Linda Thomas

of Wanblee, South Dakota, died on Friday, February 24, 2006
at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 57

Linda J. Lange was born March 24, 1948, at Rapid City, the daughter of Willard and Agnes (McEwen) Lange. She grew up in Interior, graduating from Interior High School in 1966. She then graduated from the Medical and Dental Assistant School of Colorado in Denver, Colorado. After graduation she moved to Kadoka where she worked at the Kadoka Clinic and Hospital.

Linda was united in marriage to Paul Thomas on December 23, 1967 in Kadoka. They made their home on Paul’s grandparents’ ranch west of Wanblee. In 1992 she moved into Interior where she continued to reside until the time of her death.

Linda was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Interior, and also attended ST. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Wanblee.

She enjoyed sewing and crocheting, making many afghans over the years, and also enjoyed reading.

Grateful for having shared her life are her four sisters, Loretta White of Interior, Carol Wickstrom of Wall, Rita Barber and her husband Barry of Interior, and Shirley Gartner and her husband Terry of Interior; two brothers, Gary Lange of Sioux Falls, and Larry Lange of Interior; a brother in law Lorence Grimes of Philip; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister Mary Lou Grimes.

Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. all at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wall.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Tuesday February 28, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wall with Father Leo Hausmann and Father Ron Garry as celebrants.

Interment will be in the Wall Cemetery

A memorial is established.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:00 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Leo Hausmann

CON-CELEBRANT
Father Ron Garry

MUSIC
Mary Erz – Organist
Liz Fisher – Vocalist
Daniel Green – Guitarist
"One Day At A Time"
"On Eagles Wings"
Congregational Hymns
"Here I Am Lord"
"In The Garden"

USHERS
Jesse Baysinger – Casey Short Bull

ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Larry Joe Lange – Willie Grimes
Tom Grimes – Tony Grimes
Wayne Barber – Brad Gartner – Allen Grimes

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Other Nieces and Nephews

INTERMENT
Wall Cemetery
Wall, South Dakota

Service Details

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:00 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Wall, South Dakota

Guest Book

I had the pleasure of taking care of Linda while she was staying with us at Philip hospital. Linda was one of the strongest most courageous women that I have met, she wil always have a place in my heart. What a lucky lady to have such wonderful sisters. May God be with you and your families. Always Melanie
   ~ Melanie Acosta Philip, SD (2/24/2006)
Aunt Linda was a sweet, caring, wonderful lady that would do anything she could for anyone. I will miss her very very much, but know she is know in a better place. I'm sorry I will not be able to be there for the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers will be with the whole family.
   ~ Keith Thomas Denver, CO / krthomas@aol.com (2/24/2006)
It's always so hard to lose a loved one, and we know these last days have been difficult. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
   ~ Justin and Joyce Wheeler 24208 Fairview Road, Philip, SD (2/24/2006)
May She Rest In Peace!
   ~ Digger Beckwith Spearfish, SD (2/24/2006)
I took Care of Linda in the Philip Hospital she was a wonderful lady and she will be very missed. May God be with you in your time of need
   ~ Krystal Noteboom Philip, SD (2/24/2006)

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