Thompson, Joyce H. (1927-2009)

THOMPSON, CHELSVIG, WEBER

Posted By: Colleen J Ossman (email)
Date: 7/13/2009 at 14:42:37

South Hamilton Record News, Jewell, Iowa, 17 June 2009

Joyce Hilma Thompson, 81, of Ames, passed away June 13, 2009 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 16, at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Story City. Burial took place in the Roland Cemetery. Visitation of family and friends took place on Monday, June 15th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Soderstrum Funeral Home in Story City.

Joyce Thompson was born September 18, 1927 to Oscar and Judith (Thompson) Chelsvig in Roland, Iowa. She married B. James Thompson on October 13, 1944. They farmed near Randall until 1985 when they moved to Ames. Joyce was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Story City. She was active at the Senior Citizen Center in Ames participating in bingo and care of many of the plants. Joyce also was involved with much of the decorating at the Roy Key Apartments.

Joyce is survived by two sons, Brad Thompson of Ames, and Bruce (Jan) Thompson of Ellsworth; one daughter JoLayne (Ian) Weber of San Marcos, CA; a daughter-in-law Gayla Thompson of Story City; her special friend Francis Pffer of Ames; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son Bryan Thompson; a grandson Jeremy Thompson; a brother Dale Chelsvig; and two nephews RicKy Chelsvig and Richard Chelsvig.