Doris E. Thompson April 8, 1929 - March 25, 2015

1929-2015

Doris E. Thompson, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on March 25, 2015. In 1946, the former Doris E. Klingensmith of Leechburg, Pa, met and married William T. Thompson of Morton, Pa.. They later settled in Brookhaven. Doris was a devoted wife of 33 years to her husband Bill, who passed in 1979. Doris, as a housewife, spent much of her free time cultivating her beautiful flowers. Later in life she enjoyed serving as a Brookhaven school crossing guard, retiring in 1998.

Doris is survived by her loving sister Betty Gayle Arbuckle; sister in law Phyllis A. Klingensmith; nephews Harold W. Klingensmith and Robert C. Klingensmith; nieces Sandra V. Dietrich, Phyllis A. Novack, Christine L. Ellis, and Mary R. Leonard as well as numerous other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews throughout the country.

Family and friends are invited to her funeral service Tuesday 11am at the Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, 4220 Edgmont Ave., Brookhaven, Pa, 19015. Visitation Tuesday 9-11am at the funeral home. Interment Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Pa. As an avid dog lover Doris would prefer that in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Delaware County SPCA, 555 Sandy Bank Rd., Media, Pa, 19063.

Condolences can be sent via www.batemanallenfuneralhome.com

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