MARVEL J (LECKRONE) THOMPSON Obituary (1934

Marvel J. Thompson, 86, born and raised in Libby, Montana died July 30th, 2021 at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center. Marvel was born to Glen and Eileen Leckrone, October 23rd, 1934. She graduated from Libby High School in 1952. Marvel was a cheerleader in high school for the Terriers before they became known as the Libby Loggers in later years. She worked various jobs in her youth including Miller's clothing store, the County Extension Agent and First National Bank. She met the "love of her life" Fred S. Thompson, while ice skating on a make-shift ice-skating rink next to the Blue Bear Cafe in Libby. Fred, being from Wisconsin, was mesmerized by her ice-skating skills and they began dating. Fred joined the Army Signal Corps and hitchhiked home from Las Cruces, N.M. to marry Marvel in 1954. They moved to White Sands Proving Ground where they lived until he was discharged from the Army in 1955. They immediately returned to Libby as Marvel stated she had been terribly homesick. Marvel remained devoted to her home community throughout her entire life. Marvel worked with Fred at the State Farm Insurance office for several years. She and Fred traveled extensively with Rotary International in Europe, Asia, Hawaii and the entire state of Montana. She entertained friends and family often with stories of their travels. Marvel and Fred were Libby Nordic Fest King and Queen in 2005 and she served as Nordic Fest Parade Marshal several years later. She was also involved in many volunteer organizations benefitting Libby throughout her life. Marvel was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, in 2011; her two brothers Darrell Leckrone and Glen Leckrone, Jr. both of Libby; and her adopted daughter, Judy Eby, who died in 2004. She is survived by her son, Scott F. Thompson (Mary Karen) of Libby, her daughter Julie Ann Rose (Julie Woodley) of Tennessee, six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren at last count. Marvel always had a twinkle in her eye, and was quick with a joke and a smile. She will be greatly missed. Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 11:00 a.m. on September 16, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Marvel was an avid lover of animals and a supporter of KSPS. We ask that a donation to one of those organizations be made in her memory if you so choose. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.