Allan Richard Thomas, 78, a resident of Gardnerville, died May 17, 2009. He was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Los Angeles to Gifford and Winifred Thomas. He is survived by his fiancee, Joan. A private celebration of life will be 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 26 at Walton's Douglas County Mortuary, 1478 Fourth St., Minden.