Obituary
Audrey Anne Rivard Thingvold
Audrey Anne Rivard Thingvold, 89, passed away on July 2, 2015, at Bethany Riverside, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to the late Hattie and Joseph Rivard, she is predeceased by a brother, Duane, and survived by sisters Jeanne (Tom), Anne, Catherine, and brother Dale (Lorna); by daughters, Cheryl, Kristine, Theresa, Rebecca (Roar) and Karen; four grandchildren, Ted (Kaitlyn), Alex(Nikki), Leah and Sarah; two great-grandchildren, Anna and Connor; and numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating from high school, Audrey worked in Washington D.C. during World War II, where she married Norman Thingvold. They returned to Minneapolis, later moving to Winona, Minnesota, then La Crosse. When her children were young, Audrey volunteered as a Campfire Girl, Brownie, and Girl Scout troop leader. She enjoyed playing bridge, and was an excellent seamstress and avid reader. Audrey worked for many years as a trip advisor and office manager for the American Automobile Association, and later worked in the business office of Lutheran Hospital, La Crosse. After retiring, she remained active volunteering, taking adult classes, and traveling. In 2000 she took a memorable family trip to Norway, where she was able to meet distant cousins. Audrey will be remembered by her family and friends for her sense of humor, her warm personality and beautiful smile. A memorial service will be held August 12, at 4:00 p.m., in the Bethany Riverside Faith and Life Center, 2575 S. 7 th St., La Crosse. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Minnesota; service will be held on August 14, at 12:00 p.m., in the Chapel at Resurrection, 2101 Lexington Ave. S. The family would like to thank the staff of Bethany Riverside for their loving and compassionate care of Audrey in her time as a resident there. Memorials may be given to the Bethany Riverside Lighthouse Patio Project, or the Music and Memory Project.
Dear Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mum passing away.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you so much, Kathy !
Audrey was a warm, fun, and elegant lady who made everyone feel welcome. Her beautiful smile and kind eyes will live on in my memory. Goodbye, dear sister.
She appears to have been a “beautiful lady” in many ways! You are a “product of her”, so you will do well also.
I had the privilege of traveling to Norway with Audrey and her family. I so enjoyed her sense of humor and vast knowledge. She was a kind and gentle woman who will be missed.
Thank you Deb. I’m glad you were able to stop in that day, it means a lot. And the trip was a hoot!
To Aunt Audrey’s family with deepest condolences. A mother is a great loss thinking of you with warm thoughts and peace. Memories we hold close to our hearts. I remember Aunt Audrey as a warm kind person with a smile to share. Take care.