Phyllis Thompson
Phyllis Thompson, age 87, of Sheyenne, ND, died Friday, January 14, 2011, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, ND. Phyllis Kathrine Ostby was born in Fargo, ND on March 16, 1923. She was adopted by Dolphy and Mayme Ostby of Sheyenne. She grew up and attended school in Sheyenne. On February 17, 1941, Phyllis was united in marriage to Alton Thompson of Sheyenne. They farmed east of Sheyenne, and raised five wonderful children. Phyllis was very active on the farm, she would help with the milking and enjoyed putting up hay. She also worked at Sioux Manufacturing in Fort Totten for two years. In 2009, Phyllis entered Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd. Phyllis loved to do Artex painting, having coffee with friends, and taking care of her grandchildren. She is remembered as loving to drive fast, she enjoyed playing chase with her grandkids. She is survived by her husband, Alton Thompson, Sheyenne; her children; Kay (Carl) Hartung, Dubuque, IA, Robert Thompson, Sheyenne, Douglas (Brenda) Thompson, Aberdeen, SD, Nickolie (Jackie) Thompson, Sheyenne, Ryan (Kim) Thompson, Moorhead, MN; 20 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Donald Ostby, and one grandchild, Kayla Thompson.
FUNERAL SERVICE: First Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, ND DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 2:00PM BURIAL: Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, ND |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Rev. Sharron Lucas
Date: 1.22.11
Message: My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I will remember Phyllis' smile, the twinkle in her eye, and her willingness to put up with a greenhorn pastor. I remember how much she wanted to get back home to Sheyenne. Not only has she made it back to Sheyenne, she's made it to eternity. She will be missed.