Donald W. Thom
Donald W. Thom of Chisago City, age 82, died on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Parmly LifePointes after an 8 year battle with Alzheimers. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, secondary school teacher and coach for 30 years beginning in Taylors Falls, Anoka and Mpls schools. Owned and operated Thoms Resort on Roosevelt Lake, Emily, MN for more than 40 years, an endeavor begun by his parents in 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Hilma S. Thom, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Kay; sons, Scott (Sheila) and James (Nancy) and 4 grandchildren, Zachary, Garrett, Rebekah and Maxwell. Also brother, William A. Thom, Jr. (Inez) and brother-in-law David W. Dickinson (Marti) and other special relatives and friends. Visitation 3-7 PM Sunday, June 29th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Funeral 11 AM Monday, June 30th at Zion Lutheran Church, 28005 Old Towne Road, Chisago City with visitation one hour before service. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Dear Family and Friends,
This message comes very late. It was every August of my childhood that my family went North to Tom’s Red and White Cabins. My Father was Principal Bass in the then Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, now known as Minnesota Orchestra. I learned how to fish, went across the lake to the former President Roosevelt’s abandoned mansion. I learned how to row a boat, road to the dump with Mr. Thom, learned about black bears and going down the lake for groceries with my Mother ðŸ’� now age 86. I was at two book fairs recently and forgive me as I could not believe any native Minnesotan would not know about Lake Roosevelt and this treasure of cabins. Don was kind and taught all of the children of this summer village things that I personally will never forget. Thank you and God Bless You xxx Constance Scheurer