Service Information
LuRae N. Thomas, age 84, of Cosmos, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home in Cosmos.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the Cosmos Community Cemetery.
Obituary
Our beloved mother, LuRae Neva Thomas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 84. She will be remembered as a strong woman with a kind and loving heart.
LuRae was born on January 14, 1936, in East Lake Lillian Township, Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Clarence and Lillian (Olson) Anderson. LuRae was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota. She attended District 89 Riverside Country School near Lake Lillian and Atwater High School.
On October 26, 1951, LuRae was united in marriage to Curtis Thomas at Lake Lillian Baptist Church. This marriage was blessed with five children, Craig, Vicki, Peggy, Coleen, and Dean. LuRae and Curtis made their home in Cosmos, Minnesota.
LuRae was employed for 31 years at the 3M Tape Plant in Hutchinson, retiring in 2001.
LuRae enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, playing cards, dancing and bowling. For the past seven years, she and Wayne enjoyed wintering in Texas. LuRae especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Blessed be her memory.
LuRae is survived by her:
Children, Doctor Craig Thomas of Fairbanks, AK,
Vicki Jensen of Parker, CO,
Peggy Thomas of Minnetonka, MN,
Coleen Ahlbrecht and her husband, Joel, of Hector, MN;
Significant Other of 20 years, Wayne Naber, of Lake Lillian, MN;
Grandchildren, Traci LuRae Frizzell and her husband, Josh, of Parker, CO,
Erin Jensen of Parker, CO,
Stephanie Menefee and her husband, Shane, of Belle Plaine, MN,
Mitchell Lietzau and his wife, Dana, of Gibbon, MN,
Sarah Ahlbrecht of Minneapolis, MN;
Great Grandchildren, Rosalie LuRae and Samuel Jon Frizzell; Kellan, Sophia, Andrew, Benjamin and Emily Menefee; Ryker and Axton Lietzau;
many other relatives and friends
LuRae is preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence and Lillian Anderson; Husband, Curtis Thomas; Son Dean Thomas; Brothers, Ilert Anderson and his wife, Genevieve, Eldred Anderson and his wife, Leone, Ned Anderson, and Avis Anderson (in infancy); Sisters, Faith Nelson and her husband, Clifton, and Beverly Macik and her husband, Ralph.
The family of LuRae Thomas would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and kindness in this time of sorrow. Our wish is that you share your memoires of your time spent with LuRae.
Doug and Julie Fett says
Our deepest sympathies to all the Thomas family. LuRae was such a sweet woman.
Julie Koehler says
Sorry for your loss.
Kim Heyer Milbradt says
So sorry to hear of LaRae’s passing. Sympathies to her family.
Lois Rothstein says
I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady. God bless you.
Meryl Petersen says
Craig, Vicky, Peggy, Colleen,
My sincere condolences to each of you in the loss of your sweet Mother. The first thing that comes to mind for me when I think of LuRae is her smile. She always had a smile & a kind heart.
It’s been many years since I babysat all of you (more than I care to admit!) but my thoughts are with each of you and I wish you and your families peace and happiness.
It would be so great to see you again. Take care.
Love & Hugs,
Meryl
Valerie J. Thomas says
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family. LuRae was the most sweetest & toughest lady that I have ever known. She will always be remembered for her kind smile & caring ways. May she rest in peace. God bless.
Connie servin says
Hugs and prayers to all of you cousins she was a wonderful aunt she will be missed love you all!!!!
Wendy Haagenson Fett says
My sympathies for your loss.
Your mother was always kind and friendly. I remember we were always in and out of the house in the old neighborhood.
Bless you, and bless her memory.
Debra J Minnick says
Our Sympathy for your loss.
Deb and Mark Minnick
Becky & Myron Macik says
I will always remember your Mother’s sweet and warm smile. Our sympathy to all of her loved ones and prayers for peace and sweet memories at this time.
Dianne Naber Ortiz says
Sorry to hear of your dear mother’s passing. Thinking of you all with sympathy.
leo & Gladys says
You all have our sympathy. She will be missed; thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leo and Gladys
Karen Hoffmann (Gilberts) says
Colleen, Peggy, Vicky and Craig,
Sending our sympathy and remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers. She was a sweet lady and may you hold close to your hearts and cherish all your wonderful memories of her. God Bless!
Karen and Larry Hoffmann
Becky & Myron Macik says
Our sympathy in the loss of your Mother. I will always remember her warm and sweet smile. Blessings and peace to all of the family and loved ones. God bless your memories.
Carla Ryti says
Thinking of you all as you mourn the loss of your Mom. She will be missed but remembered with love. Carla & Bill
Robin Kragenbring says
Our deepest sympathy , love and prayers to each of you. LuRae was such a strong, sweet, caring and special lady. Will miss her deeply. Hold on to all the special memories. Love you all and may you find peace.
Mary Hoffman says
Deepest sympathy to all the family. She was such a kind and sweet lady.
Mary and Art Hoffman
Joan Macik says
Had many a good times with your mom and my mom (Sammie Heyer). We shared many laughs! She was such a kind lady with a genuine heart and passion for life. My sympathies to all of you. Joan Macik.
Sharon says
She was always a fun person to be around. I would see her and Wayne in the legion and they were always happy
Kim Schimmelpfennig says
LuRae was on my crew when I first started working at 3M. She was a wonderful lady to have known, my sympathies to the Thomas family.
Debbie Dungca (Grack) says
Went on vac with LuRae and Lucy L. had a good time. She was a nice lady.
Alan DeLeeuw says
Thoughts and prayers for your entire family. Peace be with you.
Cheryl Schauman says
My sympathies to you..all. I met LuRae later in my life, but what a sweetheart. I will miss her smiling face and conversation. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace.
Mark Jensen says
RIP LuRae.
Kelly Inselmann says
Deepest sympathy to Wayne and all families. LuRae was such a beautiful, warm & caring person. Peace be with you!
Mike Lundstrom says
LuRae was an important influence on many of us growing up in Cosmos. I hold her and all her children closely in my thoughts.
Cynthia Wendorff says
The Schaefer family has many happy memories of LuRae from years ago. I am sending prayers of sympathy to all of you hoping that you find comfort in knowing that Heaven is a wonderful place!
Candy Conniff says
My family has many memories of time spent with you all. Your mom was always welcoming. The years flow by so quickly. She will be missed. Love to you all and God’s blessing.
Jill (Strand) Attwood and family says
I’m so sorry for your loss. It was always a highlight of Mom’s (Doris Strand) day when LuRae visited her in Hutchinson. It was fun for us both to bump into LuRae around town when I was visiting Hutch. What a sweet lady, loved by many.