Date of Birth
November 5, 1973
Date of Death
March 19, 2009
Location
Kalispell, Montana
Cause of Death
Motor Vehicle Accident
Who She Was
Her Story
Erin Julie Thompson, 35, was taken along with her unborn child and her 13-year-old son, Caden Odell, on March 19, 2009, as the result of a tragic automobile accident north of Kalispell.
Erin was born Nov. 5, 1973, in Valentine, Neb., to Vince and Dianna Johnson. The family moved to Kalispell in 1974, where Erin spent most of her life.
She worked at Sage Spa & Salon in Whitefish and was adored by her clients. She loved them right back like family. Every person who sat in her chair received her whole heart.
Erin was a beacon of light, lover of all, celebrator of nature and an embodiment of peace. A free spirit, the joy of movement and dance was her second language. Watching Erin dance was a vision of celebration and uninhibited joy for life.
Erin had an infectious smile and laugh. Humor was never far below the surface, and she had a knack for relaying the funny side of a story, easily brightening any room.
Family has always been her number one joy. For 13 years, her top priority, pride and blessed honor, has been to be the mother of her beautiful boy, Caden. Her relationship with Caden was one of bundles of love, a mutual deep respect, open communication, and lots of laughs.
Erin was poetic and romantic, and had an undying optimism that someday she would find true love. She was so overjoyed when she met the love of her life, Jason Thompson. Their wedding was joyfully celebrated in August 2006.
Erin is survived by her husband Jason Thompson; parents Vince and Dianna Johnson; brother Thaddeus Johnson; sister and brother-in-law Amber and David Young; sister-in-law Lindsay Howard; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and so many people who have been touched by her light.