Katherine "Kathy" Patricia Thompson passed away July 17, 2024 at her home in Butte.   She was born in Butte on August 04, 1948 the daughter of Horace and Jean (Badten) Shea.  She grew up in Walkerville attending St. Lawrence grade school and graduating from Butte Central High School.

She graduated from the Butte Beauty School and then marred Joseph Eldon Thompson in St. Lawrence Church.   He preceded her in death.

Kathy worked for over 31 years with the Environmental Services at the Finlen Hotel from where she retired.

Kathy enjoyed making quilts, crocheting, camping, fishing and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband Joe she was preceded in death by her parents and step father George Anderson, son Bobby Thompson, brother Sonny Shea and her dear friend Luann Bennett.

She is survived by her children Amanda Thompson and Tammy Welker and her grandchildren: Haley, Callie, Lilly and Will Ahlborn, Hannah and Kyler Welker, great grandchildren: Jaqueln and Ben.  She is also survived by her sisters: Millie Williams, Nenna Anderson and Ann Shea.

In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday July 31, at 11:00am in St. Patrick's Church.