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Alvin "Ray" Thomas

Birth	:	1937 Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	23 Oct 2021 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Gibbon, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7557983, -98.8756027
Description	:	Alvin Ray Thomas born in 1937 to Albert & Merna (Frederick) Thomas in a farmhouse southeast of Gibbon, NE, passed away on October 23 at the age of 84 in Lincoln, NE. Ray grew up in and around Gibbon, graduating from Gibbon High School in 1954. He married the love of his life, Vivian Marie Jacobsen, on June 5, 1960 in Kearney, NE. To this union, four children were born: Karen Kay, Ronald Ray, Brian Blaine, and Michelle Marie. Ray worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 42 years. After his retirement in... Read More	Alvin Ray Thomas born in 1937 to Albert & Merna (Frederick) Thomas in a farmhouse southeast of Gibbon, NE, passed away on October 23 at the age of 84 in Lincoln, NE. Ray grew up in and around Gibbon, graduating from Gibbon High School in 1954. He married the love of his life, Vivian Marie Jacobsen, on June 5, 1960 in Kearney, NE. To this union, four children were born: Karen Kay, Ronald Ray, Brian Blaine, and Michelle Marie. Ray worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for 42 years. After his retirement in 1999, Ray and Vivian relocated to Lincoln, NE to be closer to family who he loved very much, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, making many beautiful pieces. He loved visiting his favorite restaurant, Woodee's, with friends and family. You could often find him watching any kind of sporting event, especially those of his grandchildren and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The time he spent with his church groups and the friends he made there were very special to him. Ray was blessed with the gift of gab that kept family, friends and even strangers entertained. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother and sister, one great grandchild and his wife, Vivian, in 2018. Survivors include sons Ron (Donelle) Thomas of Omaha, NE, Brian (Teresa) Thomas of McCook, NE, daughters Karen Carlson (Curtis Brown) of Lincoln, Michelle (James) Dillon of Kansas City, MO, six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and sister Marlene Dillow of Hildreth, NE. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Gibbon, NE

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Where is Alvin "Ray" Thomas's memorial?
Alvin "Ray" Thomas's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Gibbon, Buffalo County, USA.
When did Alvin "Ray" Thomas death?
Alvin "Ray" Thomas death on 23 Oct 2021 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Alvin "Ray" Thomas's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7557983
Longitude: -98.8756027

Family Members:

Parent

Albert V. Thomas

(1898 - 1980)

Merna H. Frederick Thomas

(1903 - 1984)

Spouse

Vivian Marie Jacobsen Thomas

(1940 - 2018)

Siblings

Infant Twins Thomas

(1933 - 1933)

Marlene Thomas Dillow

(1935 - unknow)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Gibbon, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7557983, -98.8756027

2. Poor Farm Cemetery
Kearney, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7722220, -98.9697790

3. Shelton Cemetery
Hall County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7725780, -98.7135790

4. Saint Paul Cemetery
Lowell, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6553001, -98.7628021

5. Burgess Cemetery
Poole, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8993710, -98.8956640

6. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8944016, -98.9424973

7. Dow Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8946050, -98.9436760

8. Prairie Center Cemetery
Kearney, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8306007, -99.0456009

9. Fort Kearney Post Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6429000, -99.0066400

10. Kearney Cemetery
Kearney, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7182200, -99.0691200

11. Susan O. Hall Gravesite
Kenesaw, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6554000, -98.7242000

12. First Lutheran Church Columbarium
Kearney, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7091000, -99.0718000

13. Susan C Seawell Haile Gravesite
Kenesaw, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6553200, -98.7133700

14. Saint Wenceslaus Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9161239, -98.8728585

15. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9160995, -98.8981018

16. Saint Lukes Episcopal Columbarium
Kearney, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6990000, -99.0845000

17. Saint Mary Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8581009, -99.0541992

18. Saint Johns Cemetery
Pleasanton, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8875008, -99.0252991

19. Liberty Cemetery
Minden, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5833015, -98.9041977

20. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Wood River, Hall County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8073600, -98.6543160

21. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Shelton, Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9162896, -98.7776927

22. Holy Family Cemetery
Heartwell, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5960999, -98.7605972

23. Majors Cemetery
Buffalo County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9281006, -98.9891968

24. Eaton Cemetery
Heartwell, Kearney County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5614014, -98.8003006