Bertha Thompson

Bertha Rae (Lawson) Thompson was born September 13, 1941 in Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona to Jesse (Jay) Jefferson Lawson and Ednah Norine (Davis) Lawson. Bert, as everyone knew her, returned to the loving arms of our Father in Heaven on April 18, 2017.

Bert was preceded in death by her father, Jesse (Jay) Jefferson Lawson, her mother, Ednah Norine (Davis) Lawson, and her siblings Edna Mae Bates, David Jay Lawson, Robert Lee Lawson, Marjorie Lee Aderholt, and Anna Laurie Lawson.

She is survived by her brother Jesse Jewel Lawson and her sister Alice Louise Lawson along with her husband William Merle Thompson, daughters Anna Lori Robertson – husband Byron, Darcy Norine Gaston – husband David, Veronica Faye Bedell – husband Paul. On October 26, 1984, Bill and Bert were blessed with their Angel Son William “Tyler” Thompson.

Grandchildren:

Stephen Dwayne Robertson Tristan Ray Robertson

Sarah Kylie Robertson Justin Craig Burns

Cody Mitchell Gaston Emily Taylor Gaston

Madison Summer Gaston Ethan Michael Bedell

Logan William Bedell Torie Marie Bedell

Derek Joseph Bedell

Great Grandchildren:

Serenity Kai Robertson Emmett Gabriel Robertson

Bert married “Billy” Thompson on February 18, 1961 in Douglas, Arizona where they began their life together. Over the years they lived in Douglas, Sierra Vista, Parker Canyon Lake, and finally settled in Tucson. Bert was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on March 5, 1966 shortly after moving to Tucson. Bill and Bert were sealed for time and all eternity on May 24, 1969 in the Mesa Arizona Temple.

Along with working with Bill at Parker Canyon Lake Store and several other business ventures, Bert worked at Globe Shopping City, Southern Pacific Railroad Credit Union, and finally Tucson Unified School District #1. Bert made many friends along the way during her working years. She also “adopted” many children over the years doing childcare in her home.

Bert was very involved in serving at church. She was a dedicated Visiting Teacher and worked in many different organizations in her Wards throughout the years, developing many lasting friendships.

Some of her favorite activities and new found talents included dancing with Bill, embroidery, crocheting, drawing, sketching, and stippling. Bert enjoyed walking with friends, travelling to visit family, and going for weekend get-aways to their timeshare property in the White Mountains. “Hens club” luncheons were always an important part of her social calendar, and the club membership was always changing.

Her Life Celebration Memorial will be:

Saturday April 22, 2017 @ 10:30 am

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

700 N. Bonanza Ave.

Tucson, AZ 85748

If you would like in lieu of flowers, please send a donation to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Bertha Thompson. Let’s help other cancer patients and families during their time of need.