Dorothy J. Thompson
October 06, 2013
Dorothy J. Thompson, 88, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013, at Wayne County Hospital in Corydon. She was born June 13, 1925, to Raymond and Garneth Hill in Bussey, Iowa.
Dorothy retired from the State of Iowa after many years of service. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, crafts, going to the Four Mile Senior Center, and filling her house with family.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Kurt (Cathy) Thompson, Sally (William) Stanley, and Lou Ellen Thompson; son-in-law, Richard “Mac” McCarty; daughter-in-law, Fran Thompson; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland “Buck,” and children, Jeanie McCarty and Raymond Thompson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 19, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Friday, October 18, 2013, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association in loving memory of Dorothy.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Judy McClure
10/20/2013
Dear Lou and Family,
I know the time has passed for the "events" to celebrate your mom and it sounds as if it was a good celebration of her life. May your memories be something to cherish. May you be gentle with yourselves and each other as you each grieve her loss in your lives -- it can be so very different for each person and it truly takes much more time than society thinks is "right" -- so be patient with it. May you experience her love even yet. _/\_
Pam & Dave Ruemmele
10/18/2013
Dear Family: So sorry for your loss. You could not have chosen a better picture of her as that is always the way we saw her from across the street as we were long term neighbors. We'd meet in her driveway to chat or she'd come across to us but we always enjoyed her and Buck so very much. May your heart heal from the pain and know that the imprint she left on the hearts of everyone she came in contact with has changed us all forever.
Sheila Mattly
10/18/2013
Dear Sally and Kim,
My deepest sympathies for you and your families at this time. Your Mom/G'ma was such a neat lady. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know her while she lived at Murphy Place. She will be missed; but I know she's dancing and drinking a beer now. (((Hugs to all)))
Sheila Mattly
Kathy Merryfield
10/14/2013
Lou, Sally and All~
I will always remember how calmly Dorothy seemed to handle every situation! I really never recall seeing her feathers ruffled, they may well have been, and, perhaps from time to time in big ways, but she remained calm, cool and collected on the outside~ what a lesson to impart to young people in and out of your home! So many times, in 'crisis mode', (when running from my brother), she always said stay here til your mom gets home! And the time she and Lou helped get me to the back doctor when I couldn't get up from your living room floor! Yes, she truly was a cool customer, warm hearted as all get out, but very together! Love the photo you used, that too always comes to my mind...that wonderful smile! Love you all and always thinking of you. So sorry for your loss, and I am thankful she is now receiving healing and comfort that could not be given here on earth. Prayers and Love, Kathy