Thomas died peacefully on March 11, 2005 at the age of 84 years. Survived by his loving wife Alice of Penticton, B.C., son Steve (Treena) of Okanagan Falls, B.C., grandchildren Laura and Tricia, great grandchildren Taylor and Megan. Tom moved to Burns Lake from Texas in 1967 and worked for many years at Burns Lake and District Hospital until he retired in 1982. He and Alice enjoyed camping and fishing in the Burns Lake area. He was a paratrooper in WWII in the 101st Air Borne. Tom and Alice moved to Penticton in 1990 and then enjoyed going South for the winter to Texas and Florida for many years. No service by Tom’s request. Condolences may be directed to the family: parkview@vip.net