Lydia M. Thompson, 82, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the Glenns Ferry, Idaho, community, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026 at the University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
She was born October 9, 1944, in Wendell, Idaho, she lived a life full of love and service.
Educated in Nampa, Idaho, Lydia was a dedicated housewife who gave wholeheartedly to her family and community. She served two years on City Council in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, where she was also an active member of the Glenns Ferry Gem Team. Her kind heart led her to volunteer at the Glenns Ferry Food Bank and serve as an Emergency Medical Technician for the Glenns Ferry Ambulance Department.
Lydia found great joy in travel, especially to the family cabin in Silver City, Idaho. Her most treasured moments were those spent with her family and friends, particularly her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.
Lydia is survived by her devoted husband, Glenn D. Thompson, and their loving daughter, Kelle Kathleen Grube and husband Mathew, all of Rock Springs. She also leaves behind her sister, Joyce Wariner of Draper, Utah; two treasured grandchildren, Echo Maxwell and husband Brandon and Jeremy Grube and wife Danielle; and six adored great-grandchildren, John Maxwell, Hayden Maxwell, Bayleigh Grube, Anastasia Grube, Camden Grube, and Easton Grube.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur J. Shaw and Alta Shaw; her brother, James Shaw; her sister, Linda Vail; her maternal grandparents, John and Edith Johnson; and her paternal grandparents, John and Lydia Shaw.
Cremation will take place; a Private Family Service will be conducted at a later date.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.vasefuneralhomes.com
As we remember Lydia, may we carry forward her legacy of love, service, and generosity.
