Age 75, died of cancer. Thomas was born in Torrance, CA and traveled the world for 27 years in the Navy. After retiring from Naval service in 1981, he joined Lockheed Missiles and Space as an engineer and worked there until 2006.Thomas loved computers, bowling, playing bridge, traveling, taking history classes, and most of all spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna; his sister, Joanne and two brothers, Roy and Fred; his four children, Sheryl, Ann, Thomas, and Mary; his nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Mon 9/10 from 5-7pm at Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd. Funeral Service Tues 9/11 at 10am at St. Victor's Church, 3150 Sierra Road, San Jose. Interment at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.