Obituary of Doris V. Thomas

Doris V Thomas, 91, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Clare Bridge, Farmington Hills. She was predeceased by her husbands, Julian B. Thomas, and Jack B. Evans; her son, Jack B. Thomas, and her sister, Ruth T Hamilton. The long time Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Woods resident was born in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of William E. and Hilda Topping. She graduated from Southeastern High School and attended Detroit Business Institute. Mrs. Thomas was a long time volunteer for the Red Cross, Meals for the Homebound, and past president of the Women's Guild at Bon Secours Hospital; she also was a member of the Southeastern High School Alumni Reunion Committee. She loved spending time with her family and friends and was a 52 year supporter of GPFC Little League, Babe Ruth, and GP South baseball where she supported her two sons and grandson. She is survived by her children, Patricia Mason, Denver CO; Christine T. Butler (John), Easton MD and Brookesville ME; Margaret T. Butterly (Vincent), Grosse Pointe; and Richard E. Thomas (Sara) of Brighton; daughter- in-law, Diane Thomas, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and niece, Muriel Wagner. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2012, at White Chapel Cemetery. Donations may be made to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, 27355 John R, Madison Heights MI 48071.