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Mr. Timothy Thomas, 57, died at home April 4, 2009 in Palmer. He was born May 11, 1951 in Anchorage to Curtis and Barbara Jean MacNevan Thomas.
Tim completed his education in Phoenix, Ariz.
Tim never felt sorry for himself. He never used his polio as an excuse to get out of doing his part. Tim had a spiritual side to him that helped him to deal with life. He would do anything for anybody. Tim was a hero to all who knew him well. Tim had a crazy sense of humor. He love to swim and could swim like a fish.
Mr. Timothy Thomas is survived by his father, Curtis Raymond Thomas Jr., nephew, Randal Worsnip, nieces; Teresa Smith and Danielle Thomas. He was preceded in death by his mother Barbara Jean Thomas and his sister Barbara Lee Thomas.
Burial will be at Palmer Pioneer Cemetery at a later date and time. This information will be announced later.
Arrangements are being handled by Valley Funeral Home - Palmer.