Barbara Jean Thompson

Barbara Jean Thompson, 67 of Denver, Colorado formerly of Fort Totten, ND died on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver. Mass of Christian Burial for Barbara will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten. Fr. Charles Leute O.P. will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, St. Michael, ND. A Wake Service will be held at the Fort Totten Recreation Center on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the Rosary and Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to the Fort Totten Recreation Center will leave at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday from the Devils Lake Wal-Mart Parking Lot. Serving as Active Casket Bearers for Barbara will be Barbara’s sons, Denny and Damian Thompson and also Frank Redroad, Philip McKay, Jack Dauphinais, Herbert Cavanaugh, James Belgarde and Zeke Greywater. Honorary Casket Bearers will be Violet Founier, Eunice Whiteman, Elaine Robertson, Maggie Hunt, Vivian Jetty, Viola Mallard, Bernice Juarez, Marie Jetty, Winona Fox, Norbert Founier, Dolores Lohnes and Christine Cavanaugh. All of Barbara’s Nieces and Nephews and her many dear relatives and friends. Music will be provided by Floyd McKay, Sylvia Brownshield, Priscilla Cavanaugh, Katherine Howard and Tony and Vina McDonald Barbara Jean King was born on November 8, 1938 at Fort Totten, ND the daughter of Jerome and Mary (Lohnes) King. She was reared and educated in the St. Michael area and later at Fort Totten. She also attended Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Devils Lake. She moved to Oakland, California and attended Laney College, where she received her certification as a seamstress in 1968. In 1969, Barbara returned to Fort Totten for a time and then moved to Denver, Colorado where she lived the rest of her life. While living in Denver she worked as a seamstress at Western Arts and later worked as a nurse at the Denver General Hospital until ill health forced her to retire. Barbara was a woman of great strength and determination. She had been told as a young woman that she would never walk again or be able to have a family. She did both. She dedicated her life to caring for and providing for her children as a single parent. She provided a loving and happy home for her family and she raised three grandsons when their mother was unable. After her children were older, Barbara spent many hours doing bead work and sewing. She enjoyed going to Bingo and the casino with her friends and meeting new friends on her outings. Barbara left a legacy of love and devotion for family and strength and courage to face each challenge that comes along in life. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The family wants to especially thank, Floyd “Bill” Joshua for his being there to care for Barbara on the good days and the bad days. He was truly a blessing in Barbara’s life and a blessing to her family. Barbara is survived by her Sons; Delbert Lee Thompson Denny Patrick Thompson and his wife, Frances Damian Wayne Thompson and his wife, Brooke Darren James Thompson Daughter: Bobbi Jo Thompson all of Denver Grandsons: Damian Jr., Carlos, Bobby and Emmanuel Granddaughters: Jasmine and Essence Very Dear Friend and Companion: Bill Joshua also of Denver Brothers: Sidney Francis King and his wife, Malita of Denver Fred King, St. Paul, Minnesota Sisters: Annette Smith, Oakland, California Juanita Giron-Vargas, Fort Totten Many Nieces and Nephews all of whom lovingly referred to Barbara simply as “Auntie Jean” Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; twin daughters in infancy; brothers, Vincent, Wayne and Duane King. Friends may sign the on-line register book at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com