Eva Thompson

Eva Elizabeth Thompson, age 94, of St. Johns, MI and formerly of Lake George and Ovid, MI passed away Friday, April 1, 2016 at Sparrow Health Systems, Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes- Osgood Chapel, 104 E. Cass St.,  St. Johns, MI on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Ellen Zienert officiating. Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, MI. Visitation will be held on  Monday, April 4, 2016 from 6-8 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

Eva was born in Kenton, Ohio on January 13, 1922, the daughter of Omer and Dorothy (Smith) Roby.  Eva married Lyle Thompson on September 15, 1956 and he passed away on June 12, 1977.

Eva was an avid reader and enjoyed knitting.  Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life.  She also liked to watch old movies.  Eva retired from General Motors as a punch press operator.

She is survived by many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and her sister Ann White of St. Johns, MI.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Perry Lee Haudenschield, 2 daughters Barbara Ann Pease and Thelma Kay Haudenschield and a grandson Michael John Pease.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel  St. Johns, Michigan.