Harvey/Ishpeming – Danielle Lee Thibeault, age 24, of 6156 US 41 South in Chocolay Twp. died Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at Marquette General Hospital due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident Monday Evening.
Danielle "Dani" was born May 29, 1983 in Ishpeming, the daughter of Gary and Becky (Homeier) Thibeault. Although Danielle was born deaf, she did not let that prevent her from achieving many of her goals. She was an inspiration to many people, if not all who came to know her. She was a 2001 graduate of Westwood High School and attended Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. Following college, "Dani" moved back to Ishpeming, working for Pet Sitters Plus Kennels, before moving to Florida to be with her fiancé Jason Cole whom she met at RIT. She had most recently moved back to this area in September of 2007.
Danielle was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and thrived on her time spent outdoors. She was an athletic person, who enjoyed all sports, above all: basketball, volleyball, softball, four-wheeling, snowboarding, track and cross country skiing. Danielle was also an orange belt in Tae Kwon Do. Most recently, Danielle moved to Harvey and began work as a manager at Pet Sitters Plus Kennels. She loved working and caring for all animals especially her dog "Dixie", whom she rescued.
Survivors include her fiancé Jason Cole whom she was planning on marrying in July 2008, her parents: Gary and Becky Thibeault of Ishpeming, 3 sisters: Tracy (Michael) Hammar of Vulcan, MI, Carrie Thibeault of Ishpeming, MI, and Sara Thibeault of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, two nephews, Pavel and Yury Hammar, and one niece Madison Barry, along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Danielle was preceded in death by her grandmother Laverne Thibeault, an uncle Ronald Thibeault, and her great-grandmother Sadie Brown.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00PM on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ishpeming with Rev Lauri O. Maki to officiate.
The family will greet friends and relatives from 3:00PM until the time of service at 6:00PM on Thursday at the Church.