Coleen Brereton Thomas
1931 - 2020
Early Life: Coleen was born June 22, 1931, in Provo, Utah, to Verl Ashton and Grace Darlene Hirst Brereton. She attended school in Payson, graduating from Payson High School. She then attended and graduated valedictorian from beauty school.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On August 9, 1958, Coleen married the love of her life, Gene Banks Thomas, and were later sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they raised five wonderful children and loved to travel as a family; whether it was to a rodeo, motorcycle race, the beach or a camping trip, they were always up for an adventure!
Gene and Coleen started and ran many successful businesses together throughout the years, including The Polar Queen and The Pit Stop Gas Station, as well as farms in Palmyra and West Mountain. They made so many lasting friendships through these businesses, not only with customers, but many employees. If you worked for Gene and Coleen you were their friend and family for life!
Gene passed away unexpectedly in 1983. She never did get over the heartache of losing him. She enjoyed telling many stories about their adventures they had together and their love story. Not a day went by that Coleen didn't talk about Gene and the love she had for him.
She had such a special relationship with all of her siblings. She loved keeping up with all of them and their families. She especially loved getting together with her sisters for lunch and a movie to celebrate each of their birthdays. She loved all of you girls so much!
Many people knew her as Grandma Coleen because she was truly a grandma to all. She was the first person you would call if you needed advice, a hug or an amazing home-cooked meal. She always wore her red lipstick and had her hair perfectly done. If you stopped by to see Grandma, you didn't leave without a treat and something she had bought on QVC. She found so much joy in giving gifts to her friends and family. She never missed a birthday and somehow everyone in the family thought they were her very favorite!
She loved spending the winter months at her home in Mesquite, Nevada. She loved having visitors and always opened up her home for all. Her family made so many memories there that will be cherished forever. Coleen Brereton Thomas passed from this life July 15, 2020. She was 89.
Family Message: "We want to send out a special thanks to Bonnie, Cami, and Jan for their amazing care of our Mother and Grandmother in her final days. We love you!"
Survived By: Her children: JoAnne (Dave) Holmes, Gary Thomas, Kathy (Steve "Biz") Buys, Dan Thomas and Linda (Mark) Jarvis; a brother and six sisters. She was also cherished by 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, Gene; her parents; her brothers: Jim, Jack and Wayne Brereton; and a granddaughter, Stefanie Marie Buys.
Viewing: Walker Funeral Home
Graveside Service: Spanish Fork City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2020 | Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1931 - 2020
Early Life: Coleen was born June 22, 1931, in Provo, Utah, to Verl Ashton and Grace Darlene Hirst Brereton. She attended school in Payson, graduating from Payson High School. She then attended and graduated valedictorian from beauty school.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On August 9, 1958, Coleen married the love of her life, Gene Banks Thomas, and were later sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they raised five wonderful children and loved to travel as a family; whether it was to a rodeo, motorcycle race, the beach or a camping trip, they were always up for an adventure!
Gene and Coleen started and ran many successful businesses together throughout the years, including The Polar Queen and The Pit Stop Gas Station, as well as farms in Palmyra and West Mountain. They made so many lasting friendships through these businesses, not only with customers, but many employees. If you worked for Gene and Coleen you were their friend and family for life!
Gene passed away unexpectedly in 1983. She never did get over the heartache of losing him. She enjoyed telling many stories about their adventures they had together and their love story. Not a day went by that Coleen didn't talk about Gene and the love she had for him.
She had such a special relationship with all of her siblings. She loved keeping up with all of them and their families. She especially loved getting together with her sisters for lunch and a movie to celebrate each of their birthdays. She loved all of you girls so much!
Many people knew her as Grandma Coleen because she was truly a grandma to all. She was the first person you would call if you needed advice, a hug or an amazing home-cooked meal. She always wore her red lipstick and had her hair perfectly done. If you stopped by to see Grandma, you didn't leave without a treat and something she had bought on QVC. She found so much joy in giving gifts to her friends and family. She never missed a birthday and somehow everyone in the family thought they were her very favorite!
She loved spending the winter months at her home in Mesquite, Nevada. She loved having visitors and always opened up her home for all. Her family made so many memories there that will be cherished forever. Coleen Brereton Thomas passed from this life July 15, 2020. She was 89.
Family Message: "We want to send out a special thanks to Bonnie, Cami, and Jan for their amazing care of our Mother and Grandmother in her final days. We love you!"
Survived By: Her children: JoAnne (Dave) Holmes, Gary Thomas, Kathy (Steve "Biz") Buys, Dan Thomas and Linda (Mark) Jarvis; a brother and six sisters. She was also cherished by 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, Gene; her parents; her brothers: Jim, Jack and Wayne Brereton; and a granddaughter, Stefanie Marie Buys.
Viewing: Walker Funeral Home
Graveside Service: Spanish Fork City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2020 | Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Coleen Brereton Thomas
1931 - 2020
Early Life: Coleen was born June 22, 1931, in Provo, Utah, to Verl Ashton and Grace Darlene Hirst Brereton. She attended school in Payson, graduating from Payson High School. She then attended and graduated valedictorian from beauty school.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On August 9, 1958, Coleen married the love of her life, Gene Banks Thomas, and were later sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they raised five wonderful children and loved to travel as a family; whether it was to a rodeo, motorcycle race, the beach or a camping trip, they were always up for an adventure!
Gene and Coleen started and ran many successful businesses together throughout the years, including The Polar Queen and The Pit Stop Gas Station, as well as farms in Palmyra and West Mountain. They made so many lasting friendships through these businesses, not only with customers, but many employees. If you worked for Gene and Coleen you were their friend and family for life!
Gene passed away unexpectedly in 1983. She never did get over the heartache of losing him. She enjoyed telling many stories about their adventures they had together and their love story. Not a day went by that Coleen didn't talk about Gene and the love she had for him.
She had such a special relationship with all of her siblings. She loved keeping up with all of them and their families. She especially loved getting together with her sisters for lunch and a movie to celebrate each of their birthdays. She loved all of you girls so much!
Many people knew her as Grandma Coleen because she was truly a grandma to all. She was the first person you would call if you needed advice, a hug or an amazing home-cooked meal. She always wore her red lipstick and had her hair perfectly done. If you stopped by to see Grandma, you didn't leave without a treat and something she had bought on QVC. She found so much joy in giving gifts to her friends and family. She never missed a birthday and somehow everyone in the family thought they were her very favorite!
She loved spending the winter months at her home in Mesquite, Nevada. She loved having visitors and always opened up her home for all. Her family made so many memories there that will be cherished forever. Coleen Brereton Thomas passed from this life July 15, 2020. She was 89.
Family Message: "We want to send out a special thanks to Bonnie, Cami, and Jan for their amazing care of our Mother and Grandmother in her final days. We love you!"
Survived By: Her children: JoAnne (Dave) Holmes, Gary Thomas, Kathy (Steve "Biz") Buys, Dan Thomas and Linda (Mark) Jarvis; a brother and six sisters. She was also cherished by 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, Gene; her parents; her brothers: Jim, Jack and Wayne Brereton; and a granddaughter, Stefanie Marie Buys.
Viewing: Walker Funeral Home
Graveside Service: Spanish Fork City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2020 | Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1931 - 2020
Early Life: Coleen was born June 22, 1931, in Provo, Utah, to Verl Ashton and Grace Darlene Hirst Brereton. She attended school in Payson, graduating from Payson High School. She then attended and graduated valedictorian from beauty school.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On August 9, 1958, Coleen married the love of her life, Gene Banks Thomas, and were later sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. Together they raised five wonderful children and loved to travel as a family; whether it was to a rodeo, motorcycle race, the beach or a camping trip, they were always up for an adventure!
Gene and Coleen started and ran many successful businesses together throughout the years, including The Polar Queen and The Pit Stop Gas Station, as well as farms in Palmyra and West Mountain. They made so many lasting friendships through these businesses, not only with customers, but many employees. If you worked for Gene and Coleen you were their friend and family for life!
Gene passed away unexpectedly in 1983. She never did get over the heartache of losing him. She enjoyed telling many stories about their adventures they had together and their love story. Not a day went by that Coleen didn't talk about Gene and the love she had for him.
She had such a special relationship with all of her siblings. She loved keeping up with all of them and their families. She especially loved getting together with her sisters for lunch and a movie to celebrate each of their birthdays. She loved all of you girls so much!
Many people knew her as Grandma Coleen because she was truly a grandma to all. She was the first person you would call if you needed advice, a hug or an amazing home-cooked meal. She always wore her red lipstick and had her hair perfectly done. If you stopped by to see Grandma, you didn't leave without a treat and something she had bought on QVC. She found so much joy in giving gifts to her friends and family. She never missed a birthday and somehow everyone in the family thought they were her very favorite!
She loved spending the winter months at her home in Mesquite, Nevada. She loved having visitors and always opened up her home for all. Her family made so many memories there that will be cherished forever. Coleen Brereton Thomas passed from this life July 15, 2020. She was 89.
Family Message: "We want to send out a special thanks to Bonnie, Cami, and Jan for their amazing care of our Mother and Grandmother in her final days. We love you!"
Survived By: Her children: JoAnne (Dave) Holmes, Gary Thomas, Kathy (Steve "Biz") Buys, Dan Thomas and Linda (Mark) Jarvis; a brother and six sisters. She was also cherished by 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, Gene; her parents; her brothers: Jim, Jack and Wayne Brereton; and a granddaughter, Stefanie Marie Buys.
Viewing: Walker Funeral Home
Graveside Service: Spanish Fork City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2020 | Walker Funeral Home
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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