Huldah Jane Thompson was born in Holly, Colorado, on January 27, 1929, to David and Grace (Oakes) Bruce. Jane was the fourth child of one brother and three sisters. She departed this life on Saturday, October 30, 2010, at the age of 81 years. At the time of her passing, Jane was a resident of Walsh Healthcare Center. She attended elementary school in Holly, Colorado. The family moved to Canon City, Colorado, in 1941, where she graduated from high school. She graduated from Colorado Woman's College (which is now University of Denver) with a degree in elementary education in 1949. After graduation, she started teaching school in Vilas, where she met Calvin Leroy Thompson and they were married on June 15, 1950. Together they raised 3 children: Dennis Lee, Dorian Lex, and Debrah Lyn. Jane spent the majority of her life on the farm east of Vilas, where she enjoyed tending to the many different animals that Calvin "collected". Jane also enjoyed working at the Walsh District Hospital as a nurse's aide for many years. Her hobbies included family history and genealogy, Colorado history, gardening and her chicken collection. Jane loved spending time with the grandchildren and going to as many of their events as she could. She took advantage of the time that she had with her grandchildren to instill in them the love of learning, as she would play games with them that were not only fun, but educational. Also important to Jane was providing a foundation for her love of Jesus Christ. Left to mourn her passing is husband of 60 years, Calvin of Walsh, Colorado; son Dennis, wife Gayla of Vilas; son Lex, wife Janice of rural Walsh, Colorado; and daughter Debbie, husband Steve of Walsh, Colorado. Also grandchildren Blaine Thompson, wife Dawn; Laurel Phillips, husband Jim; Quayde Thompson all of Greeley, Colorado, Jennifer Cogburn of New York, New York; Sam Cogburn of Denver, Colorado and Shawn Cogburn of Fort Collins, Colorado. Her great-grandsons are Zach Thompson, Ely Phillips and another great-grandson to be born in December. Also sisters Ruth Wild, husband Fred of Delta, Colorado, and Jessie Kandior of Maple Valley, Washington. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Jack Bruce, sister Belle Palladino, and a still born daughter, Sharon Kay.