Armella Dean VALGREN

Notes:

In the 1940 census, she was living with her father in Lincoln Twp, Polk County.

Armella “Toots” Dean Thompson, 86, a resident of The Dalles, died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at the Hood River hospital.

She was born July 9, 1923, in Amery, Wis., the third of four children to Simon G. and Myrtle T. (Anderson) Valgren. She grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from high school.
?She married Jack Kennedy Thompson on Nov. 21, 1942 in Amery. She has resided in The Dalles since 1957. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in The Dalles, where she sang in the choir for many years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and spending time with her family and friends. Her favorite holiday was Thanksgiving when her family, relatives and friends would spend the long holiday visiting and enjoyed her cooking. Forty-two were in attendance last year.
?She is survived by her children, Jack C. Thompson, Portland; Michael R. Thompson, Milwaukie; Terry D. Thompson, Portland; Scott K. Thompson, Bend; and Lisa M. Thompson, Seattle; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a son, Jerry.

Viewing will be held Friday, July 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Saturday, July 10 at 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Chris Kramer officiating. Burial will follow at IOOF Cemetery 18th Street with Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
 

Armella married Jack Kennedy THOMPSON on 21 Nov 1942 in Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin. Jack (son of James THOMPSON and Alice) was born on 5 Jan 1920; died on 26 Jan 1972 in Skamania County, Washington; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in International Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery in The Dalles for Jerry Lee Thompson, who died June 24 at age 50.

Mr. Thompson was born Jan. 26, 1951, in Pendleton, and was raised in The Dalles. He was a care provider in The Dalles before moving to Portland in about 1971. He received an associate's degree from Portland Community College.

Survivors include his mother, Armella; brothers, Jack, Mick, Terry and Scott; and sister, Lisa.

Died:
Last residence Portland.