DOWNEY - Dorothy LaVonne Thompson, at the age of 88 passed away on December 20, 2008 from heart failure. She was the loving wife of John C. Thompson, the mother of Robert Thompson, Eileen Tucker, Joan Martin, Richard Thompson, Becky Romano, John D. Thompson and David Thompson, who preceded her in death. She was the grandmother to 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dorothy was an active member of essiah

Lutheran Church. She served as a Sunday School Teacher, wrote numerous articles for the church paper, was a Lutheran Women’s Missionary League officer, choir member and served in numerous leadership roles. She enjoyed performing in community theater plays. In 1987 she returned to school at Cerritos College and enrolled in Journalism classes. At the age of 67 she was voted Homecoming Queen of Cerritos College. Following that exciting event she appeared on 3 television shows and was featured in several magazines. She was a devoted homemaker who was loved by everyone. Recently she attended exercise classes at the Barbara Riley Center. Dorothy always brought humor and laughter to all those who knew her. Her love and desire to serve the Lord is the legacy she left to all she loved.A memorial service is planned for Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church 10711 Paramount Blvd at 6th and Paramount Blvd., Downey. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Dorothy Thompson Memorial fund in care of Messiah Lutheran Church.

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Published: December 26, 2008 - Volume 7 - Issue 36