Thompson, Dorothy H.

Dorothy H. Thompson, 82, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness. Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories, where friends may call after 10 a.m. The Rev. Robert Voels will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include her son, David of Cedar Rapids; daughter, Barbara (Neil) Van Slyke of Ames; grandchildren, Amy (Andy) Richardson of Slater, Julie (Kevin) Larsen of Grimes and Tricia Higson of Lewisville, Texas; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Clara Heaton of Taylors, S.C.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Thompson on Aug. 31, 2008; daughter, Janet Snow; three sisters and one brother.

Dorothy Hulda Schmidt was born Jan. 7, 1927, in Waukon, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Emma (Schnitker) Schmidt. She graduated from Waukon High School in 1944 where she played basketball. On April 17, 1948, she married Robert Thompson in Cedar Rapids. Dorothy was a homemaker, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, King's Daughters and Keystone Club. She loved to sew, play the piano and enjoyed reading. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and holiday get-togethers.

Memorials may be sent in her name to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids.

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