Obituary of Elton Thoma

Elton Clarence Thoma “Peasoup” , 92, passed away on July 26, 2016 in Oroville, California. He was born November 19, 1923 in Trenton, Michigan to Joseph and Frances Thoma. He met and married his sweetheart Jacqueline Smith on June 15, 1946. They later moved to southern California to start his career as a high rise iron worker. Elton also worked with his oldest son on the Alaskan Pipeline. He retired after 30 years, and was a lifetime member of Local 433. Elton enjoyed time spent with his family, road trips and going to the casinos. He had a heart of gold and he never met a stranger. Elton will truly be missed but never forgotten. He is survived by his four children, daughter Ronnell (Ronnie) King of Phoenix AZ; son Randy Thoma of Lake Arrowhead, CA; daughter Mardell (Robert) Love of Oroville, CA and a son Corbett Thoma of Phoenix AZ, also grandchildren: Jimmy King, Kelley McLaughlin both of Phoenix AZ, Randy Thoma of Norco, CA, Lonnell Thoma of Arrowhead Villa, CA, Shaun, Ryan, Ashley Love and Devinn Thoma all of Oroville, CA. And great-grandchildren; Sierra King and Kelsey McLaughlin of Phoenix, AZ, Adian, Landon, and Noah of Norco, CA, Bailee, Payton,Hayden and Hunter Love and Riley-Love Demmers of Oroville, CA Elton was preceded in death by his wife Jackie Thoma, and his parents Joseph and Frances Thoma. No services are planned. Arrangements are entrusted to Ramsey Funeral Home.