Lynne Cullen, 43 of Thief River Falls, MN passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND with her loving family at her side.

The funeral service to celebrate Lynne's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Community Church International, 17042 160th Ave NE, Thief River Falls, MN with Pastor Tom Ramsey and Pastor Jeff Flynn officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Goodridge Cemetery near Goodridge, MN.

Lynne Carole Thomson was born on October 14, 1976 to Patricia Ann (Russell) and Harold William "Bill" Thomson III in Grand Rapids, MN. In 1995, she married Justen Janssen and to this union two children were born, Whitney and Damian. She resided in Thief River Falls, MN and in 2010, married Edward Cullen and to this union two sons were born, Craig and Corban. The family has continued to live in Thief River Falls.

Lynne's passion was caring for children and she shared her home with many. Lynne provided in home childcare for many years as well as providing for children in foster care. Lynne touched the lives of so many families throughout her time by providing anything she could, whether that be a place to stay, hot meals, a warm hug or encouraging words. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Lynne was a passionate follower of Christ and attended the Community Church International in Thief River Falls, MN.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Cullen; daughter, Whitney (Christopher Jaeger) Janssen; sons, Damian Janssen, Craig Cullen, and Corban Cullen; grandchildren, Jennings Jaeger, Kolton Jaeger, Elizabell Jaeger; mother, Patricia "Pat" Thomson; grandmother, Carole Russell; sisters, Crystal (Nick) Moen and Wendy Thomson; brother, Mike Thomson; father-in-law, John (Louise) Cullen; sisters-in-law, Lynn (Bromley) Carr, Bonita (Jeff) Cole, Donna (Alden) Skadsem, Dianne Christopherson; brothers-in-law, John Cullen, Dan Cullen, along with many nieces & nephews.

Preceeded in death by her father, Harold William Thomson III; grandfathers, George Russell, Harold William Thomson II; mother-in-law, Joanne "Jan" Cullen; and brother-in-law, Kilmer "Kim" Christopherson.