He is survived by his spouse, Catherine Thomas of Idaho Falls; 2 daughters, Anne Thomas of Idaho Falls, and Jayne (Rod) Tucker of American Falls; a son, Dick (Anna) Thomas of Idaho Falls; a brother, Jack (Juene) Thomas of Idaho Falls; 2 sisters, Phyllis Tomlinson of Phoenix, AZ, and Roberta (Gene) Coffman also of Phoenix; special friend, Cathy Rae of Idaho Falls; 4 grandchildren: Ryan, Lindsay, Grayson, and Kaycee and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Julie and Carla from Aspen Home Health Care and Hospice for their care and support.

He dearly loved his family, his cabin at Palisades and his dog, Jake.

A celebration of life will be held in Dick's honor at the home of his son, 155 Stillwater Drive, on Friday, July 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friends and family are invited to attend.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com.