Hutson Thomas

Hutson Oliver Thomas 2/2/2001 - 8/29/2017 Hutson Thomas was born February 2, 2001, in Littleton, Colorado, the son of Jerry Thomas and Liz Mann Miller. He grew up in Breckenridge, Basalt, and Denver, Colorado with his parents and siblings, Corey, Jordan and Tennessee Thomas. Hutson spent much of his life in the Rocky Mountains. He was an avid snowboarder, hiker, and loved to scuba dive. Hutson was a deeply passionate young man, incredibly intelligent, compassionate, adventurous, and kind. Hutson’s life cannot be measured by its length, but by the people he so uniquely touched. Our love for him will never end, and he will be deeply missed. Hutson is survived by his parents Jerry Thomas and Liz Mann Miller; his step-father Mike Miller; his sister Tennessee Thomas and his brothers Corey and Jordan Thomas. He also leaves behind his maternal grandparents, Jim Mann (and wife Lynn) as well as Georgia Kitsman (and husband Chuck) and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Patricia Thomas. A visitation was held Friday, September 1, 2017 between the hours of 6:00pm through 8:00pm at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado 80112. A Funeral Service was held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 2, 2017 at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 9203 South University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80126. Hutson's family extends deep gratitude to St. Andrew United Methodist Church for opening their hearts, opening their minds, and opening their doors to their family. Should friends desire, memorial gifts in Hutson's name ma be given to Mission Hills Youth Group, 620 Southpark Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120, ATTN: Lisa Poelott, or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at afsp.org or 1.888.333.2377. Please share your memories of Hutson and condolences with his family in the guestbook below. *****CRISIS SUPPORT RESOURCES****** If you or someone you know is in crisis, text “Talk” to 38255 or call 1-844-493-TALK (8255). You will be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7. FAITH SUPPORT: Young Life Contact Info: Chad Conant at (303)359-5115 or Tim Vargo at (303)915-4358 getonthelift@gmail.com Youth Group at Mission Hills Church Contact Info: Shannon Popp at (303)794-3564 www.missionhills.org/lobby/connect/groups/youth/high-school Shannon is at Einstein Bagels across the street from Arapahoe every other Thursday from 10:30-12:15 on the first and third Thursday of the month. GRIEF SUPPORT FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN St Andrew has a six-week session called “Good Grief” beginning Mondays from 5:00 - 6:30pm, September 25 - October 30. It is a free program open to the community. Good Grief is a peer support group designed to encourage emotional healing for children and youth (Kindergarten - 8th grade). Contact person is Rhonda Smith, 303-794-2683. SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION: Two sessions are being offered at St Andrew UMC for parents to gather with pastors and local mental health professionals to learn more about suicide prevention. Sunday, September 10 at 6:30 pm Sunday, September 17 at 6:30 pm COUNSELING SUPPORT: The Second Wind Fund is an organization that promotes teen suicide prevention and takes referrals for counseling www.thesecondwindfund.org MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide www.sptsusa.org National Alliance for Mental Illness www.nami.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention www.afsp.org