Obituary: Judy Thompson

Judy Thompson

Judith Ann "Judy" Thompson, age 86, of Carrington, North Dakota, formerly of Plain City, Ohio, met her Savior on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington.

Her visitation was Tuesday, Sept., 3, 2024 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. followed by funeral service at 10:30 a.m. all at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Pastor Ritchie Cole officiated.

Music was "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art," and " In The Garden" with pianist Teresa Edland and vocalist Darwin Solberg.

Pallbearers were all of Judy's family.

Born in Columbus, Ohio to the late Carl W. and Julia E. Bickham, she was a graduate of Columbus West High School, Class of 1956.

Judy worked for many years in Ohio as a school bus driver for Hilliard, Upper Arlington and Dublin Schools. While living in Plain City, Judy was an active member of Indian Run United Methodist Church in Dublin.

A talented crafts designer, she was instrumental in making the church's Chrystom Christmas ornaments, served as Baptistry Chairman, and designed and produced the seasonal liturgical banners for the Sanctuary and Narthex. Along with her mother Judy Bickham, she was a member of Plain City's Open Path Garden Club where she designed many award-winning flower arrangements and won numerous First Place ribbons and also "Best of Show" at the Madison County Fair.

Judy was appointed Director of the Pleasant Valley Senior Citizens in Plain City and later was named a Property Manager for Wallick Properties before retiring to Carrington in 2000. Together with her beloved husband Charlie, she enjoyed their new home and extensive yard in Carrington and was busy with her many crafts and garden.

Judy had a natural "green thumb" and her flower beds were a mixture of traditional and exotic plants and flowers. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrington.

Judy suffered a debilitating stroke in 2017 and resided at Golden Acres Manor, being faithfully visited daily by Charlie. He dedicated himself to making sure she maintained a positive attitude and reminding her how much she was loved. Her passing has truly left a void.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents Carl W. and Julia E. (Hard) Bickham; and by her nephew Bobby Gray.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Charlie D. Thompson; her daughter and son-in-law Debbie and Rusty Thompson of Valley City, N.D., and their children, Clara (Sgt. Eric, Retired) Woodcock of Mandan, N.D. and Charlie (Susan) Thompson of Fingal, ND; son and daughter-in-law Carl L. "Sam" and Lauren Thomas of Basalt, Colo., and their children Alex Thomas of Basalt, Colo., Brian (Carly) Thomas of Redstone, Colo., and Eric Thomas of Phoenix, Ariz.; son Terry W. Thomas of Hilliard, Ohio; great-grandchildren: Megan, Tyler, Zachary, Joslyne, Abbigail, Mary Charlotte, Addison and Chloe; stepdaughter Teresa (Mike) Huffman of New Rockford, N.D. and their daughter Kali (Chad) Clelland, of New Rockford, N.D. and their children. Evan, Ashton and Shawn; sister Beverly (David) Hedge, of Marengo, Ohio; nephew, Jim (Elizabeth) Gray of Dublin, Ohio and their children, SSgt Sarah (Capt. James) Holland, Larina Gray and Kelsey Gray; niece Tami Weikel of Westerville, Ohio, and her children Hayden Weikel and Courtney Weikel; brother-in-law Gary Thompson of Carrington; and cousins and friends.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington and New Rockford, N.D.