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Erin Thompson Obituary
Born November 22, 1961, in Providence, RI, Erin, who grew-up in Ridgewood, NJ, was a resident of Athens, OH since 1998. She worked as an Executive Assistant and Dean's Office Liaison in the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University (OU). She held two other positions at OU previous to this job. Prior to her work at OU, Erin was Office Manager at Athens First United Methodist Church from 1999-2009.
Erin graduated from Earlham College (Richmond, IN) in 1984 with a B. A. in Japanese Studies. Before coming to Athens with her husband for his assistant professor position at OU, Erin held a series of specialized and unique positions related to her Earlham degree. The two most prominent of these jobs were her Staff Associate position (1988-1994) at Subaru Isuzu Automotive (SIA), and her two different appointments to the T?wa-ch? Board of Education in Iwate, Japan (1985-1987; 1994-1996) where she worked as an English Education Specialist. Erin was a fluent speaker of Japanese.
Erin was a staunch, life-long, United Methodist and member (with Chris, Wesley, and Bailey) of Athens First United Methodist Church, where she played in the Bell Choir. She and her husband were married in 1988 at the First United Methodist Church in West Lafayette, IN. Erin and Chris had just celebrated their 34th Wedding Anniversary on December 30th, 2022.
Erin is preceded in death by son Wesley. She is survived by her husband and daughter, she and her husband's siblings and their families, and her parents. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Erin's honor at the Athens First United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Wesley Lawrance Thompson (WLT) Memorial Scholarship in International Business Erin championed for her late son. To contribute to the WLT Scholarship, please click on the link below:
Wesley Lawrance Thompson (WLT) Memorial Scholarship in International Business
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Rebecca Morrow
October 23, 2023
I knew Erin from Chamber Singers at Earlham; we stood next to each other in the soprano section. It was always fun to chat with her before choir practice started—she was kind and funny. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. My sympathies to her loved ones.
Eleanor Fujita
February 18, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Jackie Seela, Chris Thompson, and each of Erin's family.
Jesse Makowski
February 18, 2023
Professor Thompson and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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Angie Mescher
February 12, 2023
Chris and Bailey, I am so sorry for your tragic loss of Erin. My heart breaks for both of you. Erin was a beautiful lady inside and out. I am blessed to have known her. Our talks about Wesley and Bailey were such beautiful stories of them both. She was so proud of them both. And her love for all of you, that rich and pure love for you, Chris as her husband, as well as Bailey and Wesley, is never ending. Hold tight to that. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I pray God will wrap His arms around both of you and carry you through these hard to come days. Im here if you need anything, Angie Mescher
Ken Edwards
February 11, 2023
Dear Chris and Bailey,
I am at my computer listening to beautiful but rather sad gospel singing on youtube by a group I found by chance (Pine Forge Academy in NJ). I saw a fb post you (Chris) made that brought me to the Jagers site. I cannot imagine your sadness and grief. Erin and Wesley brought joy to our world. The two of you carry their love and make the world a brighter place. Thank you for being who you are. Peace.
Kirstin Shrom-Rhoads
February 11, 2023
Chris and Bailey, our hearts and prayers are yours. We loved being on a ministry team at Athens First UMC with Erin. We loved caring for your kids and getting to know your family as youth pastors. May God’s deep peace be yours!
Wendy Merb-Brown
February 11, 2023
Erin was such a wonderful, warm, caring, and giving member at Athens First UMC, and I was privileged to not only get to know her and her family through church, but also through shared life experiences. I will miss our talks about our lives, our children, and most especially our laughter at bell choir. She mattered, and I will miss her tremendously. Much love to the entire family.
Darla Kaufman
February 2, 2023
Erin was a sweet and loving friend who will be missed by everyone. With love and sympathy. Darla and Brian Kaufman and Family.
Thomas Quinn
January 30, 2023
Chris and Family- I am so sorry to hear of Erin's passing. I always found her to be wonderfully kind and gracious. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to know her. Warmly, Tom
Janet Glendenning
January 30, 2023
I am shocked and saddened about Erin. I got to know Erin as a child when she spent summers in Prince Edward Island with her family. The Kelleys were our wonderful cottage neighbours.
Erin was always so kind to me, the little girl following her about. Over the years, I saw her less but we always had great visits when we'd be on the Island at the same time. She was a lovely and kind person and I am so sorry for all of her family and friends who loved her. She will be greatly missed.
My condolences.
Janet Glendenning
Gerry Krzic
January 27, 2023
Erin Thompson was the one of those rare individuals who made you smile whenever you met her. She was always willing to help. She will be greatly missed by all of us. Prayers and love to Bailey and Chris and the entire Thompson family.
Andrew McRill
January 27, 2023
So sad to hear of this tragic loss. Erin was such a classy lady with a kind, caring and supportive spirit. My heart goes out to Chris and Bailey and I can only offer prayers of strength for them.
Carolyn Khurshid
January 26, 2023
I loved to have an excuse to go to A & S Dean's office just so I could see you, Erin. You were always a sweet, helpful and gracious lady. I am so sorry for your loss, far too soon. Sincerely, Carolyn
Penny Nutter
January 26, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. The A-Team misses Erin greatly.
Bob & Barb King
January 25, 2023
Chris, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Joan Kriesien Grimes
January 24, 2023
I met Erin when we were involved in youth group in the 1970´s. Under the direction of Richard Frey we learned so many valuable skills with music, relationships with each other.. and most importantly our relationship with Our Lord and Savior.
I´m terribly sad to hear about her passing..
To know she is singing and dancing right now.. brings gladness to my heart and to many others.
Love to her family..
Joan Kriesien Grimes
Edward Muldoon
January 24, 2023
Erin was an incredibly special person in my life, and I cherish our time together. Erin was thoughtful, brilliant, giving, sincere, sharp, hilarious; a trusted colleague first and then, thankfully, a dear friend. Erin was both a shoulder to cry on and someone to laugh with, and she helped me in so many ways. Erin's devotion to Japanese culture enabled me to reconnect with my family's relationship to that great country, and our family has always been thankful for that - she was an enthusiastic steward for the great cultures of Japan. Erin was devoted to our international students at Ohio University, and she served them with great care and attention, patience and kindness. She was an early instigator of Molly and my relationship, and we are thankful for that every day. Erin's devotion to her family was above all her greatest pleasure and gift, and though we will all miss her dearly she has now been reunited with beloved Wesley at Heaven's Gate. While devastated by our loss I am thankful for that thought. Chris, Bailey, and family, please accept our condolences and assistance during this and all times. We will think of Erin every day, and we will be thankful for our memories.
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