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M. Thomas, 62, of Jamestown, ND, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Sanford Health, Fargo, ND surrounded by her family.

Rita Marie Ebach was born June 17, 1953, in Rugby, ND, the daughter of Tony and Margaret (Hammers) Ebach. She graduated from Balta High School in 1971. Rita married Larry Thomas in October 18, 1974 in Balta, ND. They made their home in Jamestown and raised two daughters, Cheri and Angie. Rita worked at various hotels and provided daycare for many years. She enjoyed watching old western movies, fishing, old time tractor pulls, the KSJB summer tractor runs, and backyard barbeques with family. Rita loved the company of her grandchildren and dog, Shadow.

Rita is survived by her husband, Larry Thomas; daughters, Cheri (Perrin) Job and Angie (Paul) Wasson; grandchildren, Austin, Melissa, Katie, Lindsey, and Brittany; step-grandson, David; brothers, Wendlin Ebach, Ed Ebach, Jim (Wanda) Ebach, Donald (Sue) Ebach; sisters, Maryann (Dave) Mears, Irene Heilman, Rose (Ray) Volk; and special friend, Pam Wittenberg.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Dale.

Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Williams-Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.

An online guest book is available at www.liskofuneralchapel.com.