Hannah Maria Thomas went to her heavenly home on August 4, 2016 at 4:40 am following a long battle with the BEAST, called cancer. Her final days were spent at home so she could be close to her family and the animals she loved so much.
Hannah was born in Hays, KS October 29, 2004. She is the 6th child of Ward and Tanya (Bohacz) Thomas. Her 5 brothers, Ean, Nathan, Shiloh, Mario, and Gabriel; 2 sisters, Lucretia and Natalee; and her precious dog, Jubilee, survive her.
Hannah’s spirit touched many at the hospitals across the country that she visited, camps she attended, and community events she participated in. Her strong and courageous spirit is a testament to our Lord’s Word – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
Hannah’s life was a gift to us from our loving God. He created her with an outstanding love and appreciation of animals. She cherished her hogs, rabbits, goats, chickens, ducks, and most importantly her calves that she bought and raised under her business name HT Livestock. She loved her time being a 4-H member and showing at the county fair. Hannah loved to hunt with her daddy and anyone else who would allow her to tag along. Hannah also enjoyed spending time at the lake with her family boating, tubing and camping. She loved to watch cooking shows with her brothers and bake. She was a Dallas Cowboy fan and dreamed of attending Kansas State University to study Animal Science to pursue her life dream of being a rancher’s wife.
Hannah’s battle with cancer began December 18, 2009. She was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor, a rare pediatric kidney cancer. It accounts for about 5% of all childhood cancers. Wilms tumor occurs most often in young children between the ages of 3 and 4. It is uncommon after age 6. Only 4% of cancer research in the United States is given to pediatric cancers. We ask that you join us in finding the cure that takes 7 children every day from their families.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the Town Site Shelter at Webster State Park at 4:00 P.M. with Pastor Tim Clever officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. Private interment will be in Bethany Cemetery near Hunter, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669, to:
Pablove Foundation: A pediatric cancer foundation that provides research grant monies for one of the clinical trials that Hannah was on and gave her extra days with us.
HT Livestock Memorial Scholarship Fund: A Scholarship fund available for Rooks, Mitchell, and Phillips Counties senior ladies attending Kansas State University pursuing a degree in Animal Science.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.