We love you Nana

Dean's Nana passed away this last week. We were so lucky to be able to spend the last couple days with her. Dean gave Nan and Papa both a blessing and the spirit was so strong. I was so happy I could be there when she and Papa exchanged such tender words and with Janale to give her little sips of Dr. Pepper. I'm so happy she was able to pass and be free from pain surrounded by her grandkids; they love her so much. For as long as I've known Laurel she has taken such good care of Nana, she was so sweet to see that all her needs were met to the very last second. She is amazing!

Nan was so sweet, she loved her grand kids but I'm pretty sure she loved her great grand kids more. She was always so excited when we brought the babies over. She even perked up in the hospital the last time she got to hold their little hands.

In the last four years Dean and I have lost 4 Grandparents. We are so blessed to have such sweet people looking out for us from above.

Dean loved his Nana, when he was little he would stay with them over family vacations to Disneyland. I loved her personality, she was always scurrying around busying herself. It always amazed me how she loved to watch sports. My favorite thing was when Papa would say a smart mouth remark and she would give him a good jab right back, it always made me smile.

When we took Josie to see Nana on Halloween she didn't believe it was Josie in that chicken costume. She loved it and then talked about it every time we visited for 6 months.

Nana was so on top of it she had her entire funeral planned and paid for. She had her casket picked out and her obituary written. The services where so nice and it was a perfect way to remember a great lady!

Janice McKay Thompson

February 8, 1925 ~ November 19, 2011

FARR WEST – Janice McKay Thompson, 86, peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father Saturday, November 19, 2011 surrounded by her grandchildren who loved her, cared for her, and called her Nana.Janice was born February 8, 1925 in Tooele, Utah, a daughter of Heber Jethro and Mabel Mary Ann Shorten McKay. Her early years were spent in Tooele. She received her education at Ogden High School, Weber State College, and Utah State University, where she obtained her degree in Physical Education, Sociology, and Professional Counseling. Janice married Leon B. Thompson June 1, 1949 in the Salt Lake City Temple with President Joseph Fielding Smith performing the ceremony. Janice and Leon were the parents of Janale and Trent and the family resided in Farr West, Utah. Her first teaching assignment was at Bear River High School, followed by South Jr. High. She worked 20 years at Roy High School as a full time counselor, retiring in 1985 after 31 years of service. She was a member of W.E.A, N.E.A., U.V.G.A., and P.T.S.A. Her favorite memories are of the many young people she knew and the constant challenges of change. Her work was a rich, rewarding, personal experience. The friendships of the students and staff were cherishing. The great joy of her life was to serve her husband and family. Her daughter and grandchildren were the light of her life. Her fondest hope was that they would love and serve one another, live the commandments of God, and to be law abiding citizens. She was a member of the Farr West 3rd Ward where she served as Jr. Sunday School Coordinator for thirteen years, Sunday School Teacher, Mutual, Primary President, Counselor in Relief Society, Relief Society President, and Visiting Teacher. In her later years, Janice enjoyed coin collecting. She was the last remaining sibling of her family and a joyous reunion is being held with her return. She is survived by her husband Leon, and daughter JanaLe (Lawrence) Fox. Trent met her with open arms as he left this earth life on November 20, 1988. Also surviving are her 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren – Laurel Fox (Trevor) Earl, Dean (Lindsey) Fox, Jenna Fox (Jacob) Reno, T.J., Leann and Craig Fox, Kasen Reno, and Josie and Trigger Fox.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Utah. There will be a viewing on Tuesday the 22nd from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary and on Wednesday, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery