May 1, 1954 – Monday, October 1, 2007
Service Information
Hanover Zion Grave
Thurs. October 4, 2007
10:00 a.m.
Visitation Information
Dawn Thompson, age 53 of Rogers, died Monday, October 1, 2007 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Dawn Louise was born on May 1, 1954 in Plymouth to Richard and Ilamae (nee Wages) Jacobson. On September 13, 1975, Dawn married Ted Thompson at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley. They were blessed with two daughters. A Class of ˜73 graduate of Hopkins Lindberg High School, Dawn earned her Bachelor of Elementary Education in 1991 from St. Cloud State after rearing her children to school age. Her first teaching job was at St. Michael Elementary School where she worked for many years. For three years Dawn worked for the Hamel Post Office. In 1999 she returned to teaching, this time for St. Francis Xavier Elementary School. A former Girl Scout troop leader, Dawn enjoyed reading, and animals, especially birds.
Dawn L. Thompson is survived by her husband, Ted, Rogers; daughters: Kirsten Thompson, Albertville, and Erin Thompson, St. Michael; mother, Ilamae Jacobson, Plymouth; brothers: Richard Jacobson, Ogilvie, Terrance Terry Jacobson, South Haven, and Jay (Barb) Jacobson, Oak Grove; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Jacobson; and sister-in-law, Colleen (Terrance) Jacobson.
Although services are private, the public is welcome to visit from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at The Peterson Chapel Funeral Home St. Michael-Albertville. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers/plants.
Dear family, Dawn was always a ray of sunshine. Her struggle is done now and we will struggle with the loss of a lovely, loving, brave and wonderful woman. All my best wishes to her whole family
and loved ones.
Erin, Just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Really sorry to hear about your mother.
Dear Ted, Kirsten & Erin-
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Dawn’s sense of humor about life. She will be missed by all.
Ted Kirsten and Erin,
No words can express our veryprofound greif. We want you to know that if any of you ever need anything youo must let us know. Not just now but at any time in the future. Our prayer and love are always with you.
Love Toni and Lee
Dawn I will miss you. Dawn was always a loving sister-in-law and a wonderful strong woman. She will be missed greatly.
My love and sympathy to her family,brothers, and mother.
Her pain is gone.
My deepest condolences to your entire family. You are all in my prayers.
Dear Family, Dawn fought a long and courageous battle. She didn’t lose as she now reaps the rewards of being home with her maker.The ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear family,
I had the good fortune to get to know Dawn many years ago. We shared some classes at North Hennepin and St. Cloud State. I was also a mom with two children who had gone back to college to pursue a teaching career so we had much in common. Dawn was a joy to know – my prayers are with you.