Wesley Scott Thomas (Skippy), age 75, passed away December 6, 2019 in Sandy, Utah. He was born January 14, 1944 in Anaconda, Montana to Scott C. Thomas and Verl Elizabeth Thomas. Wesley attended Granger High School. He married Sue Shafer on July 20, 1974 in Elko, Nevada.
Wes loved to be with family and friends. He enjoyed being a grandpa. He loved his cold Bud Lite. Wes treated everyone with kindness and was always making friends with his infectious laugh. He was the best one-armed pool player there ever was. He was very proud of his service in the Navy. He spent a lot of time traveling with friends, and lived life to the fullest. He has been reunited with the love of his life, Sue. “Fair winds and following seas.” – Skip
Survived by Children: Mindy Doulgerakis (Nick), Cindy Thomas (Chris Withey), Tim Weidauer (Tina); Siblings: Linda Bullard, Don Thomas, Rita Bass; 5 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild.
Preceded in death by Wife: Susanne; Mother and Father; Brothers: Jack and Bill Thomas; Sister: Terri.
Services will be held December 16, 2019 at Valley View Funeral Home 4335 West 4100 South, West Valley City, Utah A viewing will take place from 9:00 AM-10:45 AM followed by a service at 11:00.
Interment at Valley View Memorial Park Keepsake Garden.
A gathering will be held in his honor at Valley Lounge 3951 West 5400 South in Taylorsville after the burial