Austin “Bub” James Thomas, age 16, went home to his Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. He was born August 26, 1995 in Renton, Washington to Jason and Mika Thomas.
Austin was known for his many qualities: He was a protector of his younger siblings whom he adored; his beautiful crooked smile; his huge sense of humor; he would create and deliver impromptu standup comedy routines that kept his family in stitches; his close loving relationship with is grandfather “Papa” Thomas and grandmother Nana Thomas as their Monkey Man; his great love and passion for football and his promise as an athlete as a sophomore at Sedro-Woolley High School. He was already receiving attention from NCAA Division 1 Colleges. He was making plans for a special day with his girlfriend Claire, and that was just another example of his love of life.
Austin was always moving, planning, and looking forward with high energy. He had a warm caring spirit and was very respectful of others. Austin had a strong presence and demonstrated leadership qualities. He was also a scholar who planned an eventual career in sports medicine and or sports marketing after he achieved his football goals.
Austin’s intense, warm, loving spirit naturally developed into a tight bond with each of his parents and siblings. Austin’s parents both recall their first born as their best friend and there are no words to express their grief. Austin was a great brother to his siblings. Alex recalls his big brother coming to his football practices and taking time to lovingly coach his football skills.
Cassie Grace recalls Austin’s ability to make her feel special. She always got his second hug, after Mom got the first, when Austin came off the football field.
Austin is survived by his parents, Jason and Mika Thomas and siblings, Alex and Cassie Grace of the family home in Sedro-Woolley. Grandparents; Ken and Cassie Thomas of Sedro-Woolley, Roger Carpenter of Oklahoma, Linda Sylva of Williston, ND, and Grandma Bama of Phoenix, AZ. Great-Grandparents, Lou Richie of Mount Vernon and Norcella Bowers of Woodinville. Aunts and Uncles, Jolynn and Zach Forest of Marysville, Jessica and Justin Paul of Santa Cruz, CA, Cody Carpenter of Marysville, Tommy Toohey of Minneapolis, MN, Duane and Kristi Thomas of Auburn, and numerous great-aunts and uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his extended football family and friends.
“Bubba loves Momma
Momma loves Bubba”
Funeral Arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel, and will be announced in a later edition of the Skagit Valley Herald. A time of visitation will begin 9-5 Monday.
I Still miss you soooo much
I love and miss you bub, i’m making a PowerPoint about you right now
Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Austin. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
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Love and miss you too much and will see you again some day
I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!!!!!you the marsh to my mellow your the hello to my kitty you the quarter to my horse !!!And most of all you are the HAPPY TO MY EVERAFTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~cassie
i love and miss you so much WISH YOU WERE HERE!!!!!!!!i would love to see your face one more time:(!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAD A GREAT 4TH HOW `BOUT U LOVE AND MISS YOU WISS YOU WERE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY 4TH BUBBA LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!
bub i love and miss u more and more every daymy heart aces and breaks more every minute nothing hurts as bad as this and if i could i would give my life for yours i love and miss you so so sooo much as i post claire is breaking and aching and haveing a rugh time send hugs and kisses we love and miss you more than anything in the world!REST IN PEACE AUSIN JAMES THOMAS WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!
Austin i will love and cherish you for the rest of my life and you will be in my heart forever and stay in there. i loved you like my own brother even tho we were close. i will be there for you mom and dad and cassie and alex. i love you. 25 FOR LIFE!!!!
Austin I miss you very much and I know that only time and Jesus will heal the hole in our hearts where you were. God bless you forever. You are loved.
Aunt Darlenekay
Jason, Mika and family,
My heart goes out to you all. There is no greater pain then that of the loss of your child. As I speak from my own personal experiance, I know that anquish. My prayer for you is that our Lord Jesus Christ, The Great Comforter, will wrap you in His Loving Arms, and you may take your pain to Him. Words cannot express my sorrow for you. Prayers, and Love in the Lord,
Cathy
Jason, Mika and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son, Austin. Our hearts are broken for you and your family. We pray that your faith will sustain you all during this difficult time.
Jason, Mika, Alex and Cassie,
There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your entire family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers, please stay strong and keep all the good memories close to you forever.
Our hearts go out to your family, there are no words to be said to express our sorrow for you all. Austin was a great big brother and Chuck truly enjoyed him helping with the football team. He showed such a great heart and love of the game! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Chuck, Melissa, and family
Jason, Mika, and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Austin. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Stay strong for each other through this difficult time and keep is memories close to your heart.
Erica Griffith
Ken,
Your family has been through soooooo much in the past 6 months. My heart really goes out to you and your family at this time of such a tragic loss. Charish the great memories you have made together.
We had the honor to know Austin and watch him grow into an outstanding young man. He shined bright with the light of the Lord and shared his love of Jesus with the world. He has touched many lives in such a positive way. Although our hearts are filled with sorrow, we know he is in Heaven playing football on Gods team now and we will cheer for him forever. We love you Austin.
We had the honor to know Austin & watch him grow into a young man. He shined bright with the light of the Lord and shared his love of Jesus with the world. Although our hearts are filled with sorrow we know he is playing football on Gods team now & we will cheer for him forever.
Jason My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Although I never met Austin I feel that I know him through our conversations and the love that you express for your family through our conversations.
My thoughts and are with you and your family at this time. I am soo sorry for your lost.
Thinking of your family with all our hearts and prayers.
Greg, Barbara, Michael, and Emma
I’m so sorry, i can’t image what your going through. Please know your family is in my prayers.
Cherish the time, Cherish the Memory, He will never be forgotten, an will always be a proud
memory.
ken,
sorry to here about your grandson. Hope you and your family are well.
The Thomas Family,
Your son was an amazing guy. Great personality, would great determination, great mindset for a 16 old.
He had a very bright future, he was an amazing athlete and an even better friend. I was truely blessed
To be able to call your son my friend, we all were.
Mika, Jason, Alex and Cassie, there are no words to heal your broken hearts. Only time and cherished memories. Austin was a special person that touched every life he came in contact with. My prayers are with your family and my deepest sympathy.
Dear Ken, Cassie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will be thinking of you both and sending lots of prayers to carry you through this. I know words cannot express what your families are going through.
Sincerely,
Sherry Blanton
Jason & Mika
There are no words to express how sincerely sorry we are for your loss. Austin was an amazing young man. His smile would melt your heart. He had a sense of humor like so other and could always make you laugh. His shining light will be deeply missed in our community, but will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences, love & prayers are being sent to your entire family.
Darrin & Sandy Leber
Our thoughts and prays and with the Thomas family.The hardest thing in life is the loss of a child.Austin may be gone from your life but he will always be in your heart and thoughts. God bless you. Austin we will miss your smily face.
Austin, you will always be a light that shines bright. You have brought so many good memories that will live on in all of us forever. You will always be in ours heart. We miss you and your contagious smile.
Love YouO:-)
Uncle Dennis and Aunt Tina
“Love knows no bounds from to earth”. I keep you folks on my mind and pray daily that you will find peace and solace in the days to come.
“Love knows no bounds between Heaven and earth”. I have kept you all in my heart and have prayed daily for for your family. May you find strength and peace.
Jason, Mika, Alex and Cassie,
Our thought and prayers are with you in this sad time.Austin was like a son to me and a brother to seth we will always remember his natural gift of making you smile and his constant talking mostly about football.
He was as true son we love you guys. Rusty, Dawn, Jessica, Bailey, Seth and Aurora.
Jason, Mika, Alex and Cassie,
We are so sorry to hear about Austin. We will always cherish the days of playing baseball. Austin had a great sense of humor and the ability to make anyone laugh. We will keep the entire Thomas Family in our prayers and everyone in the community who’s lives he has touched. He was an amazing kid.
Cathy, Joel, Taylor, Samuel and Sydney Light
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel at the passing of our nephew, Austin. He was a warm, loving young man. He always had a hug for his Great Grandmother when he came down to visit her and his Aunt Julie. He would light up a room with his smile and his charm. Austin touched so many lives while he was here. He left so much more with us than he can ever know. We are saddened at his passing but rejoice in the knowledge that he is now in Heaven with his Lord.
Our family has lost a bright light. Remember that to live in the hearts of others is not to die. With deepest sympathy to Jason, Mika, Alex and Cassie Grace.
Doug & Jeanette, Grace and Richie
Jason, Mika, Alex and Cassie,
My heart is heavy and you have been in my thoughts the last few days. I remember Austin’s mischievous smile and his caring soul. As his 6th grade teacher I remember his work ethic and his kindness to others. This kindness and caring has transfered to Alex and Cassie and is his legacy to them. Austin will be missed.
Karen Kanske