Genevieve Adeline Thompson, 85, Minot died on Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in a Minot hospital.

Genevieve was born on June 20, 1921, in Charbonneau, ND, to Clyde and Christina (Diess) Lindsley. She was raised in Alexander, ND, and as a young adult she was employed at dairy farms in that area. Gen moved to Minot in 1939 and married John "Jack" Thompson on November 18, 1939 in Sidney, Montana. They made their home in Minot; then in Tacoma, WA, during World War II before returning to Minot in 1946. During the late 50's and early 60's she was employed as a concession worker and was the best popcorn maker at the Minot Municipal Auditorium. They resided in Minnesota from 1968 until 1975 while Jack was employed in the construction industry, but again returned to Minot.

After the death of her husband Jack of 43 years, on May 6, 1982, her grandchildren and great grandchildren gave her new purpose in life. She enjoyed taking care of them and mentoring them. During the holidays she enjoyed decorating and spending time with her family and friends. Everyone loved her pies, no one could make them like Gen.

Gen enjoyed the spring when she could plant her flower garden. She also enjoyed ceramic and china painting, watching the ice skaters on television, reading and collecting recipes. She liked to stay in contact via telephone with friends and family. Gen could surprise you. Most times she was very prim and proper, however, at the age of 80 she was game to ride on the back of a "Honda trike" with a younger man, from Deadwood to Rapid City. She never met a stranger. Gen resided at 807 Hiawatha Street for 65 years and was a longtime member of Augustana Lutheran Church - Minot.

Her loving family includes her daughter: Arliss (Andy) Radford of Minot; son-in-law: Darrell (Peggy) Hight of Minot; grandchildren: Cheri (Al) Schon, Steven (Jeni) Radford and Michael (Angela) Radford; Great Grandchildren: Jonathan Malaterre and Caleb Schon, Brendon and Jeremy Radford and Naomi Radford; sisters: Rosemond France and Linda Minster both of Missoula, MT; brothers: Donald and Larry both of Missoula, MT; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and special friends, Jean Ann Marks, Marty (Austin) Brown, Virgil and Sandy Jundt, and Sandy Ostrom.

Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter: Sandy Hight, infant daughter: Shirley Thompson; sisters: Eva Sharbono and Marjorie Sharbono and brothers, Garvin and Darrell Lindsley.

Funeral Service: Friday, June 1, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. in Augustana Lutheran Church - Minot.
Interment will follow at Rosehill Memorial park - Minot.
Visitation: Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.
Memorials are preferred to Augustana Lutheran Church - Minot.