OUR CLASS JUST GOT SMALLER

Greg Thomas' 1st Easter

(This was published in 2008.)  

"I recently ran across some pictures taken in Midland in 1965. I think this one of Diana (BHS '64) and WALTER THOMAS is particularly good. I forwarded it and one of their first son, Gregory, to Diana. I was sad when she wrote back that Greg has just finished chemo and radiation treatments and is to undergo surgery (called the Whipple procedure) for cancerous cysts on his pancreas. I know you will all want to join me in sending our love and prayers for his complete recovery." 

Mr & Mrs Greg Thomas

Sadly, WALTER and Diana's son Gregory lost his battle with cancer a few years later. And sadly, now WALTER is gone as well. I cannot imagine the grief that Diana and their younger son are going through.

WALTER was a funny, talented man. He entertained us along with TER COTHRAN during the 50th Class Reunion. At the time, WALTER was playing bass guitar with a country/western band, but he didn't charge for playing for us at the after-party!

In lieu of a formal obituary, I thought these photos taken at the 50th Class Reunion would bring back memories of the WALTER we all knew and loved. Of course, I will update you with any new information I receive. In the meantime, if you will read the bio that WALTER wrote for the 50th Class Reunion handbook you will smile as you remember him! Please hold Diana and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

Until next time.

Peace and Love,

Marilyn