Cecil Hallen Thomas, 69, passed away at home in Divide, MT on April 20, 2020. Cecil was born to Fred “Pete” Thomas and Naomi “Lynette: (Bovay) Thomas on June 7, 1950 in Globe. AZ. He was raised in North Las Vegas, NV.
Cecil graduated from Rancho High School in North Las Vegas, NV in 1968. He served in the US Air Force from 1969 – 1986. He married Jennifer “Jen” Miller on March 31, 2002.
After his time in the Air Force, he worked as an Optician for over 20 years and owned multiple businesses. Most recently he worked as an Optician at American Eyecare in Bozeman, MT. He owned CW Tools and Fasteners in Chico, CA and Prime Time Video in Yuba City, CA.
Cecil’s favorite pastimes included photography, playing video games, and spending time with his family. He was a member of The American Legion Post #115 in Butte, MT and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1448 in Butte, MT. He attended the Community of Christ in Deer Lodge, MT.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Jen (Miller) Thomas of Divide, MT; his children, Jason (Lisa) Thomas of Altadena, CA, Brian (Jennie) Thomas of Rancho Cordova, CA, and Kaitlyn Miller of Bozeman, MT; and his grandchildren, Adalee and Elora Thomas of Rancho Cordova, CA.
He is preceded in death by his father, Pete Thomas; mother, Lynette (Bovay) Thomas; brothers Donald and Mark Thomas; and his beloved dog, Bean.
Due to the global pandemic, the Miller-Thomas family has decided to hold a private Celebration of Life at a future time when travel and gathering restrictions are lifted.
Memorials in honor of Cecil are suggested to VFW Post #1448.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Cecil.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Cecil and his family.
Eric Cline says
Rest in peace fellow airman.
David G Castaneda says
We shared a lot of laughs together and grew up a bit together while stationed together (’70-’71) at Mt. Home AFB, Idaho, 10TRS, 67 TRW. We were both young and had the world before us! I so wish I could have convince him to join our Photo Troop Family at Reunion. Would have loved to have reconnected with Cecil & you Jen and see the man he had become. He was successful in life & love… Good on you Cecil! Slow hand Salute my brother, my friend!
Gary Klein says
Rest in Peace , Cecil. We had a few laughs back in the day! You will be missed!
Claudia and Darryl Johnson says
God bless you my good friend. There will be so many there to welcome you “home” .
Mike Pizzutti says
Rest In Peace Cecil. I will not forget the good times at Oscan Air Force Base Korea. Mike Pizzutti Austin Texas. (pizzuttim@sbcglobal.net)
Dennis Herrin says
I am thankful for my friendship with you for all these years. Rest well until we meet again. Your brother in arms, Dennis.
Kelly says
I’m so sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing. Sending hugs to you, Jen
Kelly @ the Cancer Center❤
Bob Almy says
Rest In Peace, my friend.
Jen Miller-Thomas says
I miss you so much, Cecil.
You were my best friend and a wonderful husband.
Eighteen years and twenty days of marriage were not enough.
Saying goodbye to you was the hardest thing I will ever have to do.
I will always love you.
-Jen
Melissa Sanders says
My thoughts are with you at this time. Cecil was so kind and it was fun to hang out with you guys . I will. Always remember how much fun Bill and I had in Montana.
Mary Wilkens says
We were sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing.
Please accept our condolences and prayers for all.
tom codella says
Sorry to hear of your loss. Wish everyone the best.