Connie Thompson
October 09, 2022
Connie Thompson, 79, of Des Moines, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022.
Connie was born to Earl and Bernice Jaynes in Webster City, Iowa and graduated from Williams High School. Connie attended Mary Greeley School of Nursing and spent her entire career caring for others and volunteering during retirement. In 1968 she was united in marriage to Toby Thompson.
Connie volunteered with friends at the West Des Moines Clothes Closet and The Connection Cafe'. She enjoyed meeting friends for dinner, working in her yard, quilting and being led around Gray's Lake by Duke the Dog.
Survivors include her sons, Steven (Michelle) and David; niece, Janae Jaynes; grand-dog, Duke; and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Tom.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s favorite charity and condolences expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com. Per Connie’s request there will be no services.
Mary Ann McCoy
10/18/2022
My husband Bill, was a cousin of Connies. I am so sorry to learn of her death. My sympathy to her sons and family.
We often had nice visits with her and attended St. Ambrose Cathedral. Love, Mary Ann McCoy
Louis Mueller
10/13/2022
We're very sorry to hear about your loss. I will miss our lawn talks over the fence. She was very caring, always curious about my family abroad. We couldn't have wished for a sweeter neighbor. She will be greatly missed in our neighborhood.
Roger and Carol Fox
10/13/2022
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. We knew Connie through St Ambrose Cathedral and her
volunteer work at Connection Cafe.
We thought Connie was a pretty
neat person. We will miss her.
Sandy Susanin
10/12/2022
Im so sorry to hear this. My parents Jan and Ed and I lived next door to her. Your mom was one of a kind. Sweet, funny, super hard worker. She will be greatly missed.
Scott Barnes
10/11/2022
My deepest sympathies to you Steve and Dave. Loved your mom. One of the nicest people I've ever met. RIP Connie. Gone to soon.
Cinda Barnes
10/11/2022
So sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy. I'm going to miss you connie .