Mrs. Gloria Thomasson passed away on December 16, 2015 at Lovecare in Tucson, Arizona. Services will be held at 10:30 am January 30, 2016 in the Chapel at Brown Page Mortuary in Douglas, Arizona. Mrs. Thomasson is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law: Bill and Debi Thomasson, John and Donda Foran-Thomasson and Jim Thomasson. She is also survived by six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cecil Thomasson and daughter, Nina Harris.

Mrs. Thomasson was born in Douglas, Arizona on May 26, 1925. She was the daughter of John and Ora Stocks (Sigrist) of Douglas. She graduated from Douglas High School as Salutatorian in 1942. She then attended Arizona State Teacher's College (now Arizona State University) in Tempe, Arizona on a music scholarship. She was active in the band and played piano at dances. She also served as Student Body Vice President.

Upon completing college, Mrs. Thomasson taught elementary and high school in Douglas, Arizona. She then married Cecil Thomasson on November 2, 1946. Together, they raised their four children in Douglas. During this period, Mrs. Thomasson was focused on raising her children and being active in the community. She would often invite her children's friends and other children in the neighborhood for dinner. Many have fond memories of her tacos and chili beans. She was active in the Church and taught Sunday school. She instilled the value of education in her children, all of whom attended college and received graduate degrees.

After the death of her husband, Mrs. Thomasson moved to Tucson, Arizona. Although already in her fifties, got a job teaching English at Lampson Business College. Later, she became Dean. She also received a Master in Higher Education degree with a 4.0 GPA from the University of Arizona in 1980.

Mrs. Thomasson took great pride in the accomplishments of her children and of her students. She loved to help others to learn new skills and to improve. She had many interests. She loved music and trying different restaurants. She was fascinated by castles. She loved to cook and to write. She combined these passions by writing about cooking. She wrote a cooking column for the Tucson Citizen for five years. She also published a cookbook titled, "Easy and Fun Recipes for One, Southwestern Style" in 1992.