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Travis Thompson Obituary
Travis was born in San Francisco on June 18, 1947, to James and Marie Alston. Travis lived most of her childhood and adult life in Alaska where she lived in Bethel, Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Travis earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She continued on to earn a master's degree in social work from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. She used her education to assist families by working for Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption.
Travis loved to write, paint and spend time with her children and family. She loved animals and helping others in their time of need.
Travis was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell E. Thompson; mother, Marie Talbot; father, James Alston; and her sister, Ryan Alston.
Travis is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jacob and Monica Thompson; daughter, Heather Lee; grandson, Keegan Jacob Thompson; and many loving friends.
A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m., today, Wednesday, June 23, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 115 N. Cushman Ave.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption, 912 Barnette St., Fairbanks, AK 99707.
Arrangements were entrusted to Fairbanks Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Travis Thompson
Tanya Marie Reyes
June 5, 2024
Wow, I didn´t find out you passed away after a few years, I alway think of you, I miss you dearly. You was literally my mom when I needed you the most. I met you at 8 years old h when I was going through the worst. God
Sent you as my Angel. You picked up me whenever, I slept at your home for weekends. Summers, you treated like your daughter. I taught you how to make white rice at the age 8 years old lol. You made me
Feel so special on that day and everyday! I love the arts and craft we made with the greeting cards, thank you for that experience. You brown Diary that cost you $40. You didn´t charge my mom the co payments because she couldn´t afford it. I still have the two birthday cards you sent me on my birthday 2008. I remember the chair you made for my daughter! Thank you Travis Thompson for everything you really are Angel mom! I love you so much and I miss you so much! May God have you on a special place! Love you Angel Mom Travis Thompson.
I tried looking for Heather and Jacob on social media and never was successful but my number is +17325858359
brittney brave
June 30, 2010
I knew travis because she as my psychologist. She taught me many things like how not to give up and always keep on trying no mattter what. She is a wonderful woman and the time I spent with her was amazing. She seemed to always know how to cheer you up no matter how upset you are. She will be missed by me more than you will ever know. I wish her and her family peace and now she is in a better place now
-brittney
June 26, 2010
Heather and Jake, Your mom was a good friend to so many of us. I loved her wit and determination. She is missed more than you know. God bless alll of your families. I'm sorry for your loss. Mary (T) Youngman 907-388-1126
June 25, 2010
Heather please call me my Numbers are 907-322-6732 and 907-322-3569
Merrie Shorter
June 25, 2010
I knew Travis inway of her daugter Heather. I lived in NP for pretty much all of my life. My sister Andi and I would spend time with Heather and Jake and listen to Travis as she would spend time in her room singing to herself. Loved it. She was a good mother and tried her best all for the two of them. Heather Jake God Bless.
Merrie Harrison Shorter and Andi Mckeown
Mark Rosen
June 24, 2010
Travis, will be missed by many.... a very good lady... I always enjoyed talking to her...
Mark Rosen
George Murphy
June 24, 2010
Jacob and Heather, we were both surprised and very sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of the people who helped me when I first met Bill W. She was a good person. We didn't see the obit until it was to late and couldn't attend the service. George and Alice Murphy
patricia cronin
June 23, 2010
Heather and Jacob, please call me. 822-3352. I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I will miss her and thought the world of her. Patsy
Shaun Sehl
June 22, 2010
Trav, I will miss your wicked sense of humor and your keen ability to size up people and life. Your two children are in my prayers.
Tonya Esmailka
June 22, 2010
Rest in peace Travis. Your contributions to the social work community do not go without notice. God bless you;)
Our family and the rest of the Native community thank you for all you have done.
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