Obituary of Vickie Thompson

Vickie Thompson (Erickson), 59, of Minneapolis passed away on January 11, 2019 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Vickie was born in Minneapolis to Howard and Patricia Erickson on July 17, 1959, graduated from Cambridge High School in 1977 and attended Anoka Ramsey Community College.

Recently retired in March 2018 from Maple Grove Hospital, Vickie spent her entire career in the medical field. She also did volunteer work for Safe Journey, Hands Helping Hands, and many other hospital functions.

A vibrant woman with a love for travel, family and fashion: Vickie traveled the world with her husband Bruce, loved spending time with the grandkids and family, and was always dressed for the occasion.

Vickie is preceded in death (2016) by her father, Howard Erickson.

Vickie is survived by her mother Patricia Erickson, husband Bruce Thompson, children, Jonathan Natzel (Jennifer), Tricia Kohn (Nicholas), Emily Duong (Trent), Brian Thompson, Michelle Nilsson (Eric) and a special bonus, Maggie Ohegyi from Budapest. Nine grandchildren, Damian, Shelbi (Jonathan); Brynn, Ellis, Gillian, Henrik (Tricia); Niall (Emily); Brennan, Alaina (Michelle), Siblings, Rhonda Pentz (Paul), Lori Dimity (Thomas), Sheila Zejdlik (Randy), Kurt Erickson (Michelle), Brenda Lundeen (Jeffrey), Brad Erickson (Jennifer), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

A celebration of her life will be held at 3pm on 18th of January, with visitation at 2pm, at Oxlip Church, 29237 Roanoke St NW, Isanti, MN 55040, with arrangements by Cremation Society of Minnesota.

Vickie “dressed to the nines” for any occasion; to honor her memory and celebrate her life, the family has suggested to have everyone try to dress in “Vickie style”.

The family of Vickie Thompson wishes to extend our sincere thanks to:

            Medical and Nursing staff at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

            Oxlip Church

            Cremation Society of Minnesota

Lemon Peel Photography - Amber Dewey

Memorials will be provided to Safe Journey and Maple Grove Hospital through North Memorial Foundation.