Ella Jo (Thompson) Williams, 76, of Lafayette, left this earth for her heavenly home on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Bickford Senior Living in Lafayette.
She was born on November 14, 1944 in Gary, IN to the late Milton and Goldie (Thomas) Thompson. She was a 1963 graduate of Horace Mann High School and continued her education at Purdue University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Home Economics. She also received her pilot’s license while a student at Purdue. Prior to working as a kitchen and bath designer, she also taught Home Economics in Valparaiso, worked for Purdue University, as well as for a local utility company.
Ella Jo was a devout Christian who was a member of River City Church in Lafayette. She was involved with many programs at the church. She was a dog breeder and groomer who enjoyed raising her pet schnauzers, Mitzie and Pitts, and her black lab, Midnight. She was an avid photographer who liked to travel and documented her many trips with photographs. Her travels took her across the continental US as well as Alaska and Hawaii. She also travelled to Europe. Ella Jo was a skilled card player and frequently had top scores in double-deck Euchre tournaments at family reunions. She enjoyed sailing with her brother and family on Lake Michigan. She was a member of a “cook together” group and was a great cook. Above all, Ella Jo loved her family and friends and cherished every second spent with them.
Surviving are one sister-in-law; one niece; one nephew; and five great-nieces and great-nephews. Ella Jo was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Arthur R. Thompson Sr.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at River City Church, 108 Beck Lane, Lafayette with Pastor Robby Bradford officiating. A private family graveside service and inurnment will held at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville.
She was born on November 14, 1944 in Gary, IN to the late Milton and Goldie (Thomas) Thompson. She was a 1963 graduate of Horace Mann High School and continued her education at Purdue University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Home Economics. She also received her pilot’s license while a student at Purdue. Prior to working as a kitchen and bath designer, she also taught Home Economics in Valparaiso, worked for Purdue University, as well as for a local utility company.
Ella Jo was a devout Christian who was a member of River City Church in Lafayette. She was involved with many programs at the church. She was a dog breeder and groomer who enjoyed raising her pet schnauzers, Mitzie and Pitts, and her black lab, Midnight. She was an avid photographer who liked to travel and documented her many trips with photographs. Her travels took her across the continental US as well as Alaska and Hawaii. She also travelled to Europe. Ella Jo was a skilled card player and frequently had top scores in double-deck Euchre tournaments at family reunions. She enjoyed sailing with her brother and family on Lake Michigan. She was a member of a “cook together” group and was a great cook. Above all, Ella Jo loved her family and friends and cherished every second spent with them.
Surviving are one sister-in-law; one niece; one nephew; and five great-nieces and great-nephews. Ella Jo was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Arthur R. Thompson Sr.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at River City Church, 108 Beck Lane, Lafayette with Pastor Robby Bradford officiating. A private family graveside service and inurnment will held at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville.
Ella Jo (Thompson) Williams, 76, of Lafayette, left this earth for her heavenly home on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Bickford Senior Living in Lafayette.
She was born on November 14, 1944 in Gary, IN to the late Milton and Goldie (Thomas) Thompson. She was a 1963 graduate of Horace Mann High School and continued her education at Purdue University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Home Economics. She also received her pilot’s license while a student at Purdue. Prior to working as a kitchen and bath designer, she also taught Home Economics in Valparaiso, worked for Purdue University, as well as for a local utility company.
Ella Jo was a devout Christian who was a member of River City Church in Lafayette. She was involved with many programs at the church. She was a dog breeder and groomer who enjoyed raising her pet schnauzers, Mitzie and Pitts, and her black lab, Midnight. She was an avid photographer who liked to travel and documented her many trips with photographs. Her travels took her across the continental US as well as Alaska and Hawaii. She also travelled to Europe. Ella Jo was a skilled card player and frequently had top scores in double-deck Euchre tournaments at family reunions. She enjoyed sailing with her brother and family on Lake Michigan. She was a member of a “cook together” group and was a great cook. Above all, Ella Jo loved her family and friends and cherished every second spent with them.
Surviving are one sister-in-law; one niece; one nephew; and five great-nieces and great-nephews. Ella Jo was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Arthur R. Thompson Sr.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at River City Church, 108 Beck Lane, Lafayette with Pastor Robby Bradford officiating. A private family graveside service and inurnment will held at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville.
She was born on November 14, 1944 in Gary, IN to the late Milton and Goldie (Thomas) Thompson. She was a 1963 graduate of Horace Mann High School and continued her education at Purdue University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Home Economics. She also received her pilot’s license while a student at Purdue. Prior to working as a kitchen and bath designer, she also taught Home Economics in Valparaiso, worked for Purdue University, as well as for a local utility company.
Ella Jo was a devout Christian who was a member of River City Church in Lafayette. She was involved with many programs at the church. She was a dog breeder and groomer who enjoyed raising her pet schnauzers, Mitzie and Pitts, and her black lab, Midnight. She was an avid photographer who liked to travel and documented her many trips with photographs. Her travels took her across the continental US as well as Alaska and Hawaii. She also travelled to Europe. Ella Jo was a skilled card player and frequently had top scores in double-deck Euchre tournaments at family reunions. She enjoyed sailing with her brother and family on Lake Michigan. She was a member of a “cook together” group and was a great cook. Above all, Ella Jo loved her family and friends and cherished every second spent with them.
Surviving are one sister-in-law; one niece; one nephew; and five great-nieces and great-nephews. Ella Jo was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Arthur R. Thompson Sr.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at River City Church, 108 Beck Lane, Lafayette with Pastor Robby Bradford officiating. A private family graveside service and inurnment will held at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville.
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