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Ross J. Thomas, 79, of Tacoma, Washington passed peacefully on January 20, 2020. Farewell Memorial Service will be held on February 28, 2020 at Greater Destiny Church, 324 N J Street, Tacoma, Washington 98403 at 11:30 AM.
Ross”Big Time” Thomas STSCS (SS) (ret) was a true leader. Admired, loved and respected by his shipmates. Sailor Rest Your Oar.
Your USS Tecumseh Shipmates
This message is for Ross’ daughter,Konia, who lives in Hawaii. Ross & I were friends for 56 years – I will miss him most when I think of or hear “Nancy Wilson” ! We met at Ross’ boat for a cruise – I still have the “orange” shirt he gave me with the name of the boat, “Konia Kai”, on the front and “crew member” on the back. He said he named the boat after you ! I would love to her from you about his passing. My email address: [email protected]
Gustav
I was shocked and deeply saddened when I found out about Ross. Ross’s mother and my mother were 1st cousins. I’ve known and loved Ross my entire life. Even though I didn’t see Ross often I always knew he was there if needed. I would love to reach out to any family members and longtime friends of Ross.
Ross and my husband William Kenneth were best friends for over 60 years. Both were submariners. Kenneth served from 1954-1975. He rode 5 diesel boats and 6 nukes. We had a big party for them to celebrate their 40 years of friendship. Ross’ passing left a large void in our lives. Kenneth also passed on August 22, 2022 at the age of 86. We were together for 31 years. I will be having Kenneth’s Memorial on September 1, 2023 in Belcourt, ND. We will be remembering Ross as well as Marshall Tyler, who also served with Ross and Kenneth in the Navy and who also passed this last year. I would love to hear from family and friends of any of these men who were so close to us, and invite all to come to the Memorial on September 1, 2023 in Belcourt ND. My phone number is 701-550-0439, and my name is Bernice Delorme.