Dorothy Thompson

Dorothy Ann Thompson, 82, was born March 4, 1939 in Waukon, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Brink) Thornton. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in Johnston Friday, August 13, 2021. A Celebration of Life service was held Wednesday, August 18 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home in Des Moines with cremation following.

Dorothy loved to travel with her former husband, Al Thompson. They lived in Minnesota for 20 years, before she moved to California and lived there for another 20 years. Dorothy also lived in Arizona and Johnston most recently, and jokingly referred to herself as a “snowbird” as she wintered in Arizona, even when traveling there just from California.

Dorothy was the life of the party everywhere she went. She was lovingly known as the “center hub” of her neighborhood functions, as she had a way of bringing everyone together, whether for a potluck or just any special gathering making memories. Above all else, Dorothy treasured time spent with her family, especially with her grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by her brother, Carl (Joyce) Thornton; her sisters, Pauline LaVelle, Judy Kimber and Liz (Terry) Wedo; her children, Mark Judge, Kim (Tom) Grove and Tracey (Rick) Milbrandt; her grandchildren, Erin Judge, Jessica Judge, Matthew Judge, Danny (Sarah) Judge, Nichole (Tom) Armstrong, Ashley Jordan, Melissa Jordan, Leslie (Adam) Bancroft, TJ Grove and Teddy (Garrett) Kelly; her great-grandchildren, Jack and Kali Judge, Lauren Kelly, Atlas Bancroft and Hayden Foley; other loving relatives and many special friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Jordan; and two of her sisters, Margaret Carter and Jean Urell.

Memorial contributions may be directed to AHeinz 57 Pet Rescue and Transport or Daughters of the American Revolution in loving memory of Dorothy. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.