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Dora Thompson
DORA DENE THOMPSON
Cedar Rapids
Dora Dene Thompson, 86, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, after a brief illness.
Dora Dene Thompson was born Dec. 16, 1934, in Webster City, Iowa. She is survived by her four sons and two daughters, Brad (Lanette) Thompson, Ross (Kelli) Thompson, David (Kathy) Thompson, John (Dawn) Thompson, Trisha (Daniel) Ives and Jennifer Thompson; and by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preoeeded in death by the love of her life, Harold William Thompson, in 2011; her parents; and several siblings.
In life, Dora was known for her energy, work ethic and intelligence, but most of all she was known for her fierce devotion and love for her family.
Pursuant to Dora's wishes, there will be no public funeral service. The family will hold a private graveside service in the near future with interment at Maplewood Cemetery in Vinton, Iowa.
Dora's family would like to thank the numerous health care workers at Mercy, U of I Hospitals and St. Luke's Living Center West for their compassionate and dedicated care during her last days.
Online condolences www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.
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