Esther Thompson Obituary (1914

Esther Thompson Esther I. Thompson, age 90, of Menomonie, died Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. Esther Isabell Doane was born on June 4, 1914 to Elbert and Edna (Cardinal) Doane in the town of Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI. She attended Irvington Elementary School and Dunn County Aggie. On December 6, 1938 she married Reuben Thompson in Menomonie. Together they farmed in the Irvington area for many years. After Reuben's death in 1976, she moved to Menomonie. Esther was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Menomonie. She enjoyed sewing and making her own clothes as well as sewing for others. Esther was a loving person who took care of family members in their later years. She is survived by: 1 son, Elmer Thompson of Texas A sister, Reah Waller of Menomonie Many nieces and nephews And other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Reuben; a daughter, Opal; and a brother, LeRoy Doane. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 15, 2004 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Menomonie with Reverend Larry Borner officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in the town of Menomonie. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church. Olson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.