Helen Joan Thompson

Helen Joan Thompson, 89, of Goshen passed away at 4 p.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Waterford Crossing Health Center.

Joan was born June 29, 1929, near Marshall, Illinois to Lillie Mae (Marvin) Burns and lived with her grandparents, Ernest William and Lillie Belle Marvin in Marshall, Illinois.

She will forever be remembered by William Lyman Thompson, Goshen, as a devoted wife for nearly 69 years, they were married March 11, 1950 in Marshall; a loving mother to their children, David A. (Karen) Thompson of Morton, Illinois, Phyllis A. (James) Smith of Goshen, and Jodi R. (Ron) Minor of East Peoria, Illinois; a dedicated homemaker and committed Christian caring for others.

She enjoyed preparing for special family celebrations, the fellowship of board games, the challenge of puzzles, quiet time of reading, and the joy of Christian fellowship.

Joan will be fondly remembered by her family of eight grandchildren, Joshua Smith of Atlanta, Georgia, Jason (Andreya) Thompson of Peoria, Illinois, Benjamin Smith of Goshen, Paul (Cheryl) Thompson of Westmont, Illinois, Daniel (Kristy) Thompson of Morton, Illinois, Caleb Smith of Goshen, Gary Shelton of Spring Bay, Illinois and Sara Shelton of East Peoria, Illinois; and her five great-grandchildren, Eli Thompson, Kaitlyn Thompson, Aubrey Thompson, Olivia Thompson, and Finley Thompson.

A memorial celebration of life will be held 3:30 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Pleasant View Church, 58529 C.R. 23, Goshen, visitation with the family will begin at 2:30 p.m., one hour prior to the service.

A committal service will be planned at a later date to be held in Marshall, Illinois.

Memorial gifts in Joan’s honor may be directed to Anabaptist Disabilities Network, 3145 Benham Ave., Suite 5, Elkhart, IN  46517.