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- Died at home, 21020 South Olson Road
Norman was born on November 6, 1938 and passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Norman was a resident of Beavercreek, Oregon at the time of passing.
Norm went to various schools in the Portland/Estacada area and graduated from Gervais High.
He went to Oregon College of Education then joined the Oregon National Guard in February of 1956.
Colonel Norman A. Thomas
Nov. 6, 1938 - Nov. 7, 2019
Colonel Norman A. Thomas passed away at his home in Beavercreek Nov. 7, 2019.
Born in Portland to Juell L. Thomas and Margaret E. Wade, he graduated from Gervais High, went to Oregon College of Education then joined the Oregon National Guard in 1956. He excelled in his career and after proudly serving his country for over 38 years, retired as Colonel, Chief of Staff of the Oregon National Guard. He was a decorated soldier, receiving the Legion of Merit and Meritorious Service Medal among other awards.
After retiring he and his wife traveled and became active with horses, competing in carriage driving events. They built the Thomas Equestrian Center in Beavercreek and joined the driving club, Western Whips & Wheels.
Norm was the loving husband of Linda; father to Karen, Mike and the late Ronald Thomas; grandfather to Aron, Allison and Noah Thomas; great-grandfather to Avery, Greyson, Ellie and Barrett Thomas; and brother to Penelope Sims, Debra Nickel, Judy Royce and the late Dale Thomas.
A military funeral to honor him will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd., Happy Valley. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., at the Tumwater Ballroom, 211 Tumwater Dr., Oregon City. Light refreshments will be served.
Please sign the online guest book at www.oregonlive.com/obits
Published in The Oregonian from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2019
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1938 - 2019 (81 years)