Vivian Marie Thomas

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Vivian Marie Thomas

Aug. 5, 1940 - Sept. 29, 2018

LINCOLN, Neb. — Vivian Marie Thomas, 78, of Lincoln, passed away on Sept. 29, 2018.

She was born Aug. 5, 1940, to Glenn R. And Iris M. (Mollard) Jacobsen in Minden, Neb.

Vivian loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and Husker Volleyball very much. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and playing the piano and organ at several churches.

Survivors include husband, Ray Thomas of Lincoln; sons, Ron (Donelle) Thomas of Omaha, Neb., and Brian (Teresa) Thomas of McCook, Neb.; daughters, Michelle (James) Dillon of Kansas City, Mo., and Karen Carlson of Lincoln; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and brother, Gerald Jacobsen of Grand Island, Neb..

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Delbert and Roger; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., at Butherus Maser & Love Funeral Home and Thursday, Oct. 4, 10 to 11 a.m., at Southview Christian Church, 2040 South 22nd Street.

A Celebration of Vivian’s Life will follow at 11 a.m. and burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Gibbon, Neb., at 3 p.m. Reverend Kerry O’Bryant is officiating. Memorials may be directed to Southview Christian Church.

Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.bmlfh.com