1932
Myrtle
2012
Myrtle Thompson
January 1, 1932 — April 27, 2012
Myrtle Thompson, age 80, of Underwood, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.
Myrtle Leona Thompson was born New Years Day, January 1, 1932, in Pelican Rapids, MN to Wilbur James and Dolly (Bice) Shipley. She was confirmed in Pelican Rapids by Rev. Larson. Myrtle grew up in Maplewood Township, attended school in Pelican Rapids and graduated from Underwood High School in 1949.
On June 19, 1949, she was united in marriage to Maurice Thompson in the Unitarian Church at Underwood by Rev. William Van Dyken. They lived in Tordenskjold Township where she worked for Richards Town and Country Grocery and for Medallion Kitchens in Fergus Falls.
She enjoyed embroidery work, crocheting, canning, gardening, sharing recipes with friends, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Myrtle is survived by her husband, Maurice; three daughters, Jeanne (Marvin) Botz of Wall, SD, Norma (Donald) Larson of Ashby and Katherine Rice (Jim) of Park Rapids, MN; one son, Joslyn (Cindy) Thompson of Underwood; 9 grandchildren, Jody (Kevin) Bielmaier of Wall, SD, Dusty Botz of Wall, SD, Rob (Missy) Larson of Battle Lake, Daniel Rice (Stephanie Boles) of Fargo, Jessica (Gerry) Schwartz, Royalton, MN, Jennifer (Ted) Skaro, Menahga, MN, Katie (John) Krotzer, Bemidji, MN, Tyrel Thompson, Fergus Falls, Darrin Thompson, Fargo, ND; 12 great-grandchildren, Monica, Katy, Jacob, Brady, Brendon, Kailey, Austin, Maverick, Ellie, Bethany, Ava, and Jaden; and one sister, Marlys (Bill) Marrs of Bremerton, WA, several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Dolly Shipley and a sister and brother-in-law, Myrna (Lloyd) Bryant.
Funeral Services: 1 PM, Thursday, May 3, 2012, Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Visitation: one hour prior to the service
Clergy: Rev. Harry Olson
Cemetery: Tordenskjold Free Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Underwood
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com
Myrtle Leona Thompson was born New Years Day, January 1, 1932, in Pelican Rapids, MN to Wilbur James and Dolly (Bice) Shipley. She was confirmed in Pelican Rapids by Rev. Larson. Myrtle grew up in Maplewood Township, attended school in Pelican Rapids and graduated from Underwood High School in 1949.
On June 19, 1949, she was united in marriage to Maurice Thompson in the Unitarian Church at Underwood by Rev. William Van Dyken. They lived in Tordenskjold Township where she worked for Richards Town and Country Grocery and for Medallion Kitchens in Fergus Falls.
She enjoyed embroidery work, crocheting, canning, gardening, sharing recipes with friends, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Myrtle is survived by her husband, Maurice; three daughters, Jeanne (Marvin) Botz of Wall, SD, Norma (Donald) Larson of Ashby and Katherine Rice (Jim) of Park Rapids, MN; one son, Joslyn (Cindy) Thompson of Underwood; 9 grandchildren, Jody (Kevin) Bielmaier of Wall, SD, Dusty Botz of Wall, SD, Rob (Missy) Larson of Battle Lake, Daniel Rice (Stephanie Boles) of Fargo, Jessica (Gerry) Schwartz, Royalton, MN, Jennifer (Ted) Skaro, Menahga, MN, Katie (John) Krotzer, Bemidji, MN, Tyrel Thompson, Fergus Falls, Darrin Thompson, Fargo, ND; 12 great-grandchildren, Monica, Katy, Jacob, Brady, Brendon, Kailey, Austin, Maverick, Ellie, Bethany, Ava, and Jaden; and one sister, Marlys (Bill) Marrs of Bremerton, WA, several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Dolly Shipley and a sister and brother-in-law, Myrna (Lloyd) Bryant.
Funeral Services: 1 PM, Thursday, May 3, 2012, Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Visitation: one hour prior to the service
Clergy: Rev. Harry Olson
Cemetery: Tordenskjold Free Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Underwood
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com
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