Joan A. Thomas
Joan A. Thomas, 86, of Medina, passed away peacefully on Thu. May 14, 2020 at Absolut Care in Gasport, surrounded by family.
Joan was born on Sept. 16, 1933 and was a daughter of Vernon and Alice Krisher. She married the love of her life, John (Jack) A. Thomas, on June 18, 1971, and Jack passed away on Oct. 18, 2015. Joan was a graduate of Lyndonville High School and Houghton College. She taught at Lyndonville Central School for 30+ years. Joan and Jack loved to travel around in their RV in their younger years, and to go on cruises with family later in life. In her free time, Joan loved to be outside working in her garden, or playing her piano. She was dedicated to her church community and played organ and piano during Sunday services. After retirement, Joan and Jack lived in Florida during the winter months and loved to host family and friends in their Tarpon Springs home. In recent years, Joan looked forward to her Tuesday dinner dates with her granddaughter, Ashley.
Joan is survived by her six children, Dawn (Anthony) Kwiatkowski, David (Bobbi) Huntington, Mark Thomas, Judy (Bill) Wright, Jeffrey (Debbie) Thomas and Jon Thomas; her grandchildren, which include Christopher, Darren, Nicole, Ashley, Nathan, Aaron, Kristen, Suzy, Ryan, Justin, Kayla, Tammy and Jay; her siblings, Suzanne Lorenz, Carol Fulcomer and Dan (Christine) Krisher; along with many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to the love of her life, Jack, she was also predeceased by her parents, Vernon and Alice Krisher; her son, Douglas Huntington; her daughter, Jacquie Atkinson; and her siblings, Vernon (Bud) Krisher, Margie Mapes and Diane Palmer.
There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Burial will be in Lynhaven Cemetery, Lyndonville.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Joan’s name to Alzheimer’s Association, or to Yates Baptist Church in Lyndonville.
Arrangements were entrusted to Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N.Main St., Lyndonville NY 14098. Please light a candle or share a memory of Joan at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.
