Terry Thomas, 47

Terry Ward Thomas, 47, of Bruneau, died Jan. 4, 2006, at home, with his family by his side, after a long battle against cancer.

A graveside funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Wilder Cemetery in Wilder, Idaho. Arrangements were under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home.

Terry was born July 4, 1958, in Rupert, Idaho, the son of Keith and Grace Thomas.

Terry attended school in Bruneau, graduating from Rimrock High School. He received the FFA Star Farmer Award his senior year.

Farming with his family was Terry's pleasure and enjoyment all of his life, his family noted, adding, "Terry was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle. He enjoyed his pets, with his happiest times with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him."

Terry is survived by: his parents, Keith and Grace Thomas; brothers Jay and Tom (Carmela) Thomas; a sister, Vicki (Sabino) de la Concepcion, and several nieces.

Memorials may be made to the Bruneau / Grand View Quick Response EMR, c/o Mary Tindall, Bruneau, Idaho 83604.