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Thelma Kolvet Obituary
Thelma Ceresola Kolvet, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, passed from this life surrounded by her family and close friends on October 3, 2015. Thelma was born December 24, 1926 to William J. Ceresola and Marjorie Tolbert Ceresola in Wadsworth, Nevada. She attended elementary school in Wadsworth and graduated from Fernley High School.
Thelma met a young man, Thomas Kolvet Jr. who had moved to Fernley from Detroit, Michigan. In 1949 the two were married and for the next 57 years Tommy and Thelma made their home in Fernley until Tommy's death in 2006. Together they raised four children in the home they moved into in 1959. At the time of her death, Thelma still lived in the same house in Fernley.
Thelma was preceded in death by her parents William and Margorie, her sister Virginia and her brothers William B., Leslie and Eugene Ceresola, and grandson Travis Kolvet. She is survived by her sons, Brent (Denise) Kolvet, Craig Kolvet, and Kim (Carol) Kolvet and her daughter Rhonda (Chad) Larkin. Thelma is also survived by her grandchildren, Curtis Kolvet, Andrew (Kaitlin) Kolvet, Craig E. Kolvet, Brooke Kolvet, Robert Kolvet, Jason (Tammy) Kolvet, Brett Larkin, Brad Larkin , Ashleigh (Derek) Shue, J.R. Sizoo, Will Sizoo, Lauren, Sizoo, Andrea (Jared) Logan, Joshua (Nicole) Farahi, and Robert (Stacey) Luis. Great grandchildren Thomas Kolvet, Cora Kolvet, Huesten Kolvet, Gianna Kolvet, Sterling Kolvet, Mathew Wells, Donovan Wygant, Collin Logan, Thomas Luis, and Josh Luis.
A celebration of her life will be held at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church located at 625 Desert Shadows Lane, Fernley, Nevada at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 10, 2015. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donation be made to the Central Lyon County Fire Burn Fund at, 231 Corral Dr., Dayton, NV 89403 or Veterans Guest House (www.veteransguesthouse.org).
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Jo Dee Jacobsen Kellison
October 13, 2015
Rhonda, Brent, Craig and Kim. We are so sad to hear of Thelma's passing. She was always so kind to us Jacobsen girls and we have so many great memories from being at the Kolvet home during our visits to Fernley. Eating watermelon on the front yard, swimming in the pool. Coming to visit for breakfast with our Aunt Marian who lived across the street. The great times we shared together, the joking around with each other. She always had a smile on her face and something to laugh about. We surely miss her and are so thankful for all of the memories. Our hearts go out to all of you, such a great loss to the Kolvet family. All of our love - Harold, Alice, Cheri, Ardis, Loni, Jo Dee and Marla Jacobsen. God Bless
Clelie Arroyo
October 10, 2015
Brent and family, I was honored to have met your dear Mom and send deepest sympathies for your loss. I know she was a guiding light for your entire family. God bless!
Janet & Bill Crutcher
October 10, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of your wonderful mother's passing, she was a great lady.
Phoebe Bender
October 9, 2015
Brent, Craig, Kim and Rhonda and families, my deepest condolences.
Joy Linebarger
October 8, 2015
Brent, Craig, Kim and Rhona
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a funny and sweet lady. May your memories of her help you through this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joy (Eitel) Linebarger
Bay City, TX
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