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MARILYN JOAN THOMPSON

MARILYN THOMPSON Obituary

THOMPSON, MARILYN JOAN Dec. 5, 1939 to Jan. 7, 2011 Marilyn Joan Thompson lost her battle with cancer on January 7th with family by her side. Marilyn spent her childhood on the family farm in Lamont, Washington. She earned her nursing degree in Spokane where she fell in love with her husband of 47 years, Robert Webster Thompson. They made their home in Poway, California. Marilyn was a devoted mother to her three adoring children, James, Michael and Laura Thompson. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Marilyn also enjoyed working for Dr. David A. Edwards at North County Ophthalmology for over 25 years where she made many friends. Marilyn is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren, sister, Sherrill Nelson, and two brothers, Jim and Wayne Kelly. Marilyn will be laid to rest in Spokane Memorial Garden in Washington. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at El Camino Memorial in Encinitas from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society in honor of Marilyn J. Thompson.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 12, 2011.

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TAKA

January 16, 2011

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MARILYN'S PASSING.ALTHOUGH I HAD LOST A CLOSE CONTACT WITH HER FOR MANY YEARS,I STILL REMEMBER HER WARM SMILE AND GENTLENESS DURING OUR NURSING STUDENT YEARS@SHSN IN SPOKANE,WA.
LOVE AND PRAYERS, TAKA YAMASHITA

January 15, 2011

As a classmate and friend, you will always be remembered. May you be in God's loving embrace and may His love sustain your family at this time of need.
Mary McGrath

Pat & Lloyd Babby

January 14, 2011

Dear Bob and family. I was so saddened to hear of Marlyn's passing. I will always remember the good times we all had during our earlier years. She will always be in my heart. We send our love and prayers to you, Jim, Michael and Laura during this most dificult time. God bless you.

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