Lori Karin Thomas, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 14, 2023, from a cerebral hemorrhage.
Lori was born August 12, 1971. She graduated from Red River High School, Grand Forks, ND. Lori was united in marriage to James Steven Thomas, on August 15, 1998. In 2005, Lori and Jim settled in New Munich to raise their family.
Lori worked for Trobec’s Bus Service of St. Stephen, MN, William’s Bus Service, Freeport, MN, both of which she adored her student passengers, and most recently, Schmity’s Convenience Store, Freeport, MN, where she took pleasure in visiting with friends. Lori valued her faith in God and enjoyed attending mass at the Immaculate Conception Church in New Munich, where she was a member.
In her spare time, Lori liked to go target shooting with her hand gun, swimming, fishing, long walks, and anything to do with the outdoors. She was fond of traveling and had visited the 48 contiguous United States. Lori was also an avid musician and lover of music. She was often heard playing her music before being seen driving down the street in her Trailblazer.
Lori is survived by her husband, Jim; 4 children, Jessica (grandchild Abby), Ashley, Jimmy, Daniel (girlfriend Jewels); her father Steve (Odile) Streed; her brother David; sister Rachel; her sister-in-laws Susan and Debbie; and her special companion, Chewie.
Lori was preceded in death by her mother Laurel Severson, father-in-law James Thomas, and mother-in-law Sandra Thomas.
Lori was a giving person with a loving heart that will be missed dearly by all that knew her.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at New Munich Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Friday, July 28th 2023. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM, Christian Mass at 2:00 PM with burial following Mass. Meal preceding all.
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