Rebecca Ann Thibert, 2 month old daughter of Patrick and Heather Thibert unexpectedly died on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday February 26, 2005 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls, MN with Reverend Gary Graff Officiating. Burial will be held in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Red Lake Falls.

Visitation will be from 5 " 8 PM with a 7:00 PM prayer service at Johnson Funeral Service in Red Lake Falls and also one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Rebecca Ann Thibert was born December 14th, 2004 in Ann Arbor Michigan, daughter of Patrick and Heather (Piersol) Thibert. Rebecca was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome before birth and spent her first weeks of life in Michigan with her parents after having heart surgery at 3 days old. After recovering from the surgery she arrived home on January 7th, 2005. She was the most beautiful little girl that touched the lives of so many. She was constantly smiling, and loved to giggle for special people. She was an inspiration to everyone that new her and will continue to touch many lives.(For a more in depth look at Rebeccas life please go to www.carepages.com, page name babythibert) Only 70 days, but a lifetime of love!


Rebecca is survived by her parents, Patrick and Heather Thibert of East Grand Forks, MN; Grandparents Betty Thibert of Red Lake Falls, MN and Bruce and Ann Piersol of Red Lake Falls, MN: Great grandmother Jennie Pierson of Lake Mills, Iowa: Uncles Brett and Mindy Piersol and children Nicholas and Courtney; Mike and Kelly Thibert and children Zach and Jordan; Steve and Jane Thibert and children Samantha, Alex and Kyle and several great aunts and uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather Dwight Thibert and Great grandparents Colonel Piersol, Dan and Thelma Johnson, Agnes and George Thibert and Warren and Beatta Woolery.

Please send condolences to the Thibert family at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.