This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Thomas, Dequire, Shigley, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/5585/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Times, Newport, OR 97365 Posted: Wednesday, Sep 29th, 2010 Duane Thomas Duane Lee Thomas, 80, of Newport, Ore., died Sept. 22, 2010 at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. He was born Dec. 17, 1929 to Clifford M. Thomas and Loreen Dequire Thomas in Gladstone, Ore. He lived in Newport since the 1960s. He worked at West Coast Linen for many years and owned his own cleaning business. He was a member of AA and a great mentor to many people. He volunteered at the Oregon Coast Aquarium for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Loreen Thomas; and brother, Clifford. He is survived by his daughter, Delaina (David) Shigley of Springdale, Ark.; brother, Darrell Thomas; and four grandchildren. There is no service per his request. Affordable Burial and Cremation in Newport is handling arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.