In Memory of Jean Marie Thompson
Jean M. Thompson, age 80, of Ida Grove, Iowa passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, of Ida Grove, Iowa. Father Richard D. Ball will officiate; with Committal Services following in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, of Ida Grove, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2018, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen -Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com
Jean Marie Thompson was born on October 12, 1937, in Estherville, IA, the daughter of Elmer and Evelyn (Lundeen) Strohman. She graduated from Emmetsburg High School with the class of 1955.
On July 21, 1961, Jean was united in marriage to Gene Thompson at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Emmetsburg, IA. Together they were blessed with five children: Rick, Rob, Randy, Tami and Tera. After raising five children, Jean was employed by the Ida Grove Country Club, Gomaco University and Holmes Motors.
Spending time with her family was very important. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great granddaughter. Jean had a passion for working in her flower beds, feeding birds, cooking, sewing and making afghans for her family and friends. She enjoyed taking walks and playing with her puppies: Nicki, Tango, and Tucker. Jean was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove. She enjoyed working soup suppers and taught catechism for ten years.
Left to cherish her memory are her five children: Rick Thompson of Ida Grove, IA, Rob Thompson of Arthur, IA, Randy (Janet) Thompson of Glenwood, IA, Tami (Jack) Smith of Storm Lake, IA and Tera (Jeremy) Parks of Ida Grove, IA; 7 grandchildren: Cody Ehlers, Garret Ehlers, Erica Thompson, Tanner Thompson, Ethan Thompson, Gable Thompson and Gavin Parks; 1 great-granddaughter Brooklyn Michelle Ehlers; 3 brothers: Ted (Linda) Strohman of Emmetsburg, IA, Gary Strohman of Minnesota and Roger (Marcy) Strohman of Emmetsburg, IA; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Gene; her parents Elmer and Evelyn Strohman; brothers Chuck Strohman and John Howard Strohman (in infancy).
The family of Jean Thompson would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Kyle, Marilyn and Jeff Spotts for helping mom when she fell and waiting with her. Also, to Dr. Luft and the staff at Horn Memorial Hospital for their compassionate care.
SERVICES
10:30 a.m., Saturday
July 28, 2018
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Ida Grove, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Father Richard D. Ball
CASKET BEARERS
Cody Ehlers
Garret Ehlers
Erica Thompson
Tanner Thompson
Ethan Thompson
Gable Thompson
Gavin Parks
Honorary Pallbearers
Karen Zylstra
Judy Krenk
Margaret Greenwald
Bonnie Todd
Jeanette Ehlers
Maureen Griffith
Shirley Palm
Jack Holmes
VISITATION
5:00-8:00 p.m., Friday
July 27, 2018
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Ida Grove, Iowa
Rosary at 5:00 p.m.
Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.
MUSIC
Kay Bloyer, Organist
Joey Hoefling, Cantor
Congregational Hyms
"Amazing Grace"
"The Old Rugged Cross"
"How Great Thou Art"
Vocal Selection
"You Raise Me Up"
Recorded Selection
"Because You Loved Me"
INTERMENT
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa