Person Page - 3720

     Rev. Clio Edward Thomas was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, 8712 12th Avenue NW, Seattle, King Co., Washington.³ He Clio Edward Thomas, June 9, 1930 - November 12, 2020. Clio Edward Thomas was the youngest of five sons born to Edward and Dahlia Thomas on their 50-acre farm in the rugged hills of West Virginia. While attending Aurora College in Aurora, Illinois, he met Kathleen McClure, the love of his life. They were married in 1952 and raised 6 children together. In their early years together, they served congregations in Illinois and Wisconsin. In 1962, they moved to Seattle to pastor the Seattle Advent Christian Church on Capitol Hill and later, the West Valley Advent Christian Church in Kent. In addition to pastoring, Clio was an adjunct professor and board member of the Fuller Seminary extension program in Seattle for many years. In his semi-retirement, he traveled broadly throughout Asia as the Asia Pacific Area Director for the Advent Christian Denomination. He supported many students and churches in this role and made friends all over the world. Clio was a gifted leader and he authentically exemplified the qualities of humility, patience, love, compassion, and acceptance to those he served. His life was an ongoing expression of God's healing love. His presence on this earth touched the lives of countless people. To quote a dear friend, "If our heavenly mansion is filled with those whose lives we have touched, Clio's mansion will be standing room only!" Family was everything to Clio. He was a wonderful husband, and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Holiday celebrations, birthday dinners, family vacations and spending time working and playing together at the cabin on Vashon Island created the foundation for many happy and cherished memories. He was always available for advice, for help and for fun. He had many interests and hobbies including horticulture, sports, photography, reading, writing, making fruit leather and enjoying the beautiful outdoor venues the Pacific Northwest had to offer. He created and tended many beautiful gardens during his lifetime, including those he nurtured through Trend Services, the landscaping business he established in his later years. Clio died peacefully and comfortably at UW Northwest Hospital after a very brief illness, exactly 1 year after the death of his beloved youngest daughter, Tabitha Gadzuk He is deeply missed by Kathleen, his wife of 68 years, their children Jan Muth (John), Stan Thomas (Diane), Mary Quarterman (Jay), Peter Thomas (Michelle), Andy Thomas, and son-in-law Brian Gadzuk. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.² He was born on June 9, 1930 at Clay Co., West Virginia.² He married Kathleen McClure in 1952.^3,2 Rev. Clio Edward Thomas died on November 12, 2020 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 90.²

     Evelyn Lee Shell was buried at Bixler Memorial Gardens East, Suwannee Co., Florida.³ She was born on January 19, 1927 at Florida.^3,4 As of January 10, 1945,her married name was Thomas.² She married Rev. Joyce Kilmer Thomas, son of Edward Elliott Thomas and Minnie Dahlia Procious, on January 10, 1945 at Hillsborough Co., Florida.^1,2 Evelyn Lee Shell died on June 1, 2013 at age 86.³

     Rev. Mark Elliot Thomas Mark Elliot Thomas went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 6, 2021. Mark was born on March 4, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois to Reverend Joyce K. Thomas and his wife Evelyn. Mark was the second of five siblings. As a young child Mark enjoyed spending his summers in Tampa, FL with his grandparents, Fred and Bertha Shell. His grandfather, Fred Shell, was a driver for a local laundry service and Mark would ride with him on his route to pick up and deliver laundry to his customers. After graduating from Eau Gallie High School, in Melbourne, FL, in 1970, Mark attended Berkshire Christian College on a full scholarship majoring in Pastoral Studies. While attending college he played intramural soccer, basketball and served as a lifeguard at the college pool during the summer months. Mark also worked in the cafeteria washing dishes and that is where he eventually met the love of his life Regina Thomas. Mark and Regina were married July 29, 1972 in Pittsfield, NH and moved to Panama City where Mark worked as a draftsman with an architect in that area. In 1980 Mark started his ministry career at the Lakeland Advent Christian Church until 1989 when he moved to Tampa, FL and started preaching at Lowry Park Advent Christian Church. In January 1994, Mark moved once again to Brandon, FL where he started the Lord of Life Advent Christian Church until May of 1999. After his ministry career Mark started working for a local architect in Brandon, Dykes Johnson Architect, where he retired in December of 2019 when his health started to decline. Mark was also involved with King's Avenue Baptist as a Sunday School Teacher, small group leader, Deacon, Elder, as well as the personnel committee. Mark also would lead the Sunday evening services. Mark is survived by his loving wife, Regina Thomas; his three children, Jason Elliot Thomas, Kristina Lynne Hauschild and Jared Elliot Thomas; his daughter in law, Jeannie Thomas; and his grandchildren, Cole Hauschild, Luke Thomas, Amber Hauschild, Erin Thomas and Kari Thomas.³ He was born on March 4, 1952 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^2,3 He married Regina Elizabeth "Jean" Unknown on July 29, 1972 at Pittsfield, Merrimack Co., New Hampshire.³ Rev. Mark Elliot Thomas died on August 6, 2021 at age 69.²

     Helen Grace Canterbury was buried at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^4,3 She Helen Grace Thomas, July 29, 1923 - January 10, 2014. Helen Grace Thomas, age 90 of Dowling Park, FL passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL. She was a native of Frame, WV moving to Dowling Park in 1992 from Charleston, WV. Helen did clerical work in the sawmill industry. Upon retiring she made her home in the friendly and beautiful Dowling Park, FL. She loved water aerobics and spending time volunteering at the Twice Nice store at the village. She was a member of the Bixler Memorial Chapel. She is survived by one son, Garth Thomas, South Charleston, WV; one daughter, Jane Sidney, Spencer, WV; two brothers, Charles Canterbury, Charleston, WV and James Canterbury, Myrtle Beach, SC; two grandchildren. Her ashes will be placed in the Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens in Charleston, WV.³ She was born on July 29, 1923 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 As of January 16, 1948,her married name was Thomas.² She married Garfield Eugene "Garth" Thomas, son of Edward Elliott Thomas and Minnie Dahlia Procious, on January 16, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Helen Grace Canterbury died on January 10, 2014 at Dowling Park, Suwannee Co., Florida, at age 90.³

     Kathleen McClure was born in 1932.¹ As of 1952,her married name was Thomas.² She married Rev. Clio Edward Thomas, son of Edward Elliott Thomas and Minnie Dahlia Procious, in 1952.^1,2

     Arveda F. Rogers was buried at River Hills Memorial Park, 1650 South River Street, Batavia, Kane Co., Illinois.² Her Social Security Number was 233-28-9153.³ Her married name was Thomas.¹ She married Ronald Procious Thomas, son of Edward Elliott Thomas and Minnie Dahlia Procious.¹ Arveda F. Rogers was born on November 20, 1921 at West Virginia.^4,3 She died on August 18, 2011 at Florida at age 89.³