June 1, 1953 – July 28, 2025

On the afternoon of Monday, July 28, San Francisco lost one of its brightest lights with the passing of Rick Guy Thoman at the age of 72 after his struggle with cancer. He passed peacefully at Coming Home Hospice in the Castro, a neighborhood he considered home for over 40 years. Rick will be remembered by many for his prominent role in developing an out and proud sport culture in the city by leading the efforts to create diverse spaces where people could pursue their athletic interests in a safe community regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical ability. His family and friends will remember him for his quirky sense of humor, his big-hearted generosity, his commitment to kindness (even on a bad day), his unwavering loyalty, his unre

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