Patricia "Pat" Ann Thomson (Russell), 72, passed away peacefully at Valley Senior Living Facility in Grand Forks, North Dakota on April 14 ^th , 2023.

Pat was born in 1950 in Bemidji, Minnesota to Carole and George Russell, and grew up in Grand Rapids, MN. She graduated from high school in 1968 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree at BSU. She spent several years substitute teaching elementary age kids and eventually went on to work in the food service industry. Pat was a hard worker and proud grandma who enjoyed gardening, poetry, and crossword puzzles.

She is survived by daughter, Crystal (Nick); son-in-law, Ed; grandchildren, Whitney (Chris), Damian (Heather), Bentley, Kaisley, Craig and Corban; great grandchildren, Jennings, Kolton, Elizabell and Everhett, her mother, Carole; sisters, Danita (Jay), Kenda (Andy), and Brenda (Norm); brothers, Daryl (Sharon) and Tom; along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, George; daughter, Lynne; and former husband, Bill.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 21, 2023 at Rowe Funeral Home. Pastor Charles Nelson will officiate. Fellowship with refreshments and desserts to follow at the Timberlake Lodge Café.