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Marilyn Ruth Draper Thompson
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Marilyn was born in Grand Rapids on July 16, 1934. She was a graduate of Redford High School (Detroit), attended Kalamazoo College, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts degree from Michigan State University.
Marilyn was an elementary teacher for numerous years, including at the Interlochen/Traverse City Public Schools.
She is survived by her husband, Harry Jay Thompson, to whom she was married for more than 52 years; two daughters, Cindy (Marlin) Stroop and Lori (Doug) Sweet; one brother, Richard (Joyce) Draper; granddaughter, Angela Reffitt and great-granddaughters, Erika and Amber; granddaughter, Jessica (Micah) Hartman and great-grandsons, Timothy and Andrew; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Ruth Draper.
A Celebration of the Life of Marilyn Thompson will be held at the Living Waters Fellowship, 7410 S. M-37, Baldwin, at noon on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, with Pastors Rich and Marilyn Rybka officiating.
Arrangements will be handled by the Pruitt-Livingston Funeral Home, Reed City, and the George White Funeral Home, Quincy, Mich.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials in Marilyn's name to Hospice of Michigan, 5177 W. U.S.-10, Suite 2, Ludington, MI 49431 and/or Living Waters Fellowship, Building Expansion Fund, P.O. Box 957, Baldwin, MI 49304.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Bonnie Strand
September 4, 2008
Marilyn Thompson was one of the finest elementary school teachers from both a professional and personal perspective. Her willingness to take the time to reassure nervous mothers or to share her classroom experience will be remembered by me and my family. My sympathies to you all; she will be missed by many.
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Ralph Mandarano
September 3, 2008
Mrs. Thompson had a piano in her second grade classroom. It was that piano and her gentle encouragement that began me on a path that would lead to a lifetime of love for playing and listening to music. I will fondly remember her as my favorite elementary school teacher.
Trace Carey
September 3, 2008
Mrs. Thompson was my favorite teacher. Even after twenty eight years I still remember second grade more fondly than the rest. Thank you Mrs. Thompson for being so cool.
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