Marilyn Faye (Solem) Thomas |
| Posted 2018-01-05 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Saturday, October 24, 2015 <<< >>> July 18, 1931— Oct. 18, 2015 <<< Marilyn Thomas, 84, died peacefully at Sunhaven Assisted Living in Lake Havasu City. She had been a resident there for four and a half years. She suffered from increasing dementia for 22 years. Marilyn was born in Willow Lake, S.D. to Loyd and Faye Solem, the oldest of four children. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. and a master’s degree in education from National Lewis University, Chicago. She married Jerry Thomas June 11, 1955 in Bruce, S.D. They were married 60 years. Her Lord and Savior was her first love and her faith carried her through many years of church work and activities as well as numerous major surgeries. She was a member of Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Lake Havasu City. Loving her immediate and extended family was a very important part of her life. Jerry and Marilyn, along with their sons, enjoyed camping and extensive travels. Marilyn was very passionate about teaching, which she started at age 18. She taught 39 years in public schools. Marilyn is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Lake Havasu City; twin sons Tobin and Troy, Troy’s wife Lizbeth, all of the Milwaukee area; daughter-in-law Debra Thomas of Lakewood, N.Y.; grandchildren Brock of Houston, Brigetta of New York City, Troy Joseph and wife Christina, Ashlyn, Graham, Debbie and Whitney (all of the Milwaukee, Wis. Area); sisters Ardis Mewborne of Lake Havasu City, Loyla Christian of Sacramento, Calif., and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Loyd and Faye Solem; son Todd and her brother, Kent Solem. A memorial service is at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Lamb of God Lutheran Church. Memorials may be given to the Lamb of God Lutheran Church Building Fund, 2791 Inca Drive, Lake Havasu City AZ 86406. Cremation was placed in the care of The Neptune Society. The family wishes to thank the competent and compassionate staff of Sunhaven Assisted Living and Hospice of Lake Havasu City. |
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