IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Eva Mary
Thompson
March 7, 2011
Obituary
Aug. 17, 1922 - March 7, 2011
ELKHART -- Eva Mary Thompson, 88, of Elkhart, and formerly of Stratford Commons, passed away Monday evening, March 7, 2011, at Riverside Village.
She was born Aug. 17, 1922, in Devils Lake, N.D., to the late Frank J. and Christine (Keller) Burckhard. She married Arlo John Thompson on Feb. 22, 1943, in Devils Lake. He died June 9, 1986.
Surviving are three sons, Arlo J. (Cecilia) Thompson and Ron R. (Linda) Thompson, both of Elkhart, and Gary F. (Kathy) Thompson of Grand Forks, N.D.; a daughter, Karen K. Thompson of Mishawaka; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and sisters Theresa McWilliams of Bismarck, N.D., Betty (Leo) Johnson of Annandale, Minn., Janette Zigler of Arlington, Texas, and Bonnie (Ron) Woodward of Seattle; brothers Frank Burckhard of Grand Forks and James (Janis) Burckhard of New Mexico.
Eva was preceded in death by a grandson, Todd McKenzie, and her sister, Ann Mertens.
Eva worked in the office at Nickles Bakery for 17 years, retiring in 1987. She was a 1940 graduate of Devils Lake High School and was a longtime member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Eva was a member of TOPPS, enjoyed traveling, cooking, drawing and art.
Most important to her was her Catholic faith and her family.
Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, where a parish rosary will be recited beginning at 5 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2011, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1108 S. Main St., Elkhart. The Rev. Glenn Kohrman will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the Mass. Graveside services and burial will follow at St. Vincent Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The St. Vincent de Paul Society, 3408 Ardmore Trail, South Bend, IN 46628.
ELKHART -- Eva Mary Thompson, 88, of Elkhart, and formerly of Stratford Commons, passed away Monday evening, March 7, 2011, at Riverside Village.
She was born Aug. 17, 1922, in Devils Lake, N.D., to the late Frank J. and Christine (Keller) Burckhard. She married Arlo John Thompson on Feb. 22, 1943, in Devils Lake. He died June 9, 1986.
Surviving are three sons, Arlo J. (Cecilia) Thompson and Ron R. (Linda) Thompson, both of Elkhart, and Gary F. (Kathy) Thompson of Grand Forks, N.D.; a daughter, Karen K. Thompson of Mishawaka; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and sisters Theresa McWilliams of Bismarck, N.D., Betty (Leo) Johnson of Annandale, Minn., Janette Zigler of Arlington, Texas, and Bonnie (Ron) Woodward of Seattle; brothers Frank Burckhard of Grand Forks and James (Janis) Burckhard of New Mexico.
Eva was preceded in death by a grandson, Todd McKenzie, and her sister, Ann Mertens.
Eva worked in the office at Nickles Bakery for 17 years, retiring in 1987. She was a 1940 graduate of Devils Lake High School and was a longtime member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Eva was a member of TOPPS, enjoyed traveling, cooking, drawing and art.
Most important to her was her Catholic faith and her family.
Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2011, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart, where a parish rosary will be recited beginning at 5 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2011, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1108 S. Main St., Elkhart. The Rev. Glenn Kohrman will officiate. Friends may call one hour prior to the Mass. Graveside services and burial will follow at St. Vincent Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The St. Vincent de Paul Society, 3408 Ardmore Trail, South Bend, IN 46628.
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Services
Visitation
March
13
2:00 - 5:00 pm