Suzanne Marie Thompson

September 8, 1943 – October 9, 2013

Suzanne Marie Thompson, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in Bellevue, Washington. Suzanne, loving mother and grandmother, was born Suzanne Marie Sauve on September 8, 1943 to Irvin J. Sauve and Wilma S. Geroux of Moxee, Washington and was the second of six children. She attended Holy Rosary Grade School, Central Catholic High School and Yakima Valley College. Suzanne married David Thompson of Renton, Washington on October 5th, 1968. Suzanne and Dave lived in Bellevue, Washington and she worked forty years for McLendon Hardware as the Community Relations Coordinator and Christmas Elf.

Suzanne is survived by her devoted husband: David Thompson of Bellevue; her son, Joshua Thompson; two granddaughters Cyrenna and Morgan and their mother Dori; and five siblings: Joseph Sauve (Selma) of Sequim, Cheryl Kumma (Richard) of Kirkland, Janice Kelly (Robert) of Bothell, Thomas Sauve (Melissa) of Yakima and Stephen Sauve (Nancy) of Yakima; 13 nieces and nephews and 13 great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Suzanne’s home was always a delightful gathering place for friends and family.

Suzanne was active in the Renton Community and served on Renton River Days, Chamber of Commerce, the Piazza and Farmers Market, Soroptimist, and School District Advisory Committees. She was proud to be nominated for Renton Citizen of the Year. We honor her for her deep devotion to God, her love of life and the joy, energy and leadership she brought to everything she did.

Suzanne loved to travel and experienced many wonderful trips to with her husband to Australia, New Zealand, China, Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, Caribbean and Europe. She cherished the memory of her trip to The Vatican with her mother.

Viewing will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 from noon until the Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home, Renton. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 17, 2013 at St. Louise Catholic Church, Bellevue with a reception following. A BIG Celebration of Suzanne’s Life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2013, 2:00-4:00 pm at Renton Pavilion, 233 Burnett Avenue South, Renton. Committal Service will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Moxee, WA.

Memorials may be sent to Soroptimist of Renton; Renton Clothing Bank, Renton Salvation Army, Friends of Renton School District, Overlake Hospital or a charity of your choice.