Shirley Horn Thomas Obituary (1930 - 2018)

Shirley Horn Thomas age 87, of St. Louis Park. Shirley was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Thomas; parents, Ann and Max Horn. Mom is survived by daughter, Shelly (Rick) Christensen, Burnsville; son, Ralph Thomas, Otsego; grandchildren, Aaron (Nancy) Christensen, Apple Valley, Jacob and Zachary Christensen, Burnsville; great-grandsons, Eli and Isaac; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine (Shelly) Greenberg; nieces and nephews. Shirley was a talented musician, singer, and piano teacher, and continued to share her love of music at Knollwood Place, where she lived most recently. Shirley and Paul fulfilled their dream to become business owners when they operated the Mack Hotel in Roseville, and later, the Golden Valley House. They were married 46 years. Shirley and Paul shared their love of Judaism with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She celebrated her last Shabbat with her family in the hospital. Funeral services will be held TUESDAY, 1:00pm at BET SHALOM CONGREGATION, 13613 Orchard Rd., Minnetonka. Memorials preferred to the Paul and Shirley Thomas Bar and Bat Mitzvah Scholarship Fund at Bet Shalom, or donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA: Tuesday 7:00pm, Bet Shalom Congregation.