Julinne Margaret Thompson

Julinne (Julie) Margaret Nycklemoe Thompson, of Bloomington, MN passed away peacefully on October 26,2018. Julie was born to Jessie and Henry Nycklemoe in Fergus Falls, MN on October 29,1929. Julie was educated in Fergus Falls,MN,graduating from High School in 1947.She then attended Concordia College in Moorhead,MN for a year and attended her Nursing Degree from St.John's Hospital in Red Wing,MN.She became a cardiac nurse at the University of Minnesota.The first Medtronic pacemaker was implanted into a patient (Pamela) under Julie's nursing care when she worked with Dr.Lillehei and Earl Bakken. Some years later,Julie left the University to become a Public Health Nurse with the State of Minnesota inspecting nursing homes and hospitals throughout Minnesota.October 31,1970 Julie married the love of her life, Robert D. Thompson in Fergus Falls, MN. She continued with her work for the State of Minnesota until May of 1975 when she and Bob were delighted to welcome their son,Joseph(Joe) Thompson into their home. Julie then made the decision to stay at home with Joe.The family enjoyed many fishing trips and car trips throughout the years,spending time on Pelican Lake and Breezy Pointe.Julie made several trips to Norway, the first when she was 10 years old.She was a keeper of family heritage and an interesting story teller.She volunteered in their Church, St.Michael's in Bloomington, and later for the Young at Heart Group at Mount Olivet.Hand written notes and telephone calls to family and friends became a priority with Julie-keeping in touch with folks near and far,especially her family and Bob's. Her visiting ability was a true gift and delight to all.Somehow-strangers became her friends-her memory of people and events was phenomenal.Julie is survived by her living son, Joe;brother,David Nycklemoe and his wife, Tudy and sister-in-law, Gerry Thompson. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her beloved husband, Bob;parents, Jessie and Henry Nycklemoe;brother,Paul Nycklemoe and his wife, Arleen;brothers-in-law,John Thompson,Paul Thompson and his wife, Gloria and sister-in-law, Vivian Paulson and her husband, Phillip Paulson. Memorial service to be held Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 11 AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Mount Olivet Church, 5025 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis, MN. Private interment to be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.Blessed be the memory of Julie Nycklemoe Thompson.

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Julinne Margaret Thompson

October 29, 1929 - October 26, 2018

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Julinne Margaret Thompson

October 29, 1929 - October 26, 2018

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