Marie Josephine “Jo” Thomson, 91, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 in Springfield, MO. She was born in Anamosa, IA on April 7, 1924 to Henry and Marie Tiedemann. She was one of three children.
Jo graduated from Stanwood High School in Iowa. She married Murl H. Thomson in 1942, and they made a home in Mt. Vernon, IA for 33 years. They owned and operated business and were farmers until they moved to Branson, MO in 1975. In Branson they owned and operated Ozark Family Steak House and the Cotton Pickers Lounge. Jo and Murl moved to Springfield, MO after retiring. Jo belonged to the United Methodist Church, and she sang in the choir.
Jo is preceded in death by her husband, Murl; her parents; her son, Gary Thomson and her brother, William Tiedemann.
She is survived by her sons, John V. Thomson and Robert (Nancy) Thomson, both of Springfield, MO; her daughter, Jo Ann (David) Stoner of Mt. Vernon, IA; her brother, Bernard (Marilyn) Tiedemann of Ely, IA; eight grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. She will also be missed by her dog and faithful companion “Buttons” along with many other relatives and friends made throughout her life’s journey.
Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, MO. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, MO at 1:00 p.m.