Evelyn May Thompson passed away in her sleep Saturday, August 15th, 2015. Evelyn was born to Creetie May (Burnes) & Clyde Luman Thompson on April 27th, 1936. She was their 5th child and the first girl. There was another boy after her. She lived in the same house in Bellingham, Washington from her birth until 1999, at which time she moved to Galt, California to live with her niece, Kayanne. Evelyn graduated from Bellingham High and worked for many years at the Handicap Center in Bellingham. She was an active participant at the Senior Centers in both Bellingham and Galt and at the L’Chayim Women’s Center in Galt. Evelyn loved to play card and board games, and taught all of her nieces and nephews how to play. She loved being an aunt and was referred to as Auntie by many of her friends as well as her nieces and nephews. She also loved to save her pennies to go on the Casino trips with the Galt Park and Rec.
Evelyn is predeceased by her mom and dad, as well as her brothers, Stanley (Buck), Leonard (Bisque), Layton and Leslie (Buzzy). She leaves behind her brother Gene, Sister-in-laws, Heraldine & Mona and many nieces and nephews as well as greats, great-greats and one great-great-great. We love you Auntie and miss you. You are running free with no pain, with that wonderful smile, hugging everyone you know. Say ‘Hi’ to Elvis for us.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the L’Chayim Women’s Center in Galt. P.O Box 1378, Galt, CA 95632.
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VISITATION
No Visitation will be held.
SERVICES
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 972 Vintage Oak Ave. Galt, CA 95632.
INTERMENT
Burial services will be held in Ferndale, WA.