Linda Jane Thompson

Linda Jane Fehseke Thompson of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving husband and children. Linda was born on August 12, 1942 in Fort Madison, IA, the daughter of Richard and Margaret Fehseke. She married Charles A. Thompson on January 11, 1980 in Fort Madison, IA.

In addition to her family, one of Linda’s greatest joys was knowing Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and because of that relationship, Linda anticipated with great joy joining Him in Heaven.

Linda received a BA from the University of Iowa, using her Spanish major to teach at the high school level. She and her family lived in many different parts of the country, and she enjoyed working as a real estate agent, and an administrative assistant for law firms and schools. Linda was an accomplished pianist and vocalist, receiving multiple state contest awards. She loved spending time with family, reading, watching sports, and dancing with her beloved husband, Charles. Linda recently worked faithfully on Thursdays at New Hope Community Center (a mission of Broadway Christian Church, Mesa) which supplies food, clothing, and spiritual support for those in need.

Linda is survived by her husband, one son, Roger (Lupe) Long of Olympia WA, two daughters: Christi Anne Sabetta of Chandler AZ and Kaelen (Rick) Dickman of Mesa AZ, three stepdaughters: Lisa McLain, Jill Doll, and Sara Farrington, two grandchildren: Scotty and Audrey, brother Dick (Lynn) Fehseke, and brother Scott (Jeanne) Fehseke.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at Broadway Christian Church, 7335 E Broadway Road, Mesa AZ on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

There will also be a memorial service at Barr Memorial Chapel in Fort Madison, IA on Saturday, May 6 at 10:30 AM. The visitation will be prior to the service at 9:30 AM. Her cremains will be interred overlooking the Mississippi River in the Montrose, IA cemetery at a private family ceremony.

Memorial donations in Linda’s name may be made to either of two ministries in Mesa: New Hope Community Center – https://bccmesa.com/missions-outreach/nhcc/ - 6915 E University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85208, or Sunshine Acres Children’s Home – https://sunshineacres.org – 3405 N Higley Rd., Mesa, AZ 85215.

A memorial service for Linda will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Broadway Christian Church, 7335 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85208.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mariposagardens.com for the Thompson family.