Dora Catherine Thomas

Funeral services for Dora Catherine Thomas, 97, former resident of Bishop, were 
held Friday in Reno, Nev.

She died Jan. 14, 2003 at Physicians Hospital for Extended Care in Reno.

A private interment will take place in Mt. Whitney Cemetery in Lone Pine.

A native of New Truston, Mo., she was born April 2, 1905 the youngest child of James 
and Sarah Annie Young Fine.

At age 18, Dora married Asbury McCann. Their union produced her only child, a 
daughter, Merle.

In 1949 she married Parker Leroy Thomas. Their marriage endured for 36 years. He 
died in 1985.

Over the course of her lifetime, Dora lived in many places and worked at a variety of 
jobs, most notably in a defense plant during World War II, and subsequently as a 
seamstress for a good part of her life.

During her 70s, Dora took up painting, even taking classes, and became very 
accomplished, producing 88 works of art. She had a penchant for gardening and 
loved flowers.

Dora lived in Bishop for several years before moving to Reno in 1999 to be near her 
daughter.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Merle and Richard Simons; two 
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and three 
stepdaughters.

A grandson preceded her in death.

Bishop, Inyo County, California
The Inyo Register - Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Page A-2

Transcribed by Denise S. Flynn