Darlene Thompson
May 2, 1940 – July 24, 2017
Darlene Mae Thompson, 77, of Sweet Home died July 24, 2017.
She was born May 2, 1940 in Akron, Colo. to Walter Leroy Sr. and Helen Irene (Johnson) Ross.
She came to Sweet Home in November of 1946.
Mrs. Thompson worked for Hanscam and Casto CPA, for Hosking Supply for 28 years – nine as manager. She also worked at the Skyline Inn as a bookkeeper for 30 years.
She spent her whole life helping others. She enjoyed children, going to the coast, shopping and drinking coffee with her friends. She loved growing flowers.
Mrs. Thompson is survived by her husband, Shain Thompson; daughter Darla and son-in-law Ron Carter; son Mike Thompson; two grandchildren; and sister Carolyn and brother-in-law Guy Wheeler of Brownsville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Leroy Sr. and Helen Ross; and brothers John Edward Ross in 2016, and Walter Leroy Ross Jr. in 2017.
A graveside service was held July 30.
Memorial contributions can be made in her name to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.