Jan D. Thomas

Jan Delmar Thomas, age 71, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Jan fought a courageous journey of six years with Multiple Myeloma.

He was born on April 23, 1955, to Marvin and Etta Mae Thomas. He grew up in McPherson and attended McPherson High School, graduating class of 1973. He started his career at White Tire (the local Good Year dealership) and retired from Johns Manville in 2020.

Jan will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his love of cars and big trucks, and his compassion for animals. He enjoyed talking cars with friends, admiring craftmanship and classic designs. Above all, he was a devoted and hardworking man whose presence, loyalty, and caring nature will be deeply missed.

Jan is survived by wife, Stacy Thomas; son Mackenzie Thomas; daughter Samantha Jarvis and her husband Joe; daughter Savannah Carlson and her husband Ben; along with his seven grandchildren. Jan is also survived by his sister Alene Licardo.

Jan was preceded in death by his father, Marvin D. Thomas, and mother, Etta Mae Thomas.

Jan’s family would like to express their gratitude for your kind thoughts/prayers as well as presence in Jan’s life over the years. Jan will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

In accordance with his wishes, Jan’s family will hold a private celebration of life.

Those wishing to honor his memory may make donations to the McPherson Animal Shelter or Cat House, McPherson.

Friends and families wishing to express their condolences may send them to Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.