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Ruthann Thomson
1937 - 2026
BORN
1937
DIED
2026
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Ruthann Thomson Obituary
Jul 2, 1937 - Feb 8, 2026
Clyde
Ruthann Thomson, 88, of Clyde, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at The Willows at Bellevue. She was born July 2, 1937, in Bellevue, the daughter of John and Marjorie (Drohen) Driscoll.
On October 27, 1956, Ruthann married James "Jim" Thomson in Bellevue. Jim preceded her in death in 2024.
Together, they owned and operated Limerick Sales and Thomson Builders in Clyde. They also shared a love for travel, visiting every state during a nine-week trip.
Ruthann was an active member of St. Mary's Church in Clyde, where she was involved in weekly bingo, garage sales, and the Altar Rosary Society.
She is survived by her two daughters, Victoria Rahrig of Clyde and Tracy (Erwin) Drown of Henderson, Nevada; three grandchildren, Kory Drown, Zac Akers, and Leslie Friend; sx great-grandchildren, Bryonna Stein, Savannah Stein, Kiya Stein, Montana Stein, Jocelynn Drown, Huntington Drown; a great-great-grandson, Abel Spires; brother-in-law, Brian (Alice) Thomson; and sisters-in-law, Carolyn Smallets and Marsha (Ray) Laurent; and special cousin, Noreen Furlong.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her son, Gregory Thomson; brother, John Driscoll; and brother-in-law, James Smallets.
A memorial Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 609 Vine Street, Clyde. Inurnment will follow at St. Mary's Columbarium.
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