Alta May Thompson

Alta May Thompson, owner of Wally’s Chowder House in Des Moines and Wally’s White River Drive-In in Buckley passed away on July 12, 2011 after a courageous fight with cancer. Alta was born on May 9, 1935 to William and Vera Langenbach in Elma, Washington. Alta married Walter “Wally” Thompson Jr. on March 7, 1953. She is survived by her husband Walter “Wally”; children Cynthia (Robert) White, Walter (Diane) Thompson III and Marcy Ortlinghaus and 6 grandchildren. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her daughter Lisa Nordean. Alta’s strength, love and honor of her children and grandchildren will be greatly missed. Her memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 22, 2011 at Grace Community Church 1320 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002-6742. Please visit www.yahnandson.com to sign the online guest register or leave a photo or message.

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