Norma Thompson

Jerome- Norma G. Thompson age 92, passed away peacefully of natural causes on

April 19, 2016, in Payson, Utah.  At the time of her death she was surrounded by the strength, love, and devotion of her  four daughters.

Norma was born March 27, 1924 in Ogden, Utah,  the eldest daughter of Florence and David I. Garner.  She grew up in Rupert, Idaho on the family farm, where she learned to laugh, love, and work hard with her family.  Norma married her eternal sweetheart Orvel Bernard Thompson in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 24, 1942.  Together they loved and raised their six children:  David (Kathy)Thompson, Linda (Bob) Kohler, Dennis (Laura) Thompson, Beverly (Norman) Kump, Shirley (Scott) Jenson, and Beth (Randy) Andrus, and two former daughters-in-law, Renee and Ilene.  They also cherished their precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Norma enriched the lives of all who knew her through her great  service and commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  She lead and taught numerous church organizations, and especially loved reaching out to the youth.  Norma loved to read the scriptures and often shared the lessons she learned from them.  Norma was an accomplished  homemaker, seamstress, teacher and public speaker.  She loved the outdoors, fishing trips with her family, and gardening for fresh produce and beautiful flowers.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Orvel, eldest son David, brother Eldon with his wife Marie, and great-grandson Ashton. She is survived by five of her children, and their families. Also surviving her are  her sisters; Altha (Burnel) Seamons, Cora May (Bon) Christianson, Dorothy (Bob)Merrell, Ilene (Robert) Thomas, LaJune (Norman) Dayley, and brother Lind (Karla) Garner.

Services to pay tribute to and celebrate Norma's life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. , Saturday April 23, 2016 , in the Jerome LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 50 East 100 South, Jerome, Idaho, with Bishop Jeff Stoker officiating.  Prior to her funeral the family will meet with friends and relatives from 1-1:45  pm .  Interment will be at the Jerome Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary of Jerome. www.farnsworthmortuary.com