Wilmena Rose Thompson

Wilmena Rose Thompson, 88, passed away March 29, 2020. She was born July 5, 1931, in Kansas City, MO, to Thomas and Lillian Vandegaer and worked as a photographer for the Defense Mapping Agency for 20 years. Wilmena was preceded in death by her parents, husband Howard and sister Betty Jane Wessling. She is survived by her eight children, Jim Thompson, Kay Thompson, Steve Thompson, Mike Thompson, Therese DeWitt, Paul Thompson, Christina Ingersoll and John Thompson, as well as a sibling, Sister Paula Vandegaer. Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, Mass of Christian Burial was not immediately held, but has instead been scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 2021. The eulogy will begin at 10:45 a.m., followed immediately by Mass. There will then be a brief graveside service at Mount Olivet Cemetery located at 7601 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO.
Wilmena was a deeply religious woman, who lived her faith in her daily actions. She brought a genuine warmth and kindness to all her interactions. She raised 8 children, made ends meet, and served a nutritious dinner every evening. On top of that, she did significant charity work outside the home, visiting the elderly and volunteering at the crisis pregnancy center. She played the organ at Sunday Mass for many years and was a tremendously talented musician. Her sister recalled people gathering on the sidewalk outside their home to listen to Wilmena practice. She was also a gifted artist, working in the mediums of painting, photography and pottery. Most of her children are fortunate enough to have some of her work hanging on their walls today.
Mass of Christian Burial St. Catherine of Siena Parish

Saturday, June 26, 2021

10:45 AM

4101 E 105th TerrKansas City, Missouri 64137
Directions Inurnment Mount Olivet Cemetery

Saturday, June 26, 2021

7601 Blue Ridge BlvdKansas City, Missouri 64138
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