THOMPSON Elizabeth (B.J.) J. Thompson age 87 of Lowell passed away February 14 2010. She is preceded in death by her grandson Allen Marshall Horder; sisters Ruth Jones Margaret McMahon. She is survived by her Children Richard (Mary) Horder of Alanta GA Robin (Al) Koop of Holland Tracy (Ed) Loughlin of Lowell; grandchildren Kimberly (Shawn) Craig Alexis Horder Michael (Jill) Koop Bryleigh and Bailey Loughlin; three great grandchildren and one expecting great grandchild; many very close nieces nephews and friends. B.J. graduated from Northwestern University. She was a member of the Lowell Womens Club former member of the planning commission in Lowell. She is a retired teacher from Lowell Public Schools. B.J. was an avid crossword puzzle solver golfer and cribbage player. She had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved to travel and enjoyed all the unique trips with her family. Funeral service will be February 19 at Roth-Gerst Funeral Chapel 305 N Hudson Lowell with Rev. Dean Bailey of Alto-Bowne United Methodist Church officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lowell Womens Club Lowell Area Arts Council or Gildas Club of Lowell.
