FRANCES R. THOMPSON

Frances R. Thompson, born May 15, 1933 in London, Ontario to Edmund and Jeanette (Breadner) Alexander, died in Richland on August 4, 2026, at the age of 93. After completing high school she worked in a laboratory where she met her husband, John Thompson, to whom she was married for more than four decades. Later she earned a degree in Library Sciences and served as librarian for the Edwardsburg, Michigan public schools for fifteen years. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Kalamazoo and was known for her involvement with friends, dogs and community service. Frances is survived by her husband John, three children—Loran (Curt) Stahler, Jocelyn (Joshua) Clark and John Thompson—five grandchildren—Brett Stahler, Gary Stahler, Jordan Thompson, Maizie Clark and Davith Clark—and four great‑grandchildren—Kynley, Waylon, Nova and Navy, as well as a niece, nephews and great‑nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, four sisters—Jocelyn, Nancy, Joan and Lorna Alexander—and a brother, Edmund Alexander. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has been completed and no services are planned. Arrangements were made by Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Richland Chapel; personal messages may be left at farleyestesdowdle.com.