Ha rriet Louise Thom, age 84 of Lake Metigoshe, died Saturday at a Bottineau hospital.  A memorial service will be held on Friday at 2:00 pm at the Lake Metigoshe Christian Center.  Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.

Harriet Louise Thom, daughter of H.L. and Orpha Naomi (Peterson) Wood, was born on August 27, 1934 in Bottineau.  She was raised in Bottineau and graduated from Bottineau High School in 1952.  On September 5, 1952, she married Marvin John Thom in Bottineau.  They lived in the Kramer area before moving to Mohall in 1962.  She worked as a medical assistant at the Renville-Bottineau Memorial Hospital and the Gokavi Medical Clinic in Mohall.  She later worked as a dental assistant at Keup Dental in Mohall.  In 2000, they moved to Lake Metigoshe.

Harriet was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Mohall and later the Metigoshe Lutheran Church.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, served on the Mohall City Council, and Rec. Service Board at Lake Metigoshe.

She loved all animals, especially dogs. Abby, her silky terrier, went everywhere with her, family football, basketball, and other school events, as well as many hours of driving combine on the farm.

She enjoyed bowling, knitting, crocheting, playing bridge and going to the casino.

Harriet is survived, by her husband of 66 years, Marvin of Bottineau; sons, William (Peggy) Thom of Grand Junction, CO and Robert (Lorie) Thom of Maddock, ND; daughter, Kathryn (Kenton) Onstad of Parshall, ND; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Berryman; son, Kevin Thom; grandson, Kevin Thom; and sisters, Francis Stearns and JoAnn Rusterholz.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net .