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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., September 8, 1988, page 16

JONES J. THOMAS

            Husum resident of Jones J. Thomas, a native of that community, died Aug. 28 at Dallesport. He was 72 years old.
            He was born July 15, 1916 in Husum to Jake and Lucy (Cayuse) Thomas, and grew up there. He entered the U.S. Army and served from 1942 to 1946. He came back to Husum after his discharge and worked as a longer for a time. Mr. Thomas was a member of the Yakima Indian Nation.
            He is survived by two sisters, Sophie Thomas of Husum and Alsie Thomas of Bingen.
            Dressing services for Mr. Thomas were held Tuesday, Aug. 30, in the chapel of Gardner Funeral Home in White Salmon. Interment followed on Aug. 31 in the Indian Cemetery at Husum.