Verla M. Lindsey Thompson died on Dec. 27, 2019 at her home in Stanfield at the age of 85.
She was born on June 27, 1934 in La Grande to Curtis and Edith Carper Lindsey.
Verla started her life in La Grande, but moved to Pendleton when she was still a little girl. She graduated from Pendleton High School in the class of 1952. She was united in marriage to Fred Thompson on Aug. 1, 1954 in Pendleton. The couple lived in Pendleton until the mid-1960s when they built their own home in Stanfield. Their daughter, Linda, was born in 1968. Verla was a stay-at-home mom until her daughter was in school, then she went to work as a secretary at West Grade School in Stanfield. She managed the office and fixed many a scraped knee, and hugged away tears of many an elementary school student. She retired around 1999.
Verla enjoyed doing crafty things like crocheting, cross stitching and flower arranging until her fingers told her it was time to find a new hobby. In her later life, she enjoyed doing puzzles and decorating her house. One of her favorite activities was to go to Goodwill and find “treasures” to help with her decorating ideas. Verla was also a member of the Pollyannas. She spent many a Saturday laughing and telling stories with her lady friends.
Verla’s favorite time spent was with her daughter and granddaughter. She was the best wife, mom and Nana, and will be forever missed. She brightened the lives of all that met her through her sense of humor and smile. Heaven gained a very special angel on Dec. 27.
Verla is survived by her husband of 65 years, Fred Thompson, Stanfield; her daughter, Linda Thompson, Pendleton; and her granddaughter, Maddie Thompson, Pendleton.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Stanfield. Friends and family are invited to attend.
Please share memories of Verla with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
