December 14, 1936 – August 20, 2022
LeNeah (Lee) Rose Thomas, 85, a former Stockton resident passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Chandler, Arizona.
Lee was an amazing woman of faith and had very strong values. She married Lloyd Thomas and raised three sons. In 1968, they moved their family to Stockton. Lee began her career at California Cedar Products in the 1970’s as a secretary. During her career there, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, eventually retiring as the company’s Industrial Relations Manager.
In 1988 Lee joined the El Dorado Kiwanis Club. ( Clbu for those in the know) During her time, she held the positions of President, Secretary, and Division 27 Lt. Governor. She made official visits to the 14 Kiwanis clubs in San Joaquin County, encouraging participation in events, building knowledge and educating members about the club. She was very kind and very involved with her community. She volunteered at Hospice, DARE, Special Olympics, American Cancer Society, Stockton Asparagus Festival and The Key Club-high school’s equivalent to Kiwanis Club. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church, Sun Lakes, Arizona.
Lee loved spending time with her family, BBQ’s, traveling, gardening and her dog Shiloh. She loved attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. She especially loved baseball.
Lee is survived by her sons: Butch (Debbie), Eddie (Arlene), Dan (Jessie), stepchildren; Chuck (Eileen), Cherri (Mark), six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband; Lloyd Thomas, parents; Truman Croy, Paul and Virginia Swearingen, sisters; Judy Myron and Jerri Bontempt. Lee was loved so deeply by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
SERVICES:
Services for LeNeah will be held at Cherokee Memorial Park in the Vineyard Chapel, 14165 N. Beckman Rd. Lodi, CA on October 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm.
A Reception will follow at First Baptist Church, 267 N. Mills Avenue, Lodi, CA.
Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Thomas family.