Betty Jean Thompson, 74

DOVER - Betty Jean Thompson of Dover died Friday, July 13, 2007, in Nebraska. She was 74.

Mrs. Thompson was born Sept. 9, 1932, in Westfield, N.Y., to the late Roland Leslie and Florence (Saunderson) Gundlach.

She enjoyed reading, shopping, collecting music boxes, traveling, going to movies and doing crossword puzzles.

Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, James O. Thompson, on May 10, 1996; and her brother, Harold W. Gundlach.

She is survived by her son, James E. Thompson of Nebraska; and many family members and friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford St., Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the State of Delaware Veterans Affairs, 802 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 100, Dover, DE 19901.

Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed, at www.torbertfuneral.com.