Phyllis Marie Thompson

Phyllis Marie (Hodel) Thompson

On the morning of December 4th, 2024, Phyllis went home to be with her Lord, while at home with her husband of 35 years, in Deer Lodge Montana as the result of a fall. She was 81 years old.

Phyllis (Hodel) Thompson was born in Sacramento California on September 20th, 1943. She was the third child of four and first daughter born to William and Marion Hodel.

Phyllis was blessed to grow up on an egg ranch on 24th Street in Rio Linda, California. While living on the ranch she was tasked with many chores but found time to participate and eventually assume leadership roles in 4-H and Catholic Youth Organization activities.

In 1961 Phyllis graduated from Highlands High School in North Highlands, California, and 1 year later married Ken Larkins and they had 2 boys, Greg (1963) & Chris (1966).

Phyllis & Ken took over the ranch from her parents in 1968, when her father was diagnosed with MS and could no longer keep up with the daily chores. They operated the chicken ranch for many years providing eggs to the entire Sacramento region.

Phyllis spent the majority of her career working for Trans Cal Insurance in Sacramento, where she retired as Vice President of Operations.

On January 8, 1982 Phyllis married David Thompson in Sacramento, California. Dave had 2 children, Beth & Jon, whom Phyllis embraced as her very own.

Phyllis & Dave moved from Northern California to spend more time with their grandchildren & great grandchildren in Deer Lodge, Montana in 2017. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with her friends as she participated and volunteered at the Women’s Club, New To You, Bunco, and Bingo as well as her involvement in a plethora of activities through her church Deer Lodge Assembly.

Phyllis is survived by her husband David Thompson;

Children Greg (Karen) Larkins, Christian (Mary) Larkins, Beth Luera, Jon Thompson; Grandchildren, Ricky, Jennifer, John, Jeff, Maryann, Christian Jr, Juan David, and Alexa; 9 great grandchildren; and sibling, Carol (Jerry) Helt.

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Marion Hodel and siblings Charles and Kenneth Hodel.

In lieu of flowers, if desired, financial donations in Memory of Phyllis are suggested to be sent to Deer Lodge Women’s Club, 802 Missouri Ave, Deer Lodge, MT 59722.

A memorial service will be held in Montana at 11am on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Deer Lodge Assembly, in Deer Lodge, Montana. A reception will follow in the social hall of the church.

A memorial service will be held in California at a location and time that will be announced when arrangements are finalized.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Phyllis and her family.