Ardyce E. Thompson, age 84, of Mecosta passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday July 29, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 25, 1921 in Mount Pleasant to Rolla and Catherine (Collett) Knight. Ardyce's family moved to Lansing where she graduated from Eastern High School in 1940. She married Dayle Thompson on February 5, 1944. They made their home in Lansing where Ardyce worked as an executive secretary for Jarvis Engineering Works. Following retirement, Ardyce and Dayle moved to their home, near Mecosta, where Ardyce lived for over 30 years. She was a devoted member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Remus, a member of the Morton Township Friends of the Library since 1966, and a skilled and considerate bridge player. Ardyce loved good conversations, she brought out the best in people, and she was a remarkably thorough person of dignity and grace. She is survived by: Her children: Lianne Thompson of Cannon Beach, OR Marc Thompson and his wife Julie of the Lansing area Janine C. Thompson and her husband Stephen Bult of Eden Prairie, MN Seven grandchildren: Matthew (Anna) McGinty Jessamyn Thompson-Jacobs Zarah Thompson-Jacobs Kaitlyn Thompson Tyler Thompson Catherine Bult Johnathon Bult Great-grandson: Alexander McGinty A brother: Paul Knight of Sturgis A sister-in-law: Donna Jean Boughner of Mt. Pleasant And many beloved nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Ardyce was preceded in death by her husband Dayle in 2000, two brothers: Karl and Orson Knight; and two sisters: Margaret Haveman and Marion Schreiber. Funeral mass will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 1st at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Remus with Father Charles Hall officiating. Interment will be at Martiny Township Cemetery. The family will greet friends today (Monday) at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids from 2:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Memorial contributions in Ardyce's name may be made to Morton Township Friends of the Library, St. Michael's Catholic Church, or Mecosta County Commission on Aging.