Virginia M. Thompson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Virginia M. Thompson, 91 passed away June 30th, 2021 in Pueblo, CO. She was born May 1, 1930, in Walsenburg, CO. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Enid Phillips; husband, William (Bill) L. Thompson; sister, Francis Bryson; and son in law, Ron Jones. She is survived by her brother, James (Sondra) Phillips, of South Dakota; sister, Diana (Joe) Mori, of California; daughter. Cathene Jones, of Beulah; son, William (Cindy) L. Thompson, Jr., of Pueblo; grandson, Wayne (Gina Salameno-Parnell) Jones, of Pueblo; granddaughters, Brenda (Justin) Clennin, of Pueblo, Betsy (Austin) Clennin, of Rye; grandson, Brian (Laura) Thompson, of Pueblo; and brothers in law, Robert (Laura Amman) Thompson, of Beulah, and Willard Klipfel, of Pueblo; great grandchildren, Douglas Jones. Grant, Asher, Cortlynn Clennin, Kolby and Karter Clennin, Brodie and Bailey Thompson; numerous nephews and nieces from the Thompson, Phillips and Klipfel families. Bill and Virginia raised their family in Beulah, CO at the Pueblo Mountain Park then living on the family ranch near Goodpasture until Virginia moved to Pueblo in 2017. Virginia worked for Pueblo County School Dist. 70 for 36 years as a school bus driver, teacher’s aide, and librarian at Beulah School. She was also a computer technician for the district. She was incredibly involved with Beulah School serving on the accountability committee for many years. She was the librarian at Beulah School when she retired in 1996. She was a member of the Beulah United Methodist Church, served on the Beulah Community Center Board, member of the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department, Beulah Bells, and the Beulah Valley Saddle Club. Virginia enjoyed sewing, reading, crafting, weaving, cooking, baking, and decorating cakes as well as genealogy. She loved having her cup of hot tea in the morning to get the day started and a game of cribbage after dinner with Bill. After retirement, she enjoyed her grandkids and all their activities. She was well known for taking pictures at all family functions and events and making photo books. Her specialty was birthday cakes and her famous magic frosting. She will be fondly remembered by her handcrafted gifts and creations. Virginia also enjoyed ranching and time spent with Bill together on their place. Virginia always opened her home with meals and loved her company. Her kindness and generous heart will be greatly missed. Her family was always especially important to her, and cherished the time spent with them and with numerous friends. She was kind, gentle and always made everyone feel welcome. The family would like to thank the staff at Brookdale El Camino in Pueblo, CO for her great care over the past 3 ½ years and a special thank you to Sangre de Cristo Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sangre de Cristo Hospice of Pueblo in her name. Private family service will be held. Online condolences can be made at roselawnpueblo.org.

Virginia M. Thompson

May 1, 1930 - June 30, 2021