Lucetta Margret Thompson Obituary (1919 - 2005)

Lucetta Margret Thompson OGDEN - Lucetta Margret Thompson passed away peacefully December 5, 2005. She was born December 7, 1919 in Iowa City, Iowa, daughter of Edgar Howard Curry and Leona May Wood Curry. She was the youngest of seven children and the first born in a hospital. Lucetta's childhood friendships continued over the years through round robins and special reunions. She graduated with honors from the University of Iowa. Lucetta was a secretary for the Department of Agriculture while she waited for her sweetheart to return from the war. Lucetta married Burton W. Thompson on February 17, 1945. They enjoyed 57 memorable years together until his death on November 6, 2002. Lucetta and Burton moved to Ogden in 1956. Lucetta was a well-loved educator in Ogden, teaching at St. Joseph's Grade School, Washington Junior High and Ogden High Schools. Affectionately known as "Mrs. T" to her students while at Ogden High, she was the advisor to the yearbook and Literary Harvest. She motivated and encouraged her students to love language through expressions of poetry, creative writing, short stories, acting and photography. And as a student in her class, who could forget "andbutorfornorsoyet". After retirement she continued to inspire and mentor students spread throughout the world. Lucetta enjoyed her fellowship at Trinity Presbyterian Church. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, P.E.O., Utah Poet's Society, Thursday Girls, Rodeo Gals and, in earlier years was Worthy Matron of Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling and wintering in Tucson with Burton. Lucetta was an avid reader, enjoyed daily crossword puzzles, writing poetry and needlework. Surviving her are a son, Gary Thompson, daughters Nancy (Richard) McPhie and Lynne (Thomas) Fenske; grandchildren Weston, Melissa, Matthew, Randon, Sara and J.R. and great-grandchildren Matthew, Cache, Kelton and Hailee. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 140 North Tyler where family and friends may call from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Services under the direction of Myers Mortuary of Ogden. Interment, Myers Evergreen Memorial Park. VisitationTrinity Presbyterian Church 140 North Tyler Ogden, UT December 10, 2005 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM ServiceTrinity Presbyterian Church 140 North Tyler Ogden, UT December 10, 2005 11:00 AM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 December 10, 2005