Barbara Brown Thomas

Barbara Brown Thomas, 88, passed away on November 26, 2024.

She was the first child of Amos and Ethel Brown, born on October 9, 1936. Her siblings are Lou (Diane) Brown, Beverly (Andrew, deceased) Rasmussen, Dennis (Clair) Brown, and Deborah (Dewey) Nicholson.

She grew up in Plain City, Utah and graduated from Weber High School. Through a relative she met a man she considered "too old for me" shortly after graduation but changed her mind when "I got a little older myself". Duane Thomas, from Blossom (Warren) Utah, just 6 years older than her, was the love of her life. They were married on November 20,1959 and spent more than 50 years together. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple.

Barbara and Duane raised three daughters, Kathy (Sheldon) Shimizu; Francene (Craig) Bielik, and Teresa Thomas Altman. They have 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was a caring and loving person. She had many life-long friends. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in several callings, including as primary teacher. She was a talented seamstress, making most of her children's clothing when they were young. Barbara was also skilled with crochet and had won several ribbons for her creations. Her pies and rolls were legendary, as she could prepare and cook everything very well. She delighted in playing practical jokes - especially on her husband, often to his great dismay.

Barbara worked hard nearly all of her life. She helped on her father's farm and had a job in a canning factory; was a babysitter; made and sold candy and cakes and had a long career as a tax examiner with the IRS in Ogden. She retired in 2006 after more than 40 years of service. She was very wise with her finances, but also very generous.

Barbara loved Yellowstone, the Utah Jazz, jewelry; bears, 'old time' music, and movie musicals. She deeply loved her family and was especially fond of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Barbara is survived by her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Duane. Barbara is now enjoying a joyful reunion with those she loved, and those who loved her.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Seasons Assisted Living in Plain City for providing years of compassionate care for Barbara.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Plain City Cemetery. 

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