Ingrid Nordhild Thomas

Ingrid Nordhild Strangulies was born February 25th, 1941 in Koenigsberg, East Prussia, Germany. Today the city belongs to Russia and is called Kaliningrad. Her father was missing on the Russian Front and her mother left her home in Nidden with Ingrid, age 3 and her sister Ilona, age 2 with all their belongings they could carry in a baby carriage, and headed West ahead of the Russian Army. They were in transit to different places for 9 years before they found a place they could call home in Oetigheim, West Germany. While visiting her sister in Karlsruhe, she met Don and after six months, were married. She had 3 children, Bridget (died in 1982), Martin and Kirk. She is survived by 5 grandchildren, 2 sons and their wives and her husband, Don.
 
She lost her homeland but found a new one that accepted her and loved her.
 
She graduated from TCJC Dental Hygiene School with honors, and practiced for several years. She was a member of Park Row Church of Christ and Arlington Fiber Guild. She was known for her love of flowers and crafting. (Spinning, knitting and weaving.) She loved to travel and just be outdoors with nature. She lost her year long battle with cancer and will be missed by all.
 
 

Memorial Service Friday 4/11, 1 PM at Park Row Church of Christ, 915 West Park Row, Arlington Tx 76013