Alice passed away of natural causes at the age of 98 on 16 June, 2012 in Roseville, California. She was preceded in death by her husband Grant Thelen in 1997 and by her second son Norbert Thelen in 2001 and Grandson Kevin M. Thelen.
In 1934 Alice and Grant left North Dakota for Hood River, Oregon with oldest son Boyce and soon to be son Gary. Kurt was born December 10, 1948. After her husband died, mom packed up after 67 years in Hood River and moved to Roseville, California to be closer to her children Boyce (wife Arkie), Gary (wife Lois), Norbert (wife Judie) and Kurt Thelen of Deckers, Colorado.
Alice was preced in death by her younger sister Lois Slegers and her younger brother Walter Ketchison. Mom and Dad loved to travel in their motor home (3 tripes to Alaska) and numerous trips to Arizona and back to North Dakota to see relatives. Dad loved to fish and mom was known to flush pheasants when the hunting dog had died. Mom was known as the best cook in the family and could whip up an 8 person meal in no time. Mother was blessed with 4 sons, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grand children, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Memorial services will be decided later.
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