Owen James Thomas, age 79 of Hastings, passed away on Friday July 31, 2009 .\r
He is survived by his life partner Marsha Houghtaling, brothers Mason (Helen) Thomas; Richard (Audrey) Thomas; his children; Rodney (Vicki) Thomas and Sandra (Larry) Madsen; son in-law Tim Worm; 5 grandchildren Stacy, Mike, Jennifer, Amanda, and David; 7 great-grandchildren Jeffery, Nichole, Matthew, Kimberly, Samantha, Sarah and Grace. \r
Owen was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Pearl (Moore) Thomas and a daughter Leslie.\r
Owen was a self employed carpenter and retired from EW Bliss Company as a machinist. \r
Memorial contributions can be made to Barry Community Hospice who were a great help in his last weeks.\r
A special thanks to Larry Madsen who helped care for Owen during his final months.\r
No visitation will be held. Graveside services will be held Tuesday August 4, 2009 at 2:00pm at Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Rev. Carla Smith officiating. \r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).