Judith Oliver Thompson
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Judith Oliver Thompson, 79, of Avondale, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford, PA. Born in Hopewell, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frances Oliver and Ernestine Lutz Oliver.Judy attended the University of Delaware for both her BS and graduate studies. She became an avid horsewoman, learning to fox hunt as an adult on a retired polo pony, and producing many thoroughbred show hunters in the 70’s and 80’s. She was passionate about her children and her horses.
She is survived by her three children; Grant W. Thompson of Cochranville, Michael W. Thompson of Landenberg, Elizabeth (Lisa) O. Thomas of Unionville, and her four grand children: Matthew Thompson, Emily Thompson, Kendal Thomas and Win Thomas. She is also survived by her oldest sister Carolyn Oliver Pike and preceded in death by her sister
Katherine Oliver Heileg.
The family would like to thank the staff at Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care they provided Judy during her final days.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2014 at 11 am at St Malachi Church, 76 St. Malachi Road Cochranville, PA 19330 with visitation at the Church from 10 to 11 am. Internment will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make donations to help preserve the beautiful open space of Chester County through the Cheshire Hunt Conservancy. www.cheshirehuntconservancy.org/cms/
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
It is comforting to know that
It is comforting to know that your mother is at peace. She was a true fighter.
My condolences and love are sent to you during this stressful time. We have our paper chase on Saturday, so I might not be able to make the services.
Best wishes and love,
Sharon Journey
Our Condolences
Dear Lisa, Grant, and Michael,
We are sorry that your mother has passed, but hope there is comfort in knowing that her suffering is over. She fought long and hard to live. We enjoyed meeting Judy at family dinners, and recall with pleasure the photos of Judy and Lisa riding horses together. Our condolences to you and the children.
Love,
Heather, Craig, and Marge