Kathleen L. Thompson Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 12, 2026, at the age of 78, Kathleen L. Thompson (Littleton, Colorado) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father John R. Paddock, Sr.; and her brother John R. Paddock, Jr.. She is survived by: her mother Kathleen Paddock,; her husband Tom Thompson; her sister Judy; her children, Heidi Grigsby (Todd), Todd and Ryan (Heather); her grandchildren, Thomas, Owen, Natalie, Micah, Noah and Levi; and her sisters-in-law, Catherine Paddock, Janet DeWitt and Nancy Hutchison. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made to the National Museum of Forest Service History, P.O. 2772, Missoula, MT 59806 in her honor and memory. l Museum of Forest Service History (NMFSH).