Obituary of Dorothy Thompson

Dorothy Agnes Thompson of Camrose, formerly of Kelsey, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 at the age of 85 years. Dorothy "Dot" Agnes Thompson was born on August 31, 1928 in Camrose, Alberta to Blake and Agnes Dingman. She grew up on a farm in the Albury District southeast of Camrose, along with her sister Daisy and brother Harold. As a girl, Dot's favorite "chore" was riding horseback to bring in the cattle, late every afternoon. She attended Albury School for Grades 1-9, and went to Camrose for high school. After high school Dot supervised students at East Bittern Lake and Norbo Schools. In 1947, Dot married Les Thompson and they farmed together in the Albury/Kelsey district until 1993, when they retired and moved to Camrose. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her children Virginia (Richard) Toogood, Harold (Sandy) Thompson, Christine Sawden, Daisy (Bob) Murphy, and Murray Thompson (Joyce Pring); fourteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, and one on the way. Dot was predeceased by her husband Les; sister Daisy; brother Harold; and son-in-law Lorne Sawden. Dot loved her family, farming, and all of nature. Some of her favorite times were spent outdoors, whether gardening, walking or helping with the harvest - she loved the fall season. She could always be counted on to help others when needed and was involved in the community in so many ways. Dot had a generous spirit and her endless love is treasured by her family. She will be missed; we will remember. A Funeral Service was held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2013 from Camrose United Church with Mary Ann Pastuck, Rev. Norm Lentz and Alan Richards officiating. Interment has taken place in the Skafse Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or to the Salvation Army, Wetaskiwin.