A livestream of the service can be accessed at www.mtmsales.com/thomas

Leah Sundsbak , 89, Minot and formerly of Des Lacs, died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in a Minot nursing home.

Leah Francis was born on December 5, 1930 in Makoti, ND to Kenneth and Mary (O'Rourke) Monson. She was raised in Makoti and attended Makoti School prior to earning her G.E.D. in 1980.

Leah married Lane Sundsbak on April 7, 1947 at Minot. They made their home in or near Des Lacs for the next sixty-six years where Leah was a fulltime wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Lane and Leah moved to Edgewood Vista - Minot in 2013. Lane passed away on November 7, 2020.

Leah enjoyed doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, word searches, tending her flower gardens, watching Jeopardy and "Spin The Wheel" (Wheel of Fortune) and writing in her diary. She and Lane took many bus tours with friends. These trips took them throughout the United States and Canada. They also enjoyed volunteering at the Norsk Hostfest. Leah's biggest passion was her family. She loved any event that brought family together such as birthday parties, holidays and Sunday morning coffee. Leah enjoyed attending the activities of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Leah was a member of Des Lacs United Methodist Church.

Leah's loving family includes her children: Jackie (Gail) Sundsbak of Surrey, Larry "Joe" (Val) Sundsbak of Bismarck, Karen (Tony) Tudahl of Des Lacs and Kelly Sundsbak (Jim Norlin) of Des Lacs; grandchildren: Tracy (Scott), Amy (Brian), Travis (Susan), Chad (Kristi), Sarah, Tyler, Chris (Ashley), Rylan (Abra), Devin and John; great grandchildren: Alexis (Hannes), Madison, Cole, Brianna, Kayla, Kennedy, London, Sydney, Ryan, Jacie, Benjamin, Fallon, Tate, Hanna, Laney, Timber; sister: Charlotte Fogel of Breckenridge MN; in-laws: Darrell (Delores) Sundsbak of Minot, Bryan (Kathy) Sundsbak of Rapid City, and Roger Sundsbak (Stephanie Fitzgerald) of Velva; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Leah was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Lane, son: Wade Sundsbak, granddaughter: Jennifer Tudahl, great granddaughter: Haley Sundsbak and siblings: Dorothy Wallace and Frank Monson.

Private Celebration of the Life of Leah Sundsbak: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Faith United Methodist Church - Minot. A livestream of the service can be accessed at www.mtmsales.com/thomas
Public Graveside Service: Tuesday at noon in Section 22 of Rosehill Memorial Park - Minot.
Public Visitation : Monday, November 16, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot. Face coverings are required, and social distancing is strongly recommended.
Memorials are preferred to the Des Lacs United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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