Mae Dorothy Thompson, age 93, of Cambridge died September 10, 2014 at the Haven House in Cambridge. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, SEPTEMBER 19th at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel with Rev. David Franzmeier officiating. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service.
Mae Dorothy Thompson was born June 18, 1921 in St. James, Minnesota to Axel and Ruth (Ostlund) Nelson. She grew up and attended school in St. James and was confirmed at Augustana Lutheran Church. On December 4, 1939 Mae married Karl Thompson in Albert Lea and they were blessed with a daughter, Phyllis. They lived in Minneapolis, St. James, Oak Grove and in 1991 Mae moved to Pine Village in Cambridge. She later moved to Riverwood and most recently to Haven House. In her younger years Mae worked as a clerk at Dayton’s and Sears and also as a waitress in the Dayton’s Sky Room. She was also an active, caring and loving mom who was a Girl Scout leader and Sunday School teacher. Mae enjoyed traveling and they had a summer trailer up North by William’s Narrows and they wintered in Englewood, Florida. She also enjoyed berry picking and reading.
Mae Thompson passed away September 10, 2014 at Haven House in Cambridge at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 23 days. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Karl, in 1972; and her brother, Archie Nelson.
Mae will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Phyllis Stewart of Cambridge; four grandchildren, Dale (Sandra) Stewart, Penny Kreklau, Deborah Waldren and Peggy (Brad) Dutcher; six great-grandchildren, Patrick, Elizabeth, Kayla, Danielle, Ashley and Nichole; four great-great-grandchildren, Eelan, Byron, Brayden and Ava Mae; and by other relatives and friends.
Mae was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met. I will never forget her. Even though my busy work kept me from visiting like I should she was forever in my heart with love. I will dearly miss my sweet Mae.
Love Mona
I have so many memories with mae that I will never forget. I gotta say she was the best lady I ever had the pleasure to take care of. Im so happy to have been a little part of her last years of life. She was always so sweet to me and always made me laugh. She always gave me holiday cards and other cards on special occasions. I am so glad she is out of pain in a better place and I am also really happy ok was able to spend some time with her Tuesday night. She will always be remembered by me and my family.
My grandson joined me in visiting Mae. He now lives in Chicago, but Mae regularly asked about him, This grand woman was a listener. She looked at you when she engaged in conversation. She asked questions of interest and demonstrated a grace and a courtesy which I will always cherish. She handled her physical infirmities with courage and acceptance. From time to time she even permitted me to do her few dishes which she had put out with goodies. There was an intensity in Mae’s look in her face. You could not miss that you were cared for. I will always remember the depthful conversations, the warm hugs, and the spiritual curiosities which set her apart. She left a legacy which will endure and keep giving for a long time.