Donald M. Thomas, 73, died in rural Grygla, Monday, September 13, 2004.

Donald Martin Thomas was born August 23, 1931, in Niagara, ND, the son of Tom and Florence (Tollefson) Thomas. He moved with his parents to Grygla, MN when he was a baby. Donald grew up and attended Benville Country School. He worked for various farmers in the area and also did logging as well as road construction. He drove truck, which he really enjoyed!

On May 22, 1955, Donald was united in marriage to Karen Windsnes in Thief River Falls, MN. He and Karen owned the Fourtown Store at Fourtown, MN for several years in the early 1970s.

Donald held membership in the Eagles Club, Thief River Falls, MN. He liked to hunt deer, have coffee and visit with his friends. He especially loved his family and their time together.

Survived by wife, Karen, Grygla, MN; son, Kenneth (special friend, Barb) Thomas, Grygla, MN; 2 grandchildren, Sheila (fianc, Dan Shedlov) Thomas, Hanover, MN and Stephanie Thomas, Casper, WY; 2 great grandchildren, Tierra and Treyson, Casper, WY; 2 brothers, Leland (Thelma) Thomas and Arden Thomas all Grygla, MN; a sister, Margie, Minneapolis, MN and several nieces and nephew.

Preceded in death by parents.

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