d forward to any kind of family get-together, whether it was visiting the grandkids or hosting for the holidays. Ella and Averille went on many outings in their vacation trailer which included trips to Canada, Florida, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. In 1974, they began wintering in the Weslaco and South Padre, Texas area. In the morning, Ella looked forward to walks on the beach with her dog collecting countless shells which she held onto and always treasured.
Ella is survived by her son, Ron (Linda) Thompson of Omaha, NE; daughter-in-law, Mary Thompson of Bonner's Ferry, ID; grandchildren, Julie Thompson of Pasco, WA, Janet (Bret) Krick of Belle Plaine, MN, Jackie Thompson of Marshfield, WI, Matthew (Donna) Thompson of Omaha, NE, and Andrew (Jenny) Thompson of Los Angeles, CA; and 12 great-grandchildren, Bryan and Kayla Krick, Katy, Christy and Ethan Fast, Nathan and Andrew Ujda, Bryana, Jayden and Colin Thompson, and Wilder and Everley Thompson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Dena Behrends; husband, Averille Thompson; son, Merle Thompson; granddaughter, Jolynn Fast and her brothers, Herman and Carl Behrends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018, at the First Lutheran Church, south of Wiota, with Pastor Mike Bodkins officiating. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the service at the church starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Interment will be in First Lutheran Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be made to the First Lutheran Church.
Roland Funeral Service is caring for Ellas family and her arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.rolandfuneralservice.com.
IN REMEMBRANCE OF
Ella Marie Thompson
BORN
May 28, 1917
Franklin Township, Cass County, Iowa
DIED
March 11, 2018
Atlantic, Iowa
At the age of 100 years, 9 months & 11 days
FUNERAL SERVICE
11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 15, 2018
First Lutheran Church
Southeast of Wiota, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Pastor Mike Bodkins
MUSICIAN
Jan Steffens
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
Im But A Stranger Here
Jesus, Savior Pilot Me
How Great Thou Art
CASKET BEARERS
Matthew Thompson
Andrew Thompson
Bruce Behrends
George Behrends
COMMITTAL SERVICE
First Lutheran Cemetery
Southeast of Wiota, Iowa
The family invites you to join them in the fellowship hall
for lunch following services at the cemetery.
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