Vesta Rose Thomas Obituary (1930

Vesta (Betty) Rose Thomas, 86 years of age, went to be with her Lord and Savior, November 11, 2017. She was born November 20, 1930 to Isabel and Virgil Kinsey in Durant, OK. She graduated from high school in Manson, WA. Betty was the sixth of nine children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry in 2014, and her mother, father and three sisters and three brothers. Betty met and married Jerry Thomas in 1963, together they raised four children on their ranch in Cottonwood Canyon in West Valley. Betty is survived by two brothers, Vernon and Kenneth, children, Rick (Denise) Stilley, Debby (Mike) Smith, Steve (Melanie) Stilley and Ray (Renee) Thomas, nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty grew up in a family of musicians, she loved music and instilled that in her children. She loved gardening and canning. Her door was always open at mealtimes on the Thomas ranch. She was a hard worker, a wonderful mother and grandmother, and had a great sense of humor. She was deeply loved and will be missed by many. There will be a viewing Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Shaw & Sons, 201 N. Second St., Yakima, WA 98901, from 3 PM to 7 PM. A graveside service will be held at West Hills Memorial Park at 11 AM, Friday, November 17, and memorial service and reception at West Valley Missionary Church, 11107 Wide Hollow Rd. to follow at 12 PM. Betty's family would like to thank the staff at Izzy's Adult Family home for the loving care they gave her and making her feel like one of their family. To share some memories or condolences with Betty's family please visit www.shawandsons.com.