Joyce Thompson

Joyce Thompson, age 83, of Marshall, Minnesota, died on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Memorial Services are 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025, at Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, Minnesota. Following a light reception, interment will be at the Canby City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to her celebration, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Friday, at the funeral home.

Joyce Elaine Larson was born on February 8, 1942, in Canby, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Arnelda (Hanson) Larson. Joyce was baptized as an infant and confirmed in her youth at the First Lutheran Church in Canby. She attended Canby schools and moved as a senior to graduate from Sanborn High School with the class of 1960. Joyce waitressed for several years at the Midway Café in Canby.

On November 6, 1964, Joyce married her soul mate, Elroy Thompson, in South Dakota. They moved to Marshall in 1974 where Joyce worked at Country Kitchen for years and then worked, until she retired at Co-op (Ampride). After Elroy's passing, she moved to East Grand Forks to be closer to Dawn (they all followed Mommy!) After Dawn retired in 2020, the family returned to Marshall so Joyce could be closer to her sisters.

Joyce’s enjoyments in life included being outdoors, fishing, camping, playing billiards, watching the Minnesota Vikings, league bowling, and spending time with family.

Joyce died on May 16, 2025, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She reached the age of 83 years, 3 months, and 8 days. Blessed be her memory.

She is survived by her daughter, Jodi Thompson of Marshall; 3 grandchildren, Ashley Thompson of Grand Forks, ND, Kayla Thompson of Marshall, Brittney Moravetz of Hendricks; 3 step-granddaughters, Shaina and (Wess) Philome of Fargo, ND, Kia (and John) Bosma of Glyndon, Lani Glover of Grand Forks, ND; 4 great-grandchildren, Ryker Kronback, Jordan Thompson, Paisley Randle, Kinsley Thompson; step-great-grandson, Jager Bosma; sisters, Judy Mears of Sioux Falls SD, Jeanette Haas of Tyler; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elroy Thompson; and 2 children, James “Jimmy T” Thompson and Dawn Thompson.