Phyllis Ann Thompson 1927 ~ 2007 Phyllis Ann Thompson, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 24, 2007, after enduring a long illness. Phyllis was born on March 10, 1927 to Albert Ashman and Phyllis Norene Memmott in Fillmore, UT. Her family moved to Scipio, UT while Phyllis was still a young child. She graduated from Millard High School in Fillmore, UT, and then attended college in Cedar City, UT. She married Preston Grant Thompson, her husband of 60 years, on June 25, 1947, in the Manti Temple. She then worked as a secretary in the Fillmore Court House while her husband served a mission. Upon his return they moved to Salt Lake City, UT where they lived for seven years. In 1958, they moved to Walnut Creek, CA. She lovingly raised five sons there and was enthusiastically involved in her children's activities and loved the youth of the area. She found time to include struggling and unwed girls in the family circle, offering advice and much needed love. She served in Stake and Ward Young Women's, Relief Society and Primary presidencies, she taught Seminary for eight years. She along with her husband, served a mission in the Oakland Vietnamese Branch as well as a mission to Brazil. She then moved with her husband to St. George, UT in 2002. Her infectious smile and warm heart made all within her influence feel deeply loved and therefore she was cherished by all who knew her. Her biggest fans were her 20 grandchildren who clamored to be near her as often as possible. She is survived by her husband, Preston G. Thompson; five of her seven sons, David (Gayle) Thompson, Michael (Lou Ann) Thompson, Paul (Kelly) Thompson, Bradley (Cindy) Thompson, Darrel (Sue Ann) Thompson; her mother, Phyllis Norene Ashman; brothers, Charles Ashman and Nolan Ashman; and 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her two sons, Jeffery Wayne Thompson and Brian Lawrence Thompson, and her father, Albert Ashman. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her and fondly remembered forever. The family would like to thank her many care givers as well as the IHC hospice workers for their love and support. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 27, 2007, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at the LDS Chapel in Scipio, UT, with a viewing from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. prior to services at the Chapel. Interment will take place at the Scipio Cemetery. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, UT (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 335-8700.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from April 26 to April 27, 2007
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Published in Salt Lake Tribune from April 26 to April 27, 2007
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Phyllis Ann Thompson 1927 ~ 2007 Phyllis Ann Thompson, 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 24, 2007, after enduring a long illness. Phyllis was born on March 10, 1927 to Albert Ashman and Phyllis Norene Memmott in Fillmore, UT. Her family moved to Scipio, UT while Phyllis was still a young child. She graduated from Millard High School in Fillmore, UT, and then attended college in Cedar City, UT. She married Preston Grant Thompson, her husband of 60 years, on June 25, 1947, in the Manti Temple. She then worked as a secretary in the Fillmore Court House while her husband served a mission. Upon his return they moved to Salt Lake City, UT where they lived for seven years. In 1958, they moved to Walnut Creek, CA. She lovingly raised five sons there and was enthusiastically involved in her children's activities and loved the youth of the area. She found time to include struggling and unwed girls in the family circle, offering advice and much needed love. She served in Stake and Ward Young Women's, Relief Society and Primary presidencies, she taught Seminary for eight years. She along with her husband, served a mission in the Oakland Vietnamese Branch as well as a mission to Brazil. She then moved with her husband to St. George, UT in 2002. Her infectious smile and warm heart made all within her influence feel deeply loved and therefore she was cherished by all who knew her. Her biggest fans were her 20 grandchildren who clamored to be near her as often as possible. She is survived by her husband, Preston G. Thompson; five of her seven sons, David (Gayle) Thompson, Michael (Lou Ann) Thompson, Paul (Kelly) Thompson, Bradley (Cindy) Thompson, Darrel (Sue Ann) Thompson; her mother, Phyllis Norene Ashman; brothers, Charles Ashman and Nolan Ashman; and 20 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her two sons, Jeffery Wayne Thompson and Brian Lawrence Thompson, and her father, Albert Ashman. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her and fondly remembered forever. The family would like to thank her many care givers as well as the IHC hospice workers for their love and support. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 27, 2007, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. at the LDS Chapel in Scipio, UT, with a viewing from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. prior to services at the Chapel. Interment will take place at the Scipio Cemetery. Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, St. George, UT (435) 673-2454. Friends and family are invited to offer their condolences at www.spilsburymortuary.com In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 335-8700.
Published in Salt Lake Tribune from April 26 to April 27, 2007
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Published in Salt Lake Tribune from April 26 to April 27, 2007
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