Patricia Ann “Patsy” Thompson, 82, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 2, 2012.  She was born on August 14, 1930, in Evansville, Indiana, to Juanita Tutterow Michael and Carroll F. Michael.

Patsy was a longtime resident of Tucson who recently moved to Beaumont, Texas with her husband Walt, to be with their daughter, Patricia and her husband, Harry to live out their golden years.  Pat was a very beautiful and caring wife, always putting Walt first.  She was a loving and wise mother, and a fun and loyal friend. 

Left behind to treasure her memory are her husband, Walter R. Thompson; daughters, Sharon L. Finkenbine and her husband, Roger, and Patricia Anne McKinley and her husband, Harry; stepson, Duane Thompson and his wife, Pat; sisters, Barbara Becker, Joni Webb, and Sandra Lewis; brothers, Carroll Michael, Daniel Michael, Ray Michael, and Rod Michael; seven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her stepson, Ronald Thompson. 

A memorial service to celebrate and honor her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 8, 2012, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas. Her committal was held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat’s memory to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309 or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA  22312.