Mary Pietertje Helen Versluis Thomas 1944 - 2005 Mary was born to James and Esther Versluis on April 28, 1944. Died August 9, 2005 from complications due to cancer. Survived by two sons, Max (DeAnn) Thomas and children, Sarah, Zachary and Nathan, and David (Modesta) and son, Julian; five sisters, Margaret Ogden, Ruth (Ray) Smith, Barbra Knowles, Jacqualine Leon, Kathleen (Richard) Perschon; three brothers, John (Utahna), Michael (Kerri) and William (Susan) Versluis. Preceded in death by parents, James and Esther Versluis; two brothers, James (Yvonne) Versluis and Barney Versluis. Mary retired from Quest after 33 years. Went back to school and received her degree as an R.N. in Homecare Pediatrics. Worked for IHC seven years. She loved her job working with children and had a great love for animals.