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Arlene Thompson Obituary

Arlene THOMPSON Arlene was born in Missoula, Montana on December 29th, 1922 to parents Anna and Harry North. Arlene died on March 6, 2011 from complications from pneumonia at Highline Hospital in Burien with her loving family at her side. Arlene married Russ Hanna in 1940, as Russ was in the Navy, they were stationed at Pearl Harbor and endured the infamous attack on December 7th, 1941. Arlene returned to Seattle with baby daughter, Judy, in March of 1942. Arlene married Herb Thompson, the greatest step-dad any three girls could have and now a wonderful friend in 1970, and spent 40 wonderful years in their home in the Arroyos. Survivors include her loving husband, Herb, daughters Judy Gabrich, Cheryl Johnson (Skip), and Stephanie Link(John). Two step sons, Doug Thompson (Cindy) and Dennis Thompson (Sandy). Also sur vived by many grand-children and great grand-children. Arlene also leaves behind many good friends, especially Gordy and Jan Smith. A special thanks to all the wonderful doctors and nurses who cared for Mom at Highline. A memorial service will be held at Fauntleroy Community Church, 9140 California Ave S.W. Seattle, Wa. 98136,on April 9th, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Mom's up in heaven playing her favorite card game 31!

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Published by The Seattle Times on Mar. 11, 2011.

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Jennifer Hamilton

March 29, 2011

My grandma will be greatly missed but always loved. A couple of my fondest memories of her was going to the Pier and feeding the seaguls french fries and getting such a kick out of them fighting over them. I know her pet chipmunk will miss her generous snacks of nuts she would feed it by the back sliding doors. I remember her telling me the story of how she trained it to come up to the back door and eventually eat out of her hand. She has touched so many and I feel blessed to have had such a wonderful grandma

Linda & Gary Byers

March 16, 2011

Arlene will live in our hearts forever. She was a wonderful friend, and we will miss her.

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