Obituary of Jean Thomas

1959 - 2013 Jean passed away January 1, 2013 from cancer. She was born to John and Melba (Pearson) Knox June 5, 1959. She recently resided in Harrisburg for 16 months and Springfield from 1999 through August 2011. A private burial will be held at Sunset Hills in Eugene, OR. A Celebration of Life will be held in February, 2013 and in Iowa this summer. Jean married Curt M. Thomas December 12, 1986 in Des Moines, Iowa. She worked for several hospitals as a Medical Lab Technician in Iowa and Illinois. She was a Chemist for the Department of Agriculture for the State of Iowa. Jean later became a Pharmacist working for retail pharmacies and compounding pharmacies and consulting with doctors. She had two Associate Degrees from Des Moines Area Community College; Medical Lab Technician Degree and the other, General Studies. She received her 1st Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of Northern Iowa, then her 2nd Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from Drake University. Jean is survived by her husband, Curt Thomas of Harrisburg, OR; mother, Melba Knox of Des Moines, IA; daughter, Amanda Jean Thomas of Eugene, OR; and, brother, John Knox of Harrisburg, OR. Her father, John, preceded her in death in January, 1988. Memorial contributions may be sent to the family to assist with her Celebration of Life. Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene.