Catherine Marie Orthman Thompson

DECLO – Catherine Marie “Cathy” Orthman Thompson, a 64-year-old resident of Declo, died Monday, June 4, 2018.

Cathy was born in Ontario, Oregon, to Jimmie Lynn and Shirley Ann Rumsey Orthman on April 6, 1954. She married Charles “Chuck” Thompson on August 28, 1971, in Albion, Idaho. They had three sons, Steven, Jamie, and Jesse.

Cathy had a huge heart. She had a profound love for people and animals and always put the needs of others before herself. Up until her last breath, she was telling her loved ones how much she loved them and that it was going to be okay. She will be missed greatly by everyone that has been blessed to know her.

She was very active in her church and her faith helped her through many trying times and gave her strength as her time here came to an end.

Cathy was preceded in death by her father, Jim Orthman; her sons, Steven Ace Thompson and Jesse Wade Thompson; a nephew, Daniel Orthman; and one niece, Orion Allen.

She is survived by her husband, Chuck Thompson; son, Jamie (Betty) Thompson; her mother, Shirley Orthman; two sisters, Cindy (Wade) Allen and Joani (Brock) Winmill; two brothers, Russell Orthman and Randy (Patricia) Orthman; a granddaughter, Ashley Marie Bradford-Thompson; and three grandsons, Garrison, Jacob, and Peyton Thompson.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.