James Thomas
August 28, 1965 - August 18, 2009
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In loving memory of my father, my husband, my brother, my son. James Arthur Thomas 43 of Middleton, passed away on August 18, 2009. Jim was born on August 28, 1965 in Fond du Lac, WI. Jim graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1982 where he was an outstanding athlete. Jim began working at South Hills Country Club from the time he was 12, where he learned the game of golf. South Hills Country Club granted him the Evans Scholarship which he used to attend UW Madison. Jim was united in marriage to Susan Fleming on April 4, 1997 in Madison. Jim started his professional golf career at Odana Hills Golf Course. He became the Head Pro of Minocqua Country Club. Jim then took the position of Head Golf Pro at Reedsburg Country Club. When the Bridges Golf Course opened Jim was honored to take the title of Head Golf Professional; he worked there until the time of his death. He was previously the coach at Edgewood High School, and was the present coach at MATC. Jim was a loving husband & a loving father to his family. He enjoyed spending time teaching his kids golf, coaching his sons and daughter basketball teams, and watching them play and participate in the sports they loved. Jim is survived by his wife Susie Thomas, Children: Jordyn, Brady, Alexis, & Chandon. Parents: Carol (John) Coleman, and Arthur (Sue)Thomas. Sister: Pamela (Roger) Van Dusen. Parents in Law: John and Luainne Fleming. Sisters in Law: Kim (Chuck Elliott) Storch, Tracy (Roly) Tvedt, Trisha (Steve) Baker. Brothers in Law: Steve (Teri) Fleming, & Rick (Cathy) Fleming and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Proceeded in death by Brother in Law: Wade Fleming and Grandparents. A visitation will be held at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 1:00 p.m., with Monsignor Douglas Dushack presiding. In lieu of flowers; donations to the Thomas Children Trust Fund to be established are appreciated.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers; donations to the Thomas Children Trust Fund to be established are appreciated.
Visitation:
A visitation will be held at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009
Service:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2009
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Steve & Barb Malchow
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Susie and kids,
Our hearts go you to all at this very sad time. We will always carry fond memories of being with Jim at the golf course and we're thankful for his friendship during our years in Madison.
You've been on our mind and in our hearts since we heard the sad news. We will continue to lift you up in prayer that God may provide comfort to you through the love and support of friends and family.
With our deepest sympathy,
Steve and Barb Malchow
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Rob & Gina Hernandez
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Susie,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids. It was great to see you guys at the Vitense Junior Tournament just two weeks ago, watching those beautiful golfers of yours and listening to Jim tell me about Brady's golf experience at the Optimist International in Florida. You could tell that Jim was so proud Brady got to do that. But the best part about that day was seeing a guy who has done so much to further the golf careers of others' kids -- our four included -- get the chance to enjoy what his kids were doing. I'll cherish the times we got to shoot the breeze in his office at the Bridges while our kids were at Junior Golf. I'll never forget his cheerful voice on the other end of the phone when he'd call me to talk up his MATC teams. And I'll always be grateful for him carrying our Reedsburg CC Olds Scramble Team to Disney World back in the day. -- Rob & Gina Hernandez
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Jessica Pelzel
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Susie and family,
My heart goes out to you at this very sad time. MATC has lost a great friend and colleague. I'm thankful for his friendship during my 3 years at MATC and working with him was a great pleasure. We will miss him dearly. We will keep you and your family in our thought and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jessica Pelzel
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Sara Reikersdorfer
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Suzie,
There are no words we can say to ease your pain.
Please know we are thinking of you and the kids.
With loving support,
The Reikersdorfer Family
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Ray Peterson
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Art, I want to give my condolences to you and your family and hope you're doing well. Fellow Sabish retiree, Ray Peterson.