Michael Thomas

February 15 1975 - April 4 2009

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PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT

Visitation :

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Friday April 10th 2009 4:00-8:00 PM

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

A Time to Remember Michael
Saturday April 11th 2009 at 10:00 am

JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Obituary

Michael Thomas, whose love of life and learning led him to explore the last frontier of Alaska for several years, died Saturday, April 4, in Columbus. He was 34 years old. Born in Columbus on February 15, 1975, Michael developed a love of music early in his childhood and became an accomplished guitar player and performer. He was also a talented writer and voracious reader. Michael was particularly fond of Cormac McCarthy's novels. Following his graduation from Grandview Heights High School, Michael worked in Seward and Anchorage, Alaska, for several summers and one long winter. Later he studied at Fullerton, CA, Community College, Columbus State Community College and graduated from the Ohio Dominican University majoring in English. He was a volunteer for the literacy council. Michael worked in a number of restaurants in Alaska, Oregon, California and Columbus. He was employed at Barcelona Restaurant at the time of his death. He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Bryan of Columbus; father and step-mother, John Thomas and Gail Gregory Thomas of Columbus; two brothers, Greg Thomas of Cincinnati and Ryder Smith of Doha, Qatar; three sisters, Jennifer Thomas of Cleveland, Shannon Brush of Gahanna and Adelia Gregory of Brooklyn, NY; grandparents, Milford and Virginia Myles of Boca Raton, FL; one aunt, Carolyn Thomas of Amherst, MA; great-uncle and great-aunt William and Freda Marshall of New Concord; one uncle, Greg Myles of Cleveland; two nephews, Scott Thomas of Cincinnati and Cameron Sormaz of Cleveland; four nieces, Erica Thomas of Cincinnati, Olivia Sormaz of Cleveland and Lindsay and Sabrina Brush of Gahanna; former wife and friend, Natasha Baghat; four cousins, Deanne Castorena of West Covina, CA, Nicholas and Antoinette Myles and Margaret Begin, all of Cleveland, and many treasured friends. Friends may call FRIDAY, April 10, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00-8:00 PM. A Time To Remember Michael Service will be held 10:00 AM on SATURDAY, April 11, 2009 at funeral home. Interment will follow at the Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road. Michael donated his time to help adults learn to read. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent in Michael's memory to Columbus Literacy Council, Joy Watson, 195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or go to columbusliteracy.org. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Columbus Literacy Council

Condolences for Michael Thomas

From : Bruce Gartner
To : The family of Michael Thomas
Date: April 7th 2009

I am so saddened to learn of the loss of your precious son and brother. Michael was admired and loved by so many in his community and his gentle spirit brought warmth and insight to all his endeavors. How he will be missed. May the family be comforted and know no more sorrow.
From : Wakeshia Harris
To : The family of Michael Thomas
Date: April 7th 2009

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I am so glad I had the privilege to meet Michael. I admired him for his knowledge and widsom of the world, and his respect for others who did not quite think the same as he did. He will be missed.
From : Nicholas Starrett
To : The family of Michael Thomas
Date: April 8th 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Michael was my childhood friend and although we lost touch, I think of him still as one of the best friends I have ever had. Peace.
From : Becky Brell Heater
To : Cindy and family
Date: April 8th 2009

Words cannot describe my sorrow for you and your family. Michael was so special and I remember his beautiful smile, infectious laugh and love of life. Please call me Cindy. My prayers are with you and I love you very much.
From : Bridget Brell Holt
To : Cindy
Date: April 8th 2009

Cindy - please accept my sincerest sympathy at the death of Michael. Becky called me tonight to let me know. While it has been many years since I have seen you, our family cannot forget how much you helped Becky, and consequently the rest of us, during some difficult times. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Regards, Bridget Brell Holt
From : Erin brown(west)
To : The family of Michal Thomas
Date: April 9th 2009

I moved to Jacksonville Fl in 91 and before I moved from Grandview Heights, I remember Mike Thomas very well. His sense of humor= He always had a way of making me laugh when things seemed to be hectic. His sensitivity= What alot people may not know is he was sensitive to others feelings. He wasn't a spiteful person and never intentionally hurt anyone. Just a couple characteristics that I remember in his younger years as a teenager which obviously carried those into his adulthood. I am very sorry for the loss as his family, friends, and the future people of India will miss his contributions but the memories will always be cherished. Erin
From : Carolyn and Bob Moore
To : Cindy and family
Date: April 9th 2009

We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Cindy, we are so grateful that we had the opportunity to meet Michael last summer, while you were visiting us at our cottage on MiddleBass Island. Michael was with friends on Put In Bay and took the ferry over to Middle Bass to meet his mom's room mate from nursing school. We had a great time and Bob and I were so impressed with Michael's intresting accomplishments and his determination to get his degree. After just a short time with Michael, we appreciated his good heart and his thoughtfulness. Cindy, I have never met a mother who was more proud of her son, and rightly so!
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Carolyn and Bob
From : Jim and Laura Tyler
To : Shannon and Family
Date: April 9th 2009

We will pray for your family Shannon. We will pray that you may find strength in each other, through love and cherished memories of Michael. Shannon, your precious family was a dear part of the NatAlex Stable family, and my heart breaks for you. We are here for you and the girls always!
From : Mike and Sue Stanek
To : Cindy and Family
Date: April 10th 2009

Cindy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know he was your pride and joy and he will be missed. Stay close to those that love you in your time of sorrow. Call me anytime. Love and miss you.
From : Mr. and Mrs. Laurence J. Mily
To : Ms. Cindy Bryan
Date: April 10th 2009

Dear Cindy and Family;

Nancy and I want to express our condolences on the senseless loss by the taking of Michael's life.

His accomplishments are clearly a source of pride to you and his future was bright.

While it may be hard to see with all the pain, you now have personal representative for you and your family with God, in MIchael.

You and your family , as well as, Michael are in our prayers.

God Bless You

Laurence and Family
From : The Heneries
To : Michael J. Thomas' family
Date: April 10th 2009

Our family wish to offer our Sympathy to your family at this time.

Death is an enemy of us all.
Tragically we also lost our brother to
this enemy.

Thanks to our loving Creator Jehovah,
we Hope to see our brother Resurrected
to life here on Earth very soon.

‘There is going to be a resurrection of the righteous’ - Acts 24:15

I do hope that these words of Comfort assist you in coping with your loss.

Our Condolence to the Family
From : Kelly Maloney
To : The Family of Michael Thomas
Date: April 10th 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you today and tomorrow. Remember, I'm here if you need me Cindy. With Love....
From : Jim
To : Cindy
Date: April 10th 2009

Dear Cindy,

I am so honored that you would want me share your loss. I am deeply sorry I could not be at the call. I was so blessed, however to be able to review Michael's life video. I was truly moved and so wished I had even known him as I am sure he would have been a brother and a friend. I am sure your heart longs to hold him one more time. But I know God has plans, plans that we do not understand and that Michael is being held by Angels, until one day you are once again reunited in Heaven. May you rest in knowing this. May you find peace in this time of loss here on Earth. May God bless you and keep you safe. I will be here for you, I hope you know that. -Jim
From : Peggy Kulp
To : Michael's family
Date: April 11th 2009

Although I never met Michael, it seems that I got to know him through speaking to his family and friends over this past week. The world has lost a special, gentle soul through an act of senseless violence. I pray that family and friends will somehow find peace.
From : Cousin Kevin
To : Cindy
Date: April 12th 2009

Cindy

I am so sad to hear of your great loss.