Violet Thiessen Obituary

THIESSEN Violet M., 86, of Bethlehem PA, formerly of Bergenfield, NJ died february 15, 2011 in Blough Health Care Center, Belthem. She was the wife of Robert C. Thiessen celebrating 63 years of marriage last June 7. Violet was born January 9, 1925 in Nailsea England Daughter of the Late Francis and Flora (Cutler) Summerell. She was formerly a very active member of All Saints Episcopal Church, Burgenfield, NJ. She was a Girl Scout and Girl Scout leader, receiving the Evergreen Award for her lifetime membership and years of service. Besides her husband she is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Jones and husband BL III, Lubboc TX, Elizabeth Favorito and husband Nicholas and Patricia Bader and husband Paul all of Lower Nazareth Twsp. PA; son John Thiessen and Wife Allison of South Bound Brook, NJ; thirteen grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Brother Dennis Summerell and Wife Mary of England. Services Saturday at 3 PM in St. Brigid Episcopal Church, 310 Madison Ave. Nazareth PA. Entombment in St. Brigid Columbarium. In lieu of flowers donationscan be made to Girl Scouts of Northern new Jersey 1579 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph NJ 07869 or to The American Cancer Society 3893 Adler Place Bethlehem PA 18017. Reichel Funeral Home, Nazareth PA is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Feb. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Violet Thiessen

11 Entries

February 22, 2011

Bob and Family, Vi will truely be missed. She was one of those rare people who had the ability to make you feel better about yourself upon speaking with her. She had more energy than anyone I knew and used that energy to raise four wonderful children. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Bill and Joanne Milano

February 21, 2011

Bob and family,
Vi was the sweetest lady we ever met she had a heart of gold and had a lot of spunk . Thoughts and prayers for you and your family- The Schramms

Gary & Sharon Noble

February 18, 2011

Bob,Carolyn,Liz,Patty and John

Vi was a one in a millon type of person. She was kind, caring, hard-working and loving. She had a way of making everyone she would meet feel welcomed and special. We were lucky to have known her not just as a neighbor but as a good friend. She will truly be missed by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing her, and we will always have the fondest memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families.

Vincent Julian, Jr.

February 18, 2011

Bob and Family:

We will sorely miss Vi. She was the nicest person to all of us all the time. If you need anything, please let us know.

-Mary Jo, Vince, Jennifer and John Julian (fellow parishoners at St. Brigid's)

Terry Kiefer

February 17, 2011

Dear Liz and family
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your Mom was a wonderful person and I am happy I got to know her.
She will always be with you, in your heart. May she rest in peace.

February 16, 2011

Dear Carolyn & family,
I have such wonderful memories of visiting your home in Bergenfield and enjoying the hospitality of your gracious family. I credit my adult long love of tea to those cups of loose tea your mother introduced me to.
Rest in peace, dear Mrs. Thiessen.
Denise Nicolosi
Oakland, NJ

The Tintle Family

February 16, 2011

Dear Bob and Family,
We were blessed to know your beloved Vi. She was so witty and full of spunk that it was a joy just being around her. We know this is a very diffucult time for you but surely she has made heaven an even better place for all of us. Please know you are all in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.
You are a wonderful family.
Mike, Jan, Tessa, Hayley and Brad

Laura Bader and family

February 16, 2011

Bob and family, Violet was a wonderful, caring person and will be missed by all who knew her. Please know that you have God and your memories to sustain you. Your family is in our prayers.

February 16, 2011

Vi was a lovely person and I feel so blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Meixsell (fellow parishioner at St.Brigid's)

Baldree Family

February 16, 2011

Bob and family,

Vi will be greatly missed. She was truly a wonderful lady and a blessing to all who knew her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

February 16, 2011

On behalf of the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, we express our deepest sympathy to Mr. Thiessen and the entire family. We so appreciate her service to girls through Girl Scouting and are grateful for the many lives she has touched. Our hearts are with you.
Karen Cerreta, Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey

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