Dorothy Thomas

Dorothy (Bohl) Thomas

Dorothy Bohl Thomas, the daughter of Nicholas and Katherine (Bachmeier) Bohl, was born on December 16, 1953 in Rugby, North Dakota. She died at the age of 59 years on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center in Bismarck, North Dakota under the care of family and hospice.

Dorothy was raised in the rural home of her parents near Knox, North Dakota and received her elementary education in Knox. She completed her education at Rugby High School, the class of 1971. On January 5, 1984, Dorothy was united in marriage to Aaron Thomas in Rolla, North Dakota. Following their marriage the couple made their home in Rolla where they were blessed with their son, Daniel. While raising their son, Dorothy did daycare in her home and later went to work for the Uniban Corporation in Belcourt doing data entry work. Aaron died January 23, 2005. Following his death, Dorothy remained in Rolla and took various clerical positions to keep her busy. In November of 2012, she was diagnosed with cancer and entered the palliative care program at the care center in Bismarck and to be closer to her son and his family in December of 2012.

Dorothy was an unpretentious person and enjoyed the simplicity of life, the great outdoors, flower and vegetable gardening and fishing. Her greatest love was for her son, his family and her family.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Daniel (Marissa Wuori) of Lincoln; a grandson, Kash James Thomas and a step-granddaughter, Nevaeh Wuori, both at home in Lincoln; her companion and friend, Tom Rutledge of St. John; brothers, Ed (Dee) of Bottineau, Joe (Charlet) of Rugby, Adam (Twyla) of Knox, and David (Marlene) of Wolford; sisters, Elizabeth (Robert) Volk of Minot, Theresa (Billy) Wolf of Bismarck, Magdalena (Tony) Wichman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Barbara (Gary) Wolf of Minot; several nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother, Maurus; sisters, Katherine Jundt, and Rose Vetsch; and her parents.

Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby with spring burial in the church cemetery. Father Tom Graner, Celebrant.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22 and from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Anderson Funeral Home in Rugby.

Rosary and vigil prayers will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home.

Posted Condolences:

Danny, Tom, & Dorothy's family, I had the pleasure of working closely with Dorothy at Microlap for 4 years & in that time, she became one of my dearest friends. She always lit up the place with her warm smile, infectious giggle,& her bright & bubbly personality! She will always hold a special place in my heart & I feel truly blessed to have known her & to have had her in my life. Please know you are all in my thoughts & prayers. I will miss her dearly!
Jacqueline Martin

The great ~ n ~ glorious memories no one can steal of my life long friend. Her very bright light shines on......
May the support of loved ones comfort you all throughout this epic loss.
~ in touch ~

You all have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and sister. Dorothy was a friend and a baby sitter for me back in Knox years ago. She was always very pleasant and a joy to be around.
I will not be attending the service due to other committments, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Love and Prayers, Pat Robbins

I am Dorothy's and will be forever her sister-in-law. She had this giggle that could light up a room. I liked playing cards with her and others. Her and I went to bingo a number of times in Rolette back in the late 90's. When she got mad, look out, but she was a lovely lady inside and out. I worked with her at Uniband for 3 years and we rode together for awhile. Dorothy could have the most precious twinkle in her eyes when she giggled, and I loved that. I will miss her a lot.
Jan Thomas

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