Melissa Howard Thomas
Passed: June 24, 2017
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Melissa Howard Thomas
Passed: June 24, 2017
Obituary
Melissa Howard Thomas, age 63 of Litchfield Park, AZ died June 24, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born May 5, 1954 in Summit, NJ to Victor and Nancy Traub. Melissa received her BA at Syracuse University. She served on the boards of The Litchfield Park Historical Society and the St. Mary’s Westside Food Bank. With the Southwest Community Network, Melissa served local youth in the Teenage Pregnancy Prevention and Accepting Responsibility of Manhood programs. She received Outstanding Volunteer awards from the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections for Exceptional Service to Arizona’s Most Troubled Juveniles.
Melissa is survived by her husband, Woody Thomas; daughters, Elizabeth Thomas (Ross Adams), Sarah Thomas (Johannes Katoko); brother, Victor “Chip” Traub; and grandson, James Katoko. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Nancy Traub and her grandparents.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, July 8, 2017 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 400 S Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park, AZ. The family requests that donations be made to: Comfort Food for the Homeless Youth, Justa Center, St. Mary’s Westside Food Bank, or Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development.
6 responses to Melissa Howard Thomas
Dick and Peggy Vasiloff says:
July 5, 2017
Woody,
Our condolences to you and the family in the loss of Melissa. She was a wonderful woman that cared for her community and will be sorely missed. I regret that Peggy and I will miss her memorial service since we will be in California.
Dick and Peggy Vasiloff
Cindy & Nathan Stewart says:
July 7, 2017
Woody-
Nathan and I are keeping you and the girls in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Melissa is Celebrating in the House of Our Father!
Victor and Cindy Fierros says:
July 8, 2017
Woody and Family,
Our condolences to you and your family. We will miss Melissa’s wonderful sense of humor and a smile that would brighten your day !
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Lisa King says:
July 8, 2017
Woody,
Your Melissa was such a lovely and giving person! We wish strength and comfort for you and the girls.
Love to all of you,
Lisa and Jim King
Jean Kilker, Lisbeth Kilker, Bowen Kilker says:
July 10, 2017
We are all sorry for your loss and thinking of you with prayers.