July 15, 1931 - October 10, 2025 (age 94)

Barbara Fae Thompson Mickelson, age 94, passed away peacefully from this life to the next, on Friday, October 10, 2025. Barbara was born on July 15, 1931, in Downey, Idaho to William Orville and Gertrude Ione Owen Thompson. Barbara was raised in Virginia, Idaho, on the Thompson Yago Ranch with her four brothers, Thayne, Bill, John, Leon, and sister Lorna. Many stories have been shared over the years about their adventures on the ranch. One of her favorite winter traditions was when her father would put bells on the sleigh, hook up the horses, and take the kids to school.

Education was important to Barbara in all stages of her life; she never stopped learning and teaching. Barbara had many talents such as playing piano, cooking, baking, crochet, k

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