Beatrice H. Thomas, age 90, of Lewes, and formerly of Delmar, died Friday, August 3, 2007 at Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lewes. She was born July 10, 1917 in Wilmington, Delaware, a daughter of the late John and Lillian Hurd Heller. Beatrice was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury. She began her nursing career as an LPN at the former Peninsula General Hospital in Salisbury and retired from Salisbury Nursing Home after many years of service. She loved her work in nursing and served as Past President and Vice President of the LPN Nurses Association. After retirement, Mrs. Thomas resided in Pine Bluff Village in Salisbury where she enjoyed time with her friends and neighbors. She was a wonderful cook and loved to sew and read. She is survived by her loving family, three daughters, Yvonne "Bonnie" Balcerski and her husband, Ed of Millsboro, Beverly Wilson and her husband, Jimmie of Delmar, and Barbara Taylor and her husband, Seth of Palm City, Florida; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Grace Hamblin and a grandchild. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar. Following the visitation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. Interment will follow the services at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Smyrna. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.