THOMAS, Barbara Ann (Dostart) 1944-2014

THOMAS, DOSTART, FRANCIS

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 9/14/2014 at 19:29:31

GARDINER, MONTANA - Barbara Ann “Barb” (Dostart) Thomas, 70, of Gardiner, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at her home with loved ones at her side. A Celebration of Barb’s life and funeral mass was held Monday September 8, at St. Williams Catholic Church, Gardiner. Father Navil Rodriquez served as Celebrant.

Memorials are preferred to: Gardiner Emergency Services, PO Box 307, Gardiner, MT 59030.

Barb was born on July 23, 1944, in Osage, Iowa. She was the daughter of John and Maxine (Francis) Dostart. She received her education in Osage and was a graduate of the Osage High School Class of 1962. Following school Barb moved to Des Moines, Iowa where she was eventually introduced through mutual friend to the love of her life, Leonard Clarence Thomas. In 1965 Barb was united in marriage to Len, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Osage. This marriage was blessed with two children, Mindy and Jerry.

Barb and Len resided in Pleasantville, Iowa for the next 25 years. Barb worked tirelessly raising and supporting her family. She took on the job of homemaker while her children were young and when she had some time, bought into the diner the “Brass Rail”. After their 25 years in Pleasantville, the pulled up and moved out to Gardiner, Mont. to be near family. They shared 49 years of marriage.

Barb was a woman of enthusiasm. She, as many of you will recall, was her children’s, her grandchildren’s and any other child that had the good fortune of having Barb’s attention #1 fan. She loved sports. Loved to brag up and encourage her children, and other’s. Her enthusiasm was uncontainable. Her spirt was so positive that her legacy will live with her family for eternity.

Barb enjoyed staying busy. Whether it was antiquing, garage sales, refinishing old furniture or caring for the home, Barb was always doing something. Her pride and joy in the world was her family and to be close to them. They were her world and she was theirs. Our peace is with her.

Barb is survived by her husband of 49 years, Len of Gardiner; daughter, Mindy Patton and her husband, David of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; son Jerry Thomas and his wife, Wendy of Gardiner; grandchildren, Kelsey Patton and PJ Thomas, Kyle Patton, Tess Thomas, Clancy Thomas and Josie Thomas; brother, Steve Dostart and his wife, Tina of Waterloo, Iowa; nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Barb is preceded in death by her parents, John and Maxine Dostart, siblings, Jerry Dostart, Joanne Dostart and Patricia Theilen and her husband, Ted.

Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences by be shared at franzen-davis.com.

Source: Mitchell County Press-News website