THOMAS, LeVon Lee

Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona, Friday, March 20, 2015 LeVon Lee Thomas passed away in Kayenta, Arizona, Saturday, March 14th, 2015 at the age of 67. LeVon was born August 22nd, 1947 in Tuba City, AZ to Ancil Thomas and Georgia Jane Thomas. He was a long time resident of Kayenta, AZ with his loving wife Beverly (Singer) Thomas, whom were married for 36 years. LeVon graduated from Tuba City in 1966, he then attended Arizona State University, and was drafted in to the Vietnam War, in which he served in the U.S. Army, 173rd Airborne, and returned home in 1969. LeVon had a passion for life, enjoyed quality time with his family, friends, and the family dog, Sugar. He rode his motorcycle throughout the Navajo Nation, played recreational pool, an avid musical albums collector, photographer, computer and electronic enthusiast, rock collector, and a Green Bay Packers fan. He was known as the “Dad” behind the camera, captured his family’s special moments and was a caring member of the Kayenta community. He worked as an electrician for Peabody Western Coal Company for over 35 years. LeVon will be missed and remembered by his children Dawn Begay, Amanda Thomas, Michele (Thomas) Landavazo, Andrea (Thomas) Fuller, Matthew Thomas, and his grandchildren Nikko Carrero, MarQuel Lake, Alyziyano Begay, Nizhoni Thomas, Natani Thomas, Amelio Luas, Josiah Ruiz, Kaitlyn Fuller, Catalaya Begay, and Richard Thomas. His surviving siblings are brother, Frank Freeland, sister, Helen Bonnaha, and brother, Tom Lovell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ancil and Georgia, his brothers and sisters; Katherine Thomas, Sally Nez, Andrew Thomas, Anderson Thomas, John Charles Thomas and his son Justin Maloney. A memorial service will be held for LeVon on March 20th, 2015 at 10:00am at the Christ’s Church of Flagstaff, 3475 E Soliere Ave, Flagstaff, AZ. Norvel Owens Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.