Deborah Kay Thomas

Dear Bill and Girls- I remember when Debbie got her CEN. She said she was so nervous, and the woman who picked up the results off the machine looked at her and in an expressionless, dull tone said, “Congratulations, you passed.” She said it was so anticlimactic she couldn’t believe it. There she was in the cellar of some building in the District, having accomplished a huge milestone in her career, and the woman who gave her the news was a dud. We laughed about it for months in the ER. When I took my CEN, the same boring woman got the results off the machine. She told me I passed in the same dull way. The first person I called was Debbie, who laughed with me all over again. Your wife and mother had a great sense of humor. Love, Diane.

Debbie was one of the truely good,genuine people in this world and it has been a priveledge to have known her. We will miss her laugh and her ability to make everyone feel special, even when she was so ill. Our thoughts are with you Bill,Katy,Jenny and Erin. Much Love, Tim and Nancy Bostaph

Dear Thomas Family, I was fortunate to have met and shared lunch with Debbie several times at Sibley. Debbie always had a wonderful, positive outlook on life and worked hard to mentor new nurses under her care. We will miss Debbie at Sibley, but we know she has joined the many nurses (angels of mercy)that continue to guide our nursing care.

I couldn’t believe my good fortune when I learned that the lovely nurse I worked with at the Billings Clinic was going to be a relative when I married Harold! It has been a blessing to meet the wonderful Thomas and Smith familty. Harold is deeply touched by being included in the warmth and goodwill of the Smith’s and Thomas’s. We look forward to participating in Debbie’s Montana memorial service.It seems that the world should stop and be still to honor such a great soul. That lady has wings and she is soaring. Love to you all.

Dearest Thomas & Smith families- My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you all with the passing of our much loved angel Deb. Debbie & I became inseperable Best Friends in the 7th grade,then adulthood took our lives on different paths. (Oh the stories I could tell)!!!!! I was very fortunate to meet Bill & Katy! Extremely blessed to have visited over the phone with Deb over the last year!!!!! Your last year’s family Christmas picture was priceless!!!! She will always Be The Best!!!!!! With God’s Love & Comfort— Love, Jeanne

Dear Bill and family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Debbie. She was a very special woman and friend. We grew up together and I know how much she loved you all. May God bless you and the memories you have of having such a special woman in your life. Susan Mettler

Dear Bill and family I was so saddend to learn of Debbie’s passing. Your last Christmas card sounded so optimistic. I can’t begin to tell you how sorry I am and what a heavy feeling it has given me to loose such a good friend. I first met Debbie about 30 years ago when she was a nurse in ICU where my father was after on of his many heart attacks. We immediately became good friends and have kept in touch all these years. Although we dated for a short time, ultimately I couldn’t capture her “free spirt” as she put it, so off she went to Virginia with my air pistol for protection. It was a pleasure to have met Bill on one of their visits to Billings. My thoughts will be with you as you watch the girls mature and the grandkids grow. My deepest sympathies extend to the Smith family as well remembering a special Thanksgiving dinner so many years ago. Please let me know about the Montana memorial.

I grew up with Debbie on Woody Drive. My brother Jim was friends with Dennis,Pat and Dick. Our mothers were also good friends. I was able to visit with Debbie at my Aunt Vickies after her mom died. We stayed in touch with Xmas letters. She wrote a beautiful card after I lost my mom. Debbie was one of the rare people who are beautiful on the inside and on the outside. I am sorry we didn’t get in touch sooner. My deepest sympathy to her family. Please let me know the date of the memorial service in Montana.

Debbie I remember when we were all kids on Woody ave in Billings. I am not at all surprised that you did so much with your life and brought joy into the lives of so many. All who knew you will miss you and it’s a sadder world for your passing.

So sorry about Debbie…. She has always been very dear to me and I would love to go and meet the family at a memorial in Billings.

Thomas and Smith Families, I am sorry to hear about Debbie’s passing. Our condolences to all of you. Please let us know when the memorial service is in Montana. Love, Tracy, Danny and Terry Reese