weekend as I had not heard from her in some time..... It was mailed from Seattle... a little late, but I am sure she knew I was thinking about her and sending hugs her way! I will keep in touch and love to all of you! With deepest sympathy, Judy Doster (Julian)