Irene Joan Thompson Obituary (1959 - 2024)

The family of Irene Joan Thompson of Las Vegas, Nevada is saddened to announce her passing on December 16, 2024, at the age of 65 years. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Kevin; children, Meghan (Bryan), Evan (Michele), Aaron, Stephan (Christina) and Maddie (Iverson); step-children Kevin (Lisa), Timm (Heather) and Corey (Lori); 13 grandchildren; siblings Albert (Cindy) and Donna (Dave); many nieces and nephews, as well as numerous other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, William and Delma; brothers, Steve and Bill; and brother-in-law, Dave. Joan started life in Illinois, then Missouri; living later in California and Nevada after serving in the US Navy. She was always up for anything, and believed no problem was ‘the end of the world’. She was intelligent, patient, an excellent listener and always gave more than she ever had. She gave her free time to her family, and later in life gave her work time to her patients as their nurse. She had a talent of seeing what each person needed to become their best, even if they couldn’t see it themselves yet. She was a dear friend that made a point of keeping people connected; she loved a long phone call or visit to see ‘well, what’s new with you’. She loved all animals and all children, and they loved her; no one could make grandbabies laugh like she could. She will forever be remembered as an extraordinary grandmother, mother, wife, sister and friend to so many. She loved large, noisy family get-togethers, especially when the weather was nice, and everyone could get together in the park. She also enjoyed laughing and chatting over a margarita, picking out a meaningful gift to give, and a day of hunting treasures at garage sales. She could seem quiet but knew what she wanted and showed an unrelenting fight until the end. A celebration of Joan’s life and a tree dedication will be held later this year in April at her favorite park, Paseo Verde Park. Please contact her daughter Meghan to make any memorial donations. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff of St. Rose San Martin Hospital for their care and compassion.