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Mary Thompson Obituary• 1921 - 2010
Mary Thompson Obituary
 Mary A. Thompson, 89, Overland Park, Kan., formerly of Minot, ND, died peacefully Wednesday, September 8, 2010, surrounded by her family at Vintage Park Retirement Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Mary Ann was born on August 12, 1921 to Joseph and Caroline (Gross) Schmaltz on a farm South of Rugby North Dakota. She graduated from Rugby High School in 1938 and attended Minot State University earning an Associates Degree. She taught at Orrin, N.D. for four years before moving to Los Angeles, California, where she met and married John Thompson in 1945. After spending two years in Rocky Face, Georgia, they returned to Minot N.D., where they raised their family. One of her proudest moments was earning a Bachelors Degree in Education from Minot State University at the age of 47. She touched many lives in her 28 years as a first grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. After retirement, Mary continued her involvement in education working for Minot State as a Supervisor for Student Teachers until age 70.
As an active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Mary volunteered in the OLG Food Pantry and St. Monica’s group. She was a Marycrest Franciscan Associate. Mary was also involved with Delta Kappa Gamma Society, NEA, NDEA, MEA, and Golden Oaks retired teachers. She enjoyed volunteering as a patient care advocate for St, Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary and Hostfest ticket office.
Mary is survived by sons, John (Shirley), Roger, and Brian (Rita), St. Petersburg, Florida, Dennis (Kathy), Geneva, Illinois; daughters, Joan (Chuck) Madden, Leawood, Kansas, Susan (Rick) Davis, San Diego, Calif., Michele (Steve) Haddix, Salem, Oregon, and Linda (Brian) Dickerson, Minot, N.D.; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, Clem (Marion), Rugby, and Joe (Loretta), Minot; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John, daughter, Kathleen Kresel; brother, Jim; and sisters, Cathy Teigen and Carol Jacobson.
Mary’s deepest values were a reverence for God, her family, and her country. She believed in the importance of treating all people fairly and equally, and living by the Golden Rule.
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, September 18, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.
Visitation: Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Vigil Prayer Service: Friday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the Food Pantry of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church or Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.
Service Participants
Father Bruce Krebs - Celebrant of the Liturgies
Deacon Steve Streitz - Vigil Prayer Service
Music
Processional Hymn: “Be Not Afraid” #437
Offertory Hymn: “Shepherd Me, O God” #484
Communion Hymn: “Hail Mary, Gentle Woman” #714
Commendation: “Song of Farewell” #841
Recessional Hymn: “You Are Mine” #478
Kevin Ternes, Vocalist/Song Leader
Beth Chapman, Organist
Honorary Bearers: Mary’s family and friends
Active Bearers: Steve Schmaltz, Brian Dickerson, Larry Birt,
Jacob Thompson, Noah Thompson, Dick Muus,
Chuck Madden
Following the graveside service, please join the family
for a time of fellowship and lunch in the lower level of the church.
Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Mary.
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