Age 77, went to heaven peacefully in her sleep while at home with her family on August 12, 2004. She faced lung cancer with grace and courage and was a model of faith, generosity, hospitality and love. She is the beloved sister of Joe G. Petosa and mother of Susan Allington and Sal Thompson. Predeceased by husband Arthur L. Thompson and brother Wm. Gene Petosa. She is dearly loved and will be missed by all. Memorial service Thurs., Aug. 19th at 1:00PM at Evergreen-Washelli Chapel, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to Group Health Hospice c/o Group Health Foundation, 1730 Minor Ave Suite 1500, Seattle WA 98101; Price Evangelistic Ministries, P.O. Box 33073, Seattle WA 98133; or favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at this site