Passed Away - Mary Jeanne Thompson

Mary Jeanne Thompson, age 84, of Odebolt, Iowa, died unexpectedly at her home on Monday, December 6, 2010.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010, at the United Methodist Church in Odebolt, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend DeeAnn Klapp will officiate, with burial in the Odebolt Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Odebolt.

Born August 25, 1926, in Odebolt, Iowa, Mary Jeanne Thompson was the daughter of Dwight and Helen (Rocho) Meyer. She grew up attended school in Odebolt, graduating from Odebolt High School in 1944. Mary Jeanne earned her bachelor's degree in home economics from Iowa State University in 1948.

On July 10, 1948, Mary Jeanne was united in marriage to Harris Thompson at the Odebolt Methodist Church. The couple farmed in Clinton Township north of Odebolt for many years. In 1988, they made their home in Odebolt.

Mary Jeanne was a member of the United Methodist Church and participated in Ingleside. She also belonged to Questers and enjoyed playing in several bridge clubs. Mary Jeanne was an avid sports enthusiast and attended countless ballgames, keeping score for her sons. She was elected to the Odebolt Town Council in 1998, and enjoyed helping establish and maintain the Odebolt Memorial Walk.

Survivors include her husband, Harris; four sons, Dave (Sue) Thompson of Fort Dodge, Chuck (Pam) Thompson of Bloomington, IN, Tim Thompson of Odebolt; and Todd (Teri) Thompson of Ames; eight grandchildren, Nathan, Katelyn, Brent, Sarah, Tayli, Ty, Josh (Krista), and Tasha Thompson; and a great-granddaughter, Aubrey Thompson. She is also survived by a brother, Jim (Madeline) Meyer of Odebolt; a sister, Lois (Bob) Moffitt of Minneapolis, MN; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Clyde Meyer; a sister, Barb Johnson; a niece, Julie Meyer; and a nephew, Mark Johnson.

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