Judy Thompson

Oct 23, 1942 -

Jul 25, 2025

Judith Margaret Thompson was born on Oct. 23, 1942, in Bemidji, Minn., to Carl and Margaret Thompson. She graduated from Bemidji High School in 1959. After attending St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., she attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota with her degree in home economics.

Judy started her teaching career in Waconia, Minn., before moving to Eagle River, Alaska, where she taught for several years before beginning teaching at Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska, where she taught until she retired.

Judy married Monte in a small private ceremony at their home in Eagle River, and they enjoyed many traveling adventures around Alaska as well as their winter home in Kona, Hawaii. Judy was an artist as well as an amazing seamstress. She supplied her sisters with her lovely "hand me down" clothes for many years. Her wall quilts continue to be enjoyed by family members.

Judy took great delight in the fact that Kevin and Sheryl's second born, Kinsey, shared a birthday with her. Judy often referred to Kinsey as "her best birthday present ever."

Judy was predeceased by her parents; brother, Jim; a niece and a nephew; and her husband of over 25 years, Monte. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Sheryl Loan with her husband Kevin and their children, Kyle, Kinsey and Alex; as well as her two sisters, Ann Kramer of Gold Beach, Ore., and Cathy Sullivan of Torrance, Calif.

In spring 2026, Judy's ashes will be scattered at the same location as Monte's, which was a favorite mountain top in Eagle River.