Thomas Electric History
Gerald Thomas, an electrical contractor, went into
business for himself in 1950. His wife, Helen was his
bookkeeper and did whatever else was needed to run the business.
In 1956 the couple began selling Hotpoint home
appliances in the California Pacific Utilities building, now
occupied by the Senior Citizens Center in Malad.
They rented the William D. Clark building at 37
north Main in 1958 and used the south half to conduct
business. Cecil and Nola Harrison used the north half as a
photo studio. but when the Harrisons moved to Tremonton,
Utah, the Thomas's took over the whole building, expanding to
sell furniture along with appliances.
In 1968, they purchased the R.T. Owens building at
45 North Main and with family and friends did a complete
remodeling job.
Today, Thomas Electric does electrical contracting,
and markets Whirlpool, Roper, Estate, G.E., Hotpoint and Gibson
home appliances. They also sell Dish Network satellite
systems, Zenith, Sharp, Toshiba and Panasonic electronics,
Intermountain sofas, Towne Square gliders, Bountiful Rest and
Simmons Beauty Rest mattresses.
All five of Gerald & Helen's sons, Randy,
Brent, Kelly, J.D. & Larry worked at the store as they grew
up. Randy & Larry, the eldest and youngest, have
purchased the business from their mother. Gerald passed
away unexpectedly in 1996, but Helen still comes to work every
day.
Thomas Electric has survived 50 years of business
thanks to the many wonderful customers who have supported
them. This year they joined a buying group to become more
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