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DOREEN LOUISE THOMAS

Date of Passing: Nov 28, 2014

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DOREEN LOUISE THOMAS 1936 - 2014 Doreen Louise Thomas (Rangno), loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully with family at her side, at the River Park Gardens (Personal Care Home), on Friday, November 28, 2014. Doreen will be missed by Jim, her husband of 58 years; her children Brenda (Darryl), Janice (Lane), and Dave; grandchildren Vince, Garrett (Lisa), Nicole, Cyrus, Sasha, Brittney, Chris, Kevin and Grant; her brother Bob (Karen), sister Dona, and many nieces and nephews. Doreen was musically talented at a very young age. She was a member of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) and the Manitoba Choral Association. (MCA). For over 30 years she was the organist and choir director at Faith Lutheran Church. She taught piano and organ to many students. Doreen was a compassionate individual and she touched many individual's lives. She loved baking and sewing and took many self-improvement courses. A celebration of Doreen's life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 1311 Dakota St. on Friday, December 5 at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service. A family interment will take place at a later date. The family wishes to thank the staff of River Park Gardens for their loving and compassionate care of Doreen the past seven years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Gardens Inc., 1311 Dakota St., Winnipeg, MB R2N 1V8 for the River Park Gardens Spiritual Care Program.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 03, 2014

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

  • Doreen was a huge part of my childhood memories at Faith Lutheran Church, and I was so touched when she agreed to play the organ at our wedding. My maiden name was Barbara Buermeyer. I would like to pay tribute to Doreen and send my condolences to the Thomas family. - Posted by: Barbara Dayco (Faith Lutheran Church) on: Feb 22, 2015

  • We wish to extend our deepest condolences and prayers for Brenda & Darryl and their family in this time of sorrow. We will keep you all in our prayers. - Posted by: CAPNM (Colleagues of Brenda) on: Dec 09, 2014

  • Kletke cousins? We numbered in the dozens. But cousin Doreen stands out - as the special and valued chief operator of the family telephone party-line. Doreen kept the entire Kletke family informed; she was the one to phone with the latest news. Every large family appreciates and respects the "keeper of family history". We will all miss her strength, her talents and her years of dedication to keeping the Kletke clan connected. - Posted by: Jan Kushnier (cousin) on: Dec 05, 2014

  • At the age of 4 or so, I remember Doreen as the organist at Faith Lutheran. She would be up at the front sitting perfectly straight and began to play. I really thought that she was a special angel who played music for God....well she actually did! Later on in life we would have jam sessions together. Doreen on piano and me on sax. We would play jazz renditions of the old favourite hymns and perform mini concerts for others. She once gave me a badge to pin on my shirt. She giggled as she gave it to me as it said "the joy of sax". Great lady, great times. Fond memories Jeff Goossen - Posted by: Jeff Goossen (Friend of Faith) on: Dec 05, 2014

  • I remember when our family first moved into the neighborhood. Doreen was one of my first visitors. She brought some homemade jam and made us feel very welcome. Tim (my son) and I express our sincere condolences, sending prayers of support and strength to Jim and the family. - Posted by: Wendy Brabant (Neighbor) on: Dec 05, 2014

  • Auntie Doreen always made us feel welcomed and loved on our visits to Winnipeg. She was a remarkable and talented woman. Our love to Uncle Jim, Brenda, Janice, David and their families. - Posted by: Rob, Karla, Tim, Joey, Mary Thomas (nephew and family) on: Dec 04, 2014

  • There were many fond memories of my childhood days as our families grew up together. She was a great friend to my Mom and I know they are together again joyfully sharing in the Lord's banquet. Our prayers go out to her family for comfort at this time of bereavement. - Posted by: Jeff, Corinne, Anthony & Carly Norris () on: Dec 04, 2014

  • To Brenda & family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Cindy (Petroniak) Wolfe (Prenderghast school classmate & friend to Brenda) on: Dec 03, 2014

  • Gordon & I have many fond memories of Doreen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord bless and keep you all. - Posted by: Gordon & Joy Wright (old friends from church) on: Dec 03, 2014

  • My sincere condolences to you Jim and your family. You were a "perfect role model" in how to support and care for a loved one in a personal care environment. I didn't know Doreen before she lived at River Park Garden but watching you I could sense the great love you shared throughout your fifty plus years together. May God bless you and sustain you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Carol De Baets (River Park Gardens family member) on: Dec 03, 2014

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