Obituary Thelma Dolores Thomas Thelma was born 12/14/31 in Puyallup, WA and passed peacefully 9/23/05 in Tacoma, WA. She was preceded by her parents Lloyd and Viola Thomas and two brothers, Jimmy and Guy. She is survived by two sisters, Patricia Averyt of Spanaway, Margaret (John) O'Brien of Fircrest; brother Phillip Thomas of Orting, sister-in-law Patty Thomas of Aberdeen and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 3, 2005 11:00 AM at Fox Island Cemetery. A reception will follow at Spanaway United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home 253-572-6003.