Judith Thompson

Judith Ann Demery Gates Thompson, 74, of Timber Lake passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Avera Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen. Graveside services were held December 2, 2020, at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Cemetery at Kenel with Father Kim Fonder officiating.

Judy was born May 20, 1946 at Fort Yates, ND, to parents Hobart Gates and Loretta Crowfeather (née Demery). Judy met the love of her life, David “Butch” Thompson, early on and the two were first married in August of 1962. She loved “Butch” so much that she married him three times. They had a daughter, Janet Marie.

Judy had a big heart. Everyone knew her to be kind, gentle and always willing to help out when needed. She treasured everything her grandson did and would keep tabs on his accomplishments and travels. She was also Godmother to seven children and she loved them all with all her heart. Judy loved being around people and always had an ear for anyone’s stories over a cup of coffee. She enjoyed playing pool and darts, but she will probably best be remembered as a classic bingo queen – enjoying anytime she could make it to a game. Judy was a dedicated worker and was employed at a variety of jobs throughout her life. She was a dorm matron, bartender, bowling alley clerk, nurse’s aide and spent many years as a cook for various schools. She finally retired to focus solely on caring for her husband’s health.

She is survived by her daughter, Janet Thompson of Kenel; grandson, Jerl Thompson of Mandan, ND; sister, Eileen Crowfeather of Mobridge; and brother, Larry Crowfeather of Minneapolis, MN.