To Buddy, Allen, Lori and family, I send my deepest sympathy to everyone. Violet was a person who meant alot to everyone in her days. Bless her soul she will be missed. Again my deepest sympathy. 🙏
Violet A. Thum
June 25, 1930 ~ February 14, 2025
Born in:
Gackle, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Violet Ann Thum, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at her home at SilverCreek on Main. A celebration of Violet’s life will take place at Bouglers Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Violet “Vi” “Toots” was born on June 23, 1930, in Gackle, North Dakota, to Alfred and Emma (Krack) Thum. When she was a child, her family moved to a farmstead in Page, North Dakota. At the age of four, Violet contracted Polio, which would affect the use of her left arm and legs for the rest of her life. Despite this challenge, Violet lived a life full of hard work, resilience, and love. She assisted with farm chores alongside her family, even temporarily relocating to Cando, North Dakota, to help her aunt and uncle on their farm when her aunt fell ill.
Violet completed her secondary education in Page and Cando, graduating from Valley City High School in Valley City, North Dakota. During her time in Valley City, she worked at a local restaurant and the hospital. After high school, she attended Wahpeton College in Wahpeton, North Dakota, where she earned a degree. Violet then moved to Jamestown, North Dakota, where she worked at the Anne Carlson School, assisting handicapped children, and later at the admission office at Jamestown College.
Violet’s journey continued in Fargo, North Dakota, where she spent most of her adult life. She worked in the filing department at Pioneer Mutual Life Insurance for 14 years and also served as a teacher’s assistant at Agassiz Junior High School for an extended period. Additionally, Violet held part-time jobs at American Crystal Sugar, Alan Carlson, the Fargo Forum, and spent several years managing an apartment complex for military veterans in need.
Jefferson and Brian were such a big part of Violet’s life. She always took such good care of the two , whether it was babysitting or helping out whenever he needed it. Violet truly loved both of them and cherished the time they spent together. When Jefferson got married, she found joy in spending time with Angie, too. The bonds they shared were so special to Violet, and those memories meant the world to her.
While Violet’s life was filled with hard work, she was also a woman of passion and adventure. A lover of dance, Violet dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer as a child, but her health complications from Polio led her to adapt her passion. She spent countless joyful hours “cutting rugs” at local dance halls, delighting in the rhythm of the music. Her love of travel began with a childhood aspiration to become a stewardess. Though she didn’t meet the strict height and weight requirements, Violet’s love of travel never waned. She took every opportunity to visit faraway places, always finding joy in exploring the world.
When Violet wasn’t dancing or traveling, she cherished spending time with family and friends. Her social gatherings often centered around a competitive game of cards, which remained her favorite pastime, even in her later years as her health declined. A game of cards was always a priority for Violet, a testament to her vibrant spirit and determination to live life to the fullest.
Violet was a sister, aunt, and friend, known for her resilience, her warm heart, and her infectious smile. She leaves behind a legacy of strength and joy. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Emma Thum; sisters, Vera DeSha, Alice Rausch, and Barbara Johnson; brothers, Henry “Hank” and Richard Thum; nephews, Keith DeSha and Wayne Johnson; brothers-in-law, Joseph DeSha, DuWayne “Bee” Johnson, and Richard Rausch; and a long-time friend, Barb Smith.
Violet is survived by her brother, Alfred “Bud” Thum of Valley City; her nieces and nephews, Allen Rausch, Anna Marie Stenson, Andrew Rausch, LeRoy Johnson, Amy Bergen, Myra Wilder, Michael DeSha, Joel DeSha, Kevin DeSha, Jefferson Vargas, and Brian Vargas; and a number of great-nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association, St. Croix Hospice of Minnesota, or SilverCreek on Main. An online guestbook is available at https://boulgerfuneralhome.com/.
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Funeral Service - Sunday: February 23, 2025 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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