FRED THUMANN
UPDATE:
Fred Thumann’s “Celebration of
Life”
As
all of you may already know, Fred Thumann, a great shuffleboard player and
fun-loving, compassionate person from Auburn, California, passed away on
Thursday, January 27, 2005. He was
59 years old. Genuine, sincere,
compassionate, mischievous, wild, crazy, are all words that have been used to
describe this man who brightened and enriched the lives of everyone he came in
contact with. His passing will
leave a void not soon filled and he will be remembered fondly and missed
profoundly by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
HISTORY:
Approximately 1 year ago, Fred was diagnosed with lung cancer.
In April 2004 he underwent surgery and a part of one lung was removed.
Doctors were hopeful and he began a regimen of chemotherapy to keep the
cancer from recurring. Unfortunately,
last week, he was admitted to the hospital where doctors discovered a blood clot
in his remaining lung. Attempts to
dissolve the clot were not successful and he died at the hospital.
FAMILY:
Fred was the remaining member of the family to which he was born.
His parents and his only sister all preceded him in death.
His Father died, nearly 30 years ago.
His Mother and sister within the last 10–12 years.
Fred
is survived by his soul mate of 21 years, the loving and compassionate Lois
McCabe, whom many of you know. Fred
also had a son and a daughter. His
son Andrew, age 27 lived with him and Lois.
His daughter Hillary age 31 and her husband Chris Calavitta live in
Austin, TX and blessed Fred with his granddaughter Sofia Rose who was born just
last year.
Of
course, his long relationship with Lois included her children, 6 grandchildren
and even some great grand children. Lois’
three children are Shannon, Joe & Rob.
Shannon lives in Auburn, CA; Joe & his wife Shawna live in Woodland,
CA and Rob lives in Washougal, WA.
INTERESTS:
Outside
of his LOVE for shuffleboard, Fred also enjoyed quiet times fishing with his son
Andy, his dog Buddy (always a faithful companion, whom he just had to put down
in November), bowling (what’s that???) and occasionally donned Moose antlers
in support of his local lodge.*
*Author’s
note: Only Fred could get away with
wearing antlers, napkins in his nose and ears and a matching bra!!
LIFE
WORK:
Fred (and Lois) owned and operated a transfer dump truck service since
1987. Additionally they owned and
operated a landscaping and yard service business.
Freddie was “hard working” and “hard-playing” all of his life.
SERVICES:
Fred’s family, complying with his wishes, will join Him and Buddy
together at rest over the beautiful American River where they spent many a day
fishing and enjoying each other’s company.
To
honor Fred’s memory, his “Celebration of Life” will be held on
Tuesday, February 22, 2005 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 250
Sacramento Street, Auburn, CA 95603; phone number (530) 885-1013.
EVERYONE
IS INVITED. Come if you
can, write a few lines if you can’t.
Donations being sent in lieu of flowers and/or to help Lois with expenses
and tributes you would like read at the memorial should be sent to the:
Fred Thumann Memorial Fund
c/o The Sacramento Rat Pack
380 Cedar River Way
Sacramento, CA
95831
E-mail
tributes for reading at the “Celebration of Life” should be sent to:
lorraine.olson@vta.org
(Hurricane) or randh@cwo.com
(Vickie Hunt)
Cards and letters of condolence should be sent
directly to:
Lois
McCabe
160
Kellie Lane
Auburn, CA 95603
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