Lena “Maggie” (Magnochi) Thompson

Lena, affectionately known as “Maggie”, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2013 in Carnation, Washington. Lena was born in Carnation (Tolt) on February 13, 1920 to Clelia and Eugene Magnochi. Maggie met her late husband, Harold while working at a bakery in Seattle, and they married in 1948. She lived in Carnation most of her life but also spent brief periods of time living in Seattle and Spokane.

Maggie was an extraordinary woman although she would never want you to say it. She volunteered twice a week at the Hopelink Food Bank in Carnation for over 25 years. Volunteering was like a career to her. She loved it. Maggie also enjoyed traveling, bingo, a “good” garage sale, and watching the Seattle Mariners play ball. She could often be found spending time at the Sno-Valley Senior Center, where she would have lunch several times a week or at Pete’s Club having dinner with her family. There is no doubt that one of the greatest joys in Maggie’s life was her family.

Maggie is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Tom & Linda, Rod & Judy and Mike & Lisa Thompson; grandchildren, Andrea, Carly, Cody and Kirby Thompson; great-granddaughter, Lia Truong; and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Thompson; parents, Clelia & Eugene Magnochi; and siblings, Marion “Mickie” Andersen and Gene Magnochi.

At Maggie’s request, no funeral service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sno-Valley Senior Center, P.O. Box 96, Carnation, WA 98014.