Richardson D. Thomas ``Tom'', age 69, passed away June 19, 2002 at home in Crosslake, formerly of Minnetonka. Survived by loving wife of 50 years, Eloise; children, Susan (Brian) Thoresen of Richfield, Nancy & special friend Melissa of Wayzata, Dan (Betsy) of Wayzata; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; mother, Hazel (Harrison) Stoneman; sister, Diane (Ray) McClellan. Lutheran memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Crosslake Friday, June 28, 2:00 PM. Graveside gathering Sunday, July 14, 1:00 PM, Groveland Cemetery, Minnetonka. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to St. Joseph's Hospice, Brainerd, MN and the Lupus Foundation.