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Stephanie Thompson Obituary


STEPHANIE "STEVIE" JO
(KITTLESON) THOMPSON
July 20, 1948 ~ August 8, 2014

Stephanie, born in Minneapolis, MN, lived in Vancouver, WA, Ft. Huachuca, AZ, and Stuttgart, Germany. She went to Lieser and Ogden elementary schools, the military middle school and Merz-Schule in Stuttgart, McLoughlin Junior High, and graduated from Hudson's Bay in '66. She then went to Clark College, the University of Hawaii, the University of Washington and Portland State.
In 1971, she wed Michael Thompson (divorced 1983) and gave birth to daughter Karen in 1978.
A lab technician for the State of Oregon in Portland, she retired in 2001. She worked at Craft Warehouse 1997-2012. Stephanie volunteered at St. Andrew Lutheran, Sons of Norway, Lieser PTA, Read Me a Blanket and Give to the Troops. She donated hundreds of kitty blankets to the Humane Society for Southwest Washington and thousands of handmade notebooks and cards to U.S. military units stationed abroad.
She passed away at OHSU on August 8th after a battle with cancer and is survived by parents, Ted and Clare Kittleson; siblings, Bill and Janet; ex-husband, Mike; daughter, Karen and her husband; and extended family.
A memorial service will be held 4p.m., Aug. 30th at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 5607 NE Gher Rd., Vancouver, WA 98662.
Memorial donations may be made to OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and Humane Society of SW Washington.
Please sign her Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Aug. 21, 2014.
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Stephanie you were such wonderful lady, you cared for animals and children reading, you will be missed

September 2, 2014

I loved this lady! She knitted blankets for the cats and kittens at the Humane Society. When her hair started growing back I had the privilage of touching it! :) She will be missed so much!

Deb Miles

September 2, 2014

My best friend for 60 years - how I will miss you! Though separated by many miles we were always close in heart and thoughts... actual visits were all the more precious. I am so grateful for the special last times we had together, and our last talk just a few days before she left us. Stevie you were always a joy to me. Thank you, dear friend. You will forever be in my heart.
Love you- Cheryl Jessen Turner

August 24, 2014

Stephanie was a great person who will be in my thoughts each time I to knit or crochet. My kitty will go to heaven soon and it's comforting to know Stephanie will be waiting for her with a hug and a kitty blanket. Heaven has another angel in Stephanie.

Sandi Nichols

August 23, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss, Karen. Stephanie was a beautiful person, inside and out, and she will be missed. You are doing a beautiful job at honoring her.

Jennifer Wolff

August 23, 2014

Stephanie was so special. I met Stephanie at Craftwarehouse where she taught me to knit. An enduring passion. I loved her dedication and enthusiasm. We made 100's of kitty blankets for the humane society. We all loved her "Knit In's at the Grange where she always had special little gifts and projects for all.

Stephanie, you will always hold a very special place in my heart, Love you Dear Friend, Marilyn

August 23, 2014

Stephanie was a good friend who will be missed. So much of her life was about giving of time and self to others. She gave me support at a time when I really needed it and that gift still means a lot to me. And knowing Stephanie, I bet she is still giving her love to us all while she knits kitty blankets for the cats in Heaven. Blessings to you, my friend. Alice Olsen

Alice Olsen

August 23, 2014

Lighting a candle for my dear mom.

August 22, 2014

I remember Stephanie from high school as being very kind and very funny and always so smart. I'm glad I had a chance to visit at our last "66" gathering and will hold fond memories.

Hedda Norris Wright

August 22, 2014

We are sorry to hear we lost a really nice neighbor. Your family has had a very positive impact on the whole neighborhood. Thank you.

Eilene & Stan VanGrunsven

August 21, 2014

So sad to lose such a precious person. Stephanie was such an active, caring, upbeat & comitted person. She will be missed by so many people. I knew Stephanie through a cancer support group. It's been an honor to know her. She was always very encouraging to the other patients. Rest peacefully dear Stephanie. Your work here is done.
HUGS
Connie Dean

Connie Dean

August 21, 2014

Rest in peace Stephanie....another classmate flying with the Eagles

yvonne Sjogren-Cook

August 21, 2014

I am so sorry to read about my friend from High School and then many years later while she was working at Craft Warehouse. She will be so missed by all that came in contact with Steph she was a amazing person to know an so up beat and positive in her life. I will miss her.

Debbie Greenen-Hren

August 21, 2014

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