Iris I. Thompson

Iris Thompson Obituary

THOMPSON-Iris I., age 86, Omaha. Retired nurse aide at St. Catherine's Hospital and Mercy Care Center. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene J. in 1984, granddaughter, Iris Joy Thompson, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and parents. Survived by sons, Jerry and wife Dorothy, Cheyenne, WY., James, Sr. and wife Jessie, Donald and wife Andrianna, David and wife Nellie, Richard and wife Deborah, John Thompson all Omaha, Ronald Thompson, Glenwood, IA., Donald Kain and wife Deniece, Mo. Valley, IA., stepdaughter, Sheila Deggett and husband Tom, Des Moines, IA., stepsons, Robert Thompson, Mercer, MO., Garrison Thompson, Boulder, CO, 43 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICE, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home in Council Bluffs. Interment, Onawa, Ia. Cemetery. Visitation with the Family, Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary. Memorials to the family. CUTLER-O'NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Funeral Home
545 Willow Ave. 322-7779

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from May 3 to May 4, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Iris Thompson

4 Entries

Anna Marie Blessing

May 4, 2007

Grandma,
I can't even begin to imagine not being able to call and talk trash about the silly girls on the Bachelor on Monday nights. For that matter, I can't imagine not calling you for advice or just for a good laugh. You could always say something to shock me! You will forever be in my heart and I will dearly miss you. Tell Grandpa I said hi and please give my Mom a hug and tell her I love her too! Behave yourself up there! We love you and will miss you!

Anna Marie, Reghan & Riley

Joyce Karlsrud

May 4, 2007

To the family of Iris Thompson:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you in the loss of your mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. How lucky she was to have lived long enough to be blessed with that many generations of special people in her life. She rests in peace with her Heavenly Father now and the loved ones who have gone before her. Remembering you in our prayers.
JoAnn Blessing's siblings & Anna Marie's aunts and uncles:
Calista Dunnington - Pierson IA
Millie/Marvin Wycoff - Moville IA
Phillip/Darlene Yockey - Moville IA
Joyce Karlsrud - Lakeville MN

Aaron Gdanov

May 4, 2007

Well grandma...I hope your taking care of my brother "Billy". That was the best story ever! Lots of memories and you will be missed lots! I love you grandma...tell Grandpa I said Hi!

Toni Thompson

May 3, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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