Leila Levina Eldredge Thompson

1927 - 2014

Leila Levina Eldredge Thompson obituary, 1927-2014, South Jordan, UT

Leila Levina Eldredge Thompson

1927 - 2014

BORN

1927

DIED

2014

Leila Thompson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2015.
Leila Levina Eldredge Thompson
"Together Forever"
South Jordan, UT-Leila Levina Eldredge Thompson, 87, passed away on December 30, 2014, at her Legacy residence in South Jordan, UT. She was born October 28, 1927 in Copperfield, OR, the fourth of fifteen children of Samuel Sylvester Eldredge and Leo (Leone) Savage. She married Marvin Jardine Thompson on November 30, 1945 in Pocatello, ID and they were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on the same date in 1949. After graduating high school, she raised her five children and took some college classes. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many leadership callings and in the Jordan River Temple. She enjoyed good music, sewing, was an excellent cook, and loved working in her yard and garden. She delighted in welcoming family into her home and helping friends and neighbors feel acceptance and joy. She is survived by her children, Carolie Nipko (Jack), Linda Browning (Dennis), Susan Thompson, Wayne Thompson, Steven Thompson (Dorothy), 15 grand-children, 44 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and three sisters, Violet McLain, Twila Williams and Carol Stone. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, 11 siblings; and one grandson. The family appreciates the aides of Legacy who took great care of her as if she were their mother.
Funeral services to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley located 1007 West South Jordan Pkwy., South Jordan, UT. Viewing will be from 1:00-1:45 pm. prior to services. Interment at the Larkin Sunset Gardens in Sandy, UT. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Primary Childrens Medical Center. Online Condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com

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January 5, 2015

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Rev. 21:3-4

January 5, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jerry

January 2, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26) (Isaiah 61:1,2) Please find peace in knowing that He understands your grief and He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,

LaMar Smith

January 1, 2015

Dear Linda & family,

Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. She has always been a gracious and noble individual and will certainly be missed by all who knew her.

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