Ruth Thompson

June 20, 1918 - July 9, 2010

MEDICINE LODGE - Ruth Leona Thompson, 92, passed away on July 9, 2010 at Pratt Regional Medical Center. She was born June 20, 1918 in Pretty Prairie, KS., the daughter of Fred and Myrta (Webber) Kelman. She lived in Union Chapel Community and Medicine Lodge, KS. She married Robert E. Thompson December 4, 1938. He passed away January 4, 1984. She is survived by her sons Dr. R. Wayne (Joyce) Thompson of Shawnee, KS., Melvin E. (Carol) Thompson of Medicine Lodge, KS., Steven L. (Pat) Thompson of Girard, KS and daughter Joan Kay Garten of Yucaipa, CA. She is also survived by her sister Elda Newcom of Garden City, KS., 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Judith Ann Thompson and sister Esther Santee. She was a loving and caring spouse, mother, grandmother and devoted friend to many. She attended Southwestern College. She was a member of United Methodist Women’s Circle, Union Chapel Ladies Aid, church pianist and organist, Congenial Club, Master Farmer-Homemaker, Extension Homemakers Unit, Barber County Extension Board, Monday Afternoon Club, Self Culture Club and Garden Club. Visitation will be 1:00 to 8:00 pm, Sunday, July 11 with family visiting friends 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln Ave, Medicine Lodge, KS. Services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 12 at the United Methodist Church, 108 E. 2nd Ave., Medicine Lodge, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Medicine Lodge United Methodist Church or Medicine Lodge Leisure Time Center. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortaury.com