Richard Easton Thomas

Apr 13, 1928 - Feb 4, 2023April 13, 1928 - February 4, 2023

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Richard Easton Thomas

Apr 13, 1928 - Feb 4, 2023April 13, 1928 - February 4, 2023


Place of birth

Muskegon, MI

Son of

David John Thomas and Hildur Westerlund

Marriage

Married Frances Campbell in 1949

Education

Graduated from Michigan State in 1950, obtained M.S. from Northwestern in 1961

Relocation

Moved to Seattle in 1962

Second marriage

Married Mary Ancich Hagberg in 1973

Life passions

Poetry, classical music, debating, the great Northwest, opera

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Survived by wife Mary Thomas, son Robert Thomas, stepchildren Michael Hagberg and Kim Kelly, grandson Christopher Thomas (Koch) and his wife Allison, their sons Rhys, Calvin, and David, and granddaughters Jasmin Thomas and Serena Rinkel

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Richard

Born on April 13, 1928

Muskegon, MI

Passed away on February 4, 2023

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