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Frances Augusta Thompson
August 2, 1915 - December 4, 2013

Frances Augusta Thompson

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Frances Augusta Nelson Thompson, age 98 of Monticello passed away December 4, 2013 at her home in Monticello. She was born August 2, 1915 in Ludlow, South Dakota to the late Arthur Frank Nelson and Agda Agusta Lindquist Nelson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse; and siblings, Martha, George, Ruth and Viola.

Fran was born in a sod house built by her father and uncle in northwest South Dakota (Harding County) and spoke Swedish till she moved to MN at age 5. She grew up in St. Paul & White Bear Lake, MN where she married Jesse in 1938 and began a much-traveled life including Willernie, MN; Axtell, NE; Tucson, AZ; and Manteca, CA. She retired at age 85 and eventually settled in Monticello with her son Lynne and his family

She is survived by three sons, Lynne and his wife, Joyce of Monticello, Kirk of West Branch, IA and Robin of Woodbury, MN; one daughter, Jan of Kearney, NE; one brother, Earl and his wife, Betty of West St. Paul, MN; three grandchildren, Pat and wife, Dana; Keith and wife, Melanie and Jennifer; six great-grandchildren, Ashley, Cody, JP, Skylar, Matthew, and Parker; and one great-great-grandchild, Jacob.

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Memorial Service
Sunday, December 15, 2013
at 2:30 PM
First Assembly of God Church
915 Hwy 425 N.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(7)

  1. Michelle Davis
    , AR Thursday, December 12, 2013 Dearest uncle lynne and aunt joyce, Our tboughts and prayers are with you during this time. Much love to you all...michelle and family
  2. Amy Killingsworth
    Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 10, 2013 What a beautiful lady. My life has been blessed for having known her. Tack så mycket Fran Thompson, tack så mycket .
  3. Alissa Blake
    Bryant, AR Friday, December 6, 2013 Mrs. Thompson was a treasure. May happy memories fill your heart. Peace and love
    Alissa
  4. Brian Rodgers
    Monticello, AR Friday, December 6, 2013 Sweet Sweet Lady. She will be missed
  5. Sheila Gardner
    Monticello, AR Thursday, December 5, 2013 Joyce & Lynne,
    So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  6. Dana Dean
    Monticello, AR Thursday, December 5, 2013 Lynne, Kurt, Rob and Jan, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Ms. Frances was a wonderful Christian woman. My life was enriched having known her and for that I am truly grateful. She was loved and will be missed.
  7. Keith Underhill
    Wynne, AR Thursday, December 5, 2013 I am praying that the God of all comfort reveal Himself to the entire family during this time of loss. I loved Mrs. Thompson dearly. I am grateful to have known her. Blessings.
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