Elvira Thompson

ELVA THOMPSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Elvira "Elva" Thompson, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 21, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of congestive heart failure. Elva was born May 17, 1918, in St. George, Utah, to Ezekiel James Hopkins and Rhoda Green Homer Hopkins. She attended St. George schools and Dixie College. She married Judd Walter Thompson on October 9, 1936, in the St. George, Utah, LDS Temple. They lived in La Verkin, Utah; Las Vegas, Boulder City, and Henderson, Nevada. In 1948 they made their home in Idaho Falls. She enjoyed being a homemaker. She worked as a clerk at Cat Thompson, Inc., and later at The Mart. Following Judd’s death on February 2, 1986, she volunteered at Desert Industries for ten years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many volunteer positions including: Ward Librarian for 20 years, as Young Women's President, as Primary President, fulfilling her Relief Society assignments and as an ordinance worker at the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Elva enjoyed quilting, crocheting, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, and inviting neighborhood children into her home for cookies. She was known as the 'cookie lady' for the last 15 years. Survivors include: Son: Dallas Clark Thompson, Cardston, Alberta, Canada Daughter: Bonnie Lenore Staples, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: John Hopkins, Salt Lake City, UT 12 Grandchildren, 39 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Darrell Judd Thompson; two brothers, Robert Hopkins and Mark Hopkins; and two sisters, Melissa Earl and Loey Dever. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS 10th Ward, 1200 Dunbar Drive , with Bishop Clint Francis officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. and on Wednesday from 10 - 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: C Teeter cteeter@live.com Please send the Elva Thompson family my condolences at this time of their mother's passing. I lived near her when I was a teenager. Tell Bonnie hello for me if you can. Sorry I cannot make it to the funeral. My car is 20 years old and it's a toss up who goes first, me or the car. I hope it isn't the car. Love ya, Connie Bosworth Heyrend-Teeter, 1320 East 500 South #112, Salt Lake City, Utah, (801) 583-0998 Todd & Janae' Thompson We will miss you Grandma. You were such an example to us! We love you :) Love, Todd, Janae', Chantelle, Emily, Alex, Jordan, Zachary and Brianna Thompson Carol Reynolds She lived a long and full life and remained true to her beliefs. She was a great example to us all. I will miss her friendly face and kind voice. May she enjoy her rest from this life and find fulfillment in her new one, welcomed by her loved ones. Her legacy lives on in you - thank you. Carol Reynolds