Mark Allan Thomas
Mark Allan Thomas, age 50, a resident of Arroyo Grande passed away on Friday, Dec 11, 2009. He was a 1978 graduate of Arroyo Grande High School. Mark was an avid roller hockey player with the local Pismo Beach team in his youth and he could often be seen roller-blading along the streets of Pismo Beach or walking his faithful companion Skye at the park or on the beach. He had many talents and a variety of interests including scuba diving, surfing, boating, and flying helicopters. He had recently completed all the requirements for a helicopter pilot license after soloing many times lacking only the required number of night flying hours. Mark was also a skilled mechanic and he loved working on cars; especially Mustangs. For a time he operated a tune-up shop in Grover Beach and later had an auto detail shop in Pismo Beach. Mark was employed as a maintenance supervisor for 17 years at the Edgewater Inn in Pismo Beach where he was respected and admired by his fellow employees and was known for always being courteous and helpful to co-workers and guests.
Mark is survived by his daughter, Sarah; mother, Judy Hearn; step-father Hardy Hearn; brother, Ken Thomas and nephews Ethan and Caleb Thomas. Marks father, Allan W. Thomas, preceded him in death several years ago. Mark was loved by many and will remain in our hearts forever.
God does not send the tragedies,
but He sends us the strength and
faith to cope with tragedy and
friends to assure that we do not
grieve or cry alone.
A memorial for family and friends will be held at 3pm on Saturday, January 9th, 2010 at the Edgewater Inn Sky Room in Pismo Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark's name to the Santa Maria Humane Society or the Woods Animal Shelter in San Luis Obispo.
Published in Santa Maria Times from January 6 to January 8, 2010