Cynthia Marie Thompson, 82, of Green Bay, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born December 21, 1931 to Anderson and Minnie John. On December 2, 1950 she married Ervin S. Thompson in Green Bay. Cynthia graduated from Seymour High School and then the Haskell Indian Nation University in Lawrence, KS. At the age of 60 she received her administrative Assistant Degree from NWTC. She was very religious as a member of St. Willebrord Parish where she attend every Sunday. She loved God and lived a good honest life. Cynthia was loved by everyone she met. Cynthia worked at the NorthTrail Sportswear, Fort Howard Paper, and the Oneida Tribe Career Center. She was always on a bowling league. She also loved to golf, play bingo and make yearly visits to Las Vegas with Erv. She always cherished spending time with family. As the kids grew up and moved out her joy was taking care of her dog, Dexter and bird Birdie. Cynthia was always a very accomplished seamstress. She would do alterations for others and made several jackets for Erv. Some of her other hobbies were watching the Packers, playing card games, and she loved to line dance. In her 60's she took piano lessons and learned how to play which was always something she wanted to learn. Dean Martin was her favorite singer and she would listen to him while cleaning the house when she was home alone. Mom loved to laugh and kid around. This wonderful woman never had a harsh word to say about anyone. Cynthia is survived by her husband Ervin Thompson; children: Jan (John) Niec; Terry Hetzel, grandchildren: Adrienne (Gizmo) Munoz, Dax (Amy) Koffler, Nate (Cassie)Robbins, Evan Robins. great-grandchildren: Yolanda, Veronica, Yessenia, Angel. great-great grandchildren: Khalia, Kane, Schaeffer, Ximenaha; Denise Thompson granddchildren: Tabitha (Jose) Nunez, Wesley (Tammy) Smith, Clint (Catherine) Smith. great grandchildren: Aiyana, Marissa, Vanessa, Rosaline, Matteo, Izabella and Demetrio, Wesley, Jake & Tia. great great grandchildren: Michael , Jaylah, Colton, Aiyden Penny (Jesse) Hernandez grandchildren: Jessica (Isachar) Hernandez, Junior (Brissa) Hernandez, Juan Hernandez great grandchildren: JJ, Javier; Scott (Leilani) Thompson grandchildren: Stacey (Reg) Bosse, Tiffany Thompson, Daniel Thompson great grandchildren: Gloria, Karllylea; Sherry (Dave) Jubert grandchildren: Brandon Jubert; Barry Thompson grandchildren: Siobhan Thompson, Eric Chmelka, Rhiannon Puoliquen great grandchild Kaisha. She is further survived by her special "Adopted" daughters: Theresa, Margaret & Kim and many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends and family may visit on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at RYAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 N. Tenth St, De Pere. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Fr. Andy Cribben, O. Praem. officiating. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Thompson family. Cynthia loved animals all her life and taught her family to respect and be kind to all living things. Throughout our lives, there were always cats and dogs in our house. The most recent pets that kept her busy was: her little boy Dexter, a little black wiener dog and Birdie. a large green parrot. She also regularly fed and put water out for the birds and squirrels. In fact the squirrels got to know her so well, they would come to the door daily for their peanuts. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Bay Area Humane Society (Green Bay) or the Alzheimers Association. Special thank yous to caregivers, doctors, other friends or family if wanted. Toddy Setnik & the staff on wing 100 at Golden Living Gardens. Marla Vista Gardens during mom's early stages of Alzheimers. Southern Care Hospice and most recently Asercare Hospice. All gave Cynthia... wife/mom/grandma compassionate loving care and helped her make the most of each hour and day by providing her with comfort, friendship and being sensitive and responsive to all her needs.