Claudia Coles Thompson Obituary (1936 - 2017)

Claudia Coles Thompson, 81, passed away December 7, 2017 at her home in Perry, UT with her family at her side. She was born May 13, 1936 in Ogden, UT to Leland and Laura Urry Coles. She married Donald E. Thompson July 31, 1953 in Ogden, UT and were later sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on February 20, 1956 for time and all eternity. They have enjoyed 64 wonderful years together.She grew up in Ogden, UT where she attended Weber County Schools and graduated from Weber High School where she and Donald were High School Sweethearts.Claudia was a consummate homemaker, piano teacher, accompanist to Don with additional talent and had interest in calligraphy. She also served many years as the area chairman for Primary Children’s Hospital Pennies by the Inch. She believed in the ethic of working hard and playing hard and instilled that in each of her children.She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities and together with Don she served missions to the LDS Conference Center and Member Locating Services.She is survived by her Husband: Donald; Children: Dale Thompson (Dianne), Carrie Baugh (Brian), Mark Thompson (Gaylinn) Cathy Ricks (Jay). She was proud of her progeny of 14 Grandchildren and 25 Great Grandchildren.Funeral Services will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017 at the Perry Utah Stake Center 685 West 2250 South (Davis St.) Perry, UT. The family will receive friends and family at the Church Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00p.m. and Thursday from 9:30-10:30a.m. Interment will follow in the Brigham City Cemetery.