Evelyn Thompson

Evelyn Ruth (Hodges) Thompson, 84, "entered into eternal glory" on April 30, 2008, passing peacefully with her devoted husband at her side in Whitefish.

Evelyn was born in White-fish on Jan. 27, 1924, and grew up in the Whitefish area, enjoying her childhood on the farm, with family and friends that today still cherish the childhood memories.

She was educated in White-fish schools and left prior to graduation to work at Boeing in Seattle during World War II.

Upon her return from Seattle, she went to work for the Great Northern Railroad.

She met the love of her life and married Elroy "Moe" Thompson on July 1, 1948, in Whitefish, where they raised their four children.

Evelyn was dedicated to serving people. She was very active in her church and touched the lives of many by her kindness and giving.

She was a supporter of the youth in her church and always was willing to help where there was a need, such as preparing newsletters, cooking, cleaning and quilting.

During her life, Evelyn found joy in sewing, crocheting, knitting, quilting, fishing, gardening and camping with family and friends.

She found great comfort in the Scriptures and was very close to her Bible-study friends.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister and brother.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years; daughters Julie McCallie, Marcia Foy and husband Den, and Patricia Kobylensky and husband Bob; son Brian Thompson and wife Tami; grandchildren Scott McCallie, Nick, Paul and Brittany Kobylensky, Curtis Foy, and Sami and Jake Thompson; friends Chet and Kathy Wram and their daughter J.J. and son Bryan, Connie (Wram) McFarland and her daughter Merrillee, and Paula and Steve Holte and their children Ivana, Betsie and Jacoby.

Services took place May 3, 2008, at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.