Dorothy Marie Thomas, 87, of Plymouth passed away Friday, May 4th, 2012 in Danville, Indiana. She was born February 5, 1925 in Plymouth, Indiana, the daughter of Alton and Rose (Halt) Carothers.
Dorothy graduated from Lapaz High School with the class of 1942. She lived nearly all of her life in the Plymouth area with the exception of the past 4 years, when she and Robert lived in the Danville, IN area with their daughter Patricia.
She was a member of the Helpful Hour Friendship Club.
Dorothy worked for a short while as a bank clerk in South Bend, but soon chose the life of a farm wife and mother as her career.
She and Robert spent several years of their retirement travelling the U.S. and making friends wherever they visited. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, sewing, puzzles, reading, and dancing. Each spring was eagerly anticipated with hunting mushrooms on her parent’s farm. Her greatest joy was watching her family members build great lives for themselves and become good citizens.
Family members and friends will greatly miss Dorothy’s loving and sincere personality.
Dorothy is survived by her husband of 67 years, Robert S. Thomas, her daughter, Patricia (Terry) Plank, Danville, IN, and her son, James (Lou Ann) Thomas of Plymouth. She also is survived by three grandsons, Sean Thomas, Wheaton, IL, Jason Thomas, Lisle, IL and Matthew Thomas of Cincinnati, OH. A sister, Betty Wade also resides in Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Harold Carothers.
Visitation will be held in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth on Tuesday, May 8th from 4 – 8 p.m. Services will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, May 9th at 10 a.m. with Peter Redmon officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Marshall County Historical Society, 123 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, IN 46563.
Jeanie Martin says
james and Lou Ann
I am so sorry for your loss! You will be in my prayers!
Love you
jeanie
Shirley A. Gidley says
To Betty and family I send my sympathy and condolences to all of the family members of your sister. God blessings to all of you.
Janice l. Dodson says
Hello everyone…
Sorry we can not be there… But, I have good memories being with you last year…
We now have Marilyn in the Hospital.. She continues to having Seasures and the Doctors do not know what is causing them. Her heart is fine . So, it is not that.
My sympathy and prayers are with you.
Love you all,
Janice
Connie Gibbs says
Jim, Louann & family
Sorry to hear of your loss. I can still remember the grilling I got from her when we 1st met.
Love ya and miss ya
Rose M. Fritz says
Patty and Terry, Jim and LouAnn, and Bob\’
I am sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a wonderful person. She will remain in my memories. I remember studying with Patty at the kitchen table, and the rides on the school bus. Even the parties and the horseback riding were great events. We had lots of fun with you all. May God continue to bless
each of you.
Jim LaBanco says
Thomas family you have our depeest condolences. We are sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sally (Leed) Griggs says
Pat and Jimmie and families,
I\’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. She was such a nice lady. She sure put up with a lot when she would let us have parties at your house, when we were kids. I especially remember having hay rides and games. Your parents were the greatest. Always a good time and good food. She will be fondly remembered.
In sympathy,
Sally (Leed) Griggs
The Jones\' David, Colleen, & Donnie also the Snyd says
Dearest Bob, Jim & LouAnn, Pat & Terry, & all the family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you for your loss of Dorothy. She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. We will cherish our memories of her all that much more. Praying God will comfort all of you by wrapping His arms around you and showering you with His Love. Sorry, we can\’t be there in person. We are there in prayers, thoughts, and lots of heartfelt love.
Dianne Batcho says
I am so sorry Jim and Patti to hear of your mother\’s passing. I don\’t always get through the SB paper bv Sunday, and did not hear in time to attend the funeral. I am sorry.
I moved home to help Mom with Dad and now we all care for Mom for she has Alzheimers.
Patti I was looking forward to seeing you at the All School Reunion, but I understand why you were not there. I have run into Jim at the grocery, butI haven\’t seen you for years. If you are ever up here I would love to see you both again.
I hope you and your family are comforted by the caring of many friends.
Sincerely,
Dianne Batcho
Jeanie Martin says
james and Lou Ann
I am so sorry for your loss! You will be in my prayers!
Love you
jeanie
Shirley A. Gidley says
To Betty and family I send my sympathy and condolences to all of the family members of your sister. God blessings to all of you.
Janice l. Dodson says
Hello everyone…
Sorry we can not be there… But, I have good memories being with you last year…
We now have Marilyn in the Hospital.. She continues to having Seasures and the Doctors do not know what is causing them. Her heart is fine . So, it is not that.
My sympathy and prayers are with you.
Love you all,
Janice
Connie Gibbs says
Jim, Louann & family
Sorry to hear of your loss. I can still remember the grilling I got from her when we 1st met.
Love ya and miss ya
Rose M. Fritz says
Patty and Terry, Jim and LouAnn, and Bob\’
I am sorry for your loss. Dorothy was a wonderful person. She will remain in my memories. I remember studying with Patty at the kitchen table, and the rides on the school bus. Even the parties and the horseback riding were great events. We had lots of fun with you all. May God continue to bless
each of you.
Jim LaBanco says
Thomas family you have our depeest condolences. We are sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Sally (Leed) Griggs says
Pat and Jimmie and families,
I\’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. She was such a nice lady. She sure put up with a lot when she would let us have parties at your house, when we were kids. I especially remember having hay rides and games. Your parents were the greatest. Always a good time and good food. She will be fondly remembered.
In sympathy,
Sally (Leed) Griggs
The Jones\' David, Colleen, & Donnie also the Snyd says
Dearest Bob, Jim & LouAnn, Pat & Terry, & all the family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you for your loss of Dorothy. She was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. We will cherish our memories of her all that much more. Praying God will comfort all of you by wrapping His arms around you and showering you with His Love. Sorry, we can\’t be there in person. We are there in prayers, thoughts, and lots of heartfelt love.
Dianne Batcho says
I am so sorry Jim and Patti to hear of your mother\’s passing. I don\’t always get through the SB paper bv Sunday, and did not hear in time to attend the funeral. I am sorry.
I moved home to help Mom with Dad and now we all care for Mom for she has Alzheimers.
Patti I was looking forward to seeing you at the All School Reunion, but I understand why you were not there. I have run into Jim at the grocery, butI haven\’t seen you for years. If you are ever up here I would love to see you both again.
I hope you and your family are comforted by the caring of many friends.
Sincerely,
Dianne Batcho