Obituary of Evelyn F. Thompson

Evelyn F. Thompson, age 87, a lifelong resident of Greeley, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale. Born March 23, 1922, in Shohola, PA, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Catherin (Fickussen) Hess. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Neil Thompson, in 1989. Prior to her retirement, she worked as an assembler for Spark-o-Matic in Milford. Mrs. Thompson was a Charter Member of VFW Ecker-Haupt Post 5635, Lackawaxen, PA 18435, and was also a member of Greeley Fire Co. and St Luke's Lutheran Church, Greeley. She is survived by two daughters: Julie Tussel and Millie Jensen, both of Greeley; two sons: Billy Thompson of Yulan, NY, and John Thompson of Greeley; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a son, Neil. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date to be announced followed by urn placement in McKean Valley Cemetery. Cremation will be in Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.