Obituary of Lester THOMAS

Lester Keith Thomas, 75, passed away on February 10, 2004 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born on October 8, 1928 in New Kensington, PA. Lester moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 10 years ago from Simi Valley, CA. He worked as an Operating Engineer for Local 12 in Los Angeles, CA; for 33 years. Lester proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Moose Lodge for 40 years, was a clown collector and also liked to fish.He is survived by his daughters Lonnie Blume and husband Al of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Michaela Bradburn and husband Bob of Reno, NV; brother Robert Thomas of CA; sister Linda and grandchildren Elbert Blume Jr; Carrie Law, Vicki Kruse, Dawn Hubbard, Keith and Glen Bradburn and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in by his parents George W. and Florence B. (Eberhart) Thomas, wife Dorothy Thomas and sisters Betty and NormaVisitation will be held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Friday, February 13, 2004 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Services will be held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Friday, February 13, 2004 at 12:00 pm. with Marty E. Kruse officiating. Burial will take place at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens with military honors. A reception will follow at the Elks Lodge #2399.God saw you getting tired. And a cure was not to be.So he put his arms around you. And whispered "Come to me."A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest.God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.