Mary Lou Thompson

Mary Lou Thompson, 81, passed away December 25, 2018 and joined the one and only love of her life, Toby.

Mary was born on August 28, 1937 to Virgil and Frieda (Gezel) Ten Hagen in Pella, IA

Mary retired from Northwestern Bell after 25 years of service. During this time she also owned her own dance studio called Mary’s Dance Studio. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, singing and dancing. Above all, her greatest joy in life was her family.

She was a member of the Baptist Church in Pella and Des Moines.

Mary is survived by her sister, Georgia (Dwight) Roorda; sons, Merle Thompson, Westly (Stephanie) Thompson, and Bryce (Ashley Jones) Thompson; grandchildren, Dawn, Toby (Katie), Wesley (Kelcie), Kelly, Micaiah (Kelsey), Shawna (Bruce), Levi, Jared, Heather (Ryan), Michele (Michael), Thomas (Sara), Brendan (Carly), Danielle and James; numerous great-grandchildren and many loving relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 51 years, Torwood Edward Thompson; and grandson, Austin Thompson.

The family will greet friends on Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Avon Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Parkinson’s Research Foundation.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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