Dorothy Fjelseth
July 22, 1927 — April 2, 2012
Dorothy Evelyn "Tomi" Fjelseth passed away April 2nd, 2012 in McCook, NE surrounded by her family.
Born Dorothy Evelyn Thompson on July 22, 1927 to Timothy and Rachel (Geeting) Thompson in Sioux Falls, SD. She graduated from Washington High School in 1945. Tomi married Clarion Fjelseth in 1946. They were blessed with 3 sons, Jeff, Dave, and Mark. After leaving Sioux Falls the family resided in Gillette, WY for 30 years. Tomi moved to Denver, CO for a few years and finally moved to Nebraska in 2000.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister Darlene; and brother Don.
She is survived by her sons Jeff Fjelseth (Sally Fjelseth), Dave Fjelseth (Carol Blackman) and Mark Fjelseth; her five grandchildren, Tia Knapp (Chris Knapp), Amanda Eckhoff (Colin Eckhoff), Sarah Joseph (Lijo Joseph), Bryan Fjelseth and Robyn Fjelseth; six great-grandchildren Myranda Knapp, Bryce Eckhoff, Aliciya Eckhoff, Mariah Knapp, Jasmine Eckhoff, and Rohan Joseph.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend.
Memorials may be given in her name.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 1-8:00 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 6, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Hills Cemetery at Indianola.