TANYA LYNN THOMPSON

TANYA LYNN THOMPSON

     Tanya Lynn Thompson, 47, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2024, in Black River Falls, WI.

     Born to Stephen and Lani (Arnold) Larson March 20, 1977, Tanya grew up in Black River Falls with her siblings, Jimmy, Audra, Chris, Daniel and Tiffany, and graduated from Black River Falls High School in 1995. After high school, Tanya attended the University of Phoenix where she obtained a degree in accounting. After completing her education, Tanya worked as an order processor at Empire Screen Printing, where she dedicated herself to her career.

     In 2003, Tanya married her high school sweetheart, Broc Thompson. She was a devoted and loving wife, and the two spent 20 years together sharing many great and happy memories.

     She was an animal lover, especially of dogs and cats, and adored her three dogs; her pug Tank, German Shorthair Pointer Popeye, and Plott Hound Susie-Q, cherishing the time she spent with them. 

     She is survived by her loving husband, Broc; siblings Audra (Dave) Moline, Chris Bailey, Daniel (Jackie) Larson and Tiffany Larson; her nephews and two nieces; stepmother Diane Larson; sister-in-law Stephanie (Kevin) Kristjanson; her mother-in-law and father-in-law; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and her best friend, Nicole Balliett. She is further survived by her loyal dogs, Tank, Popeye and Susie-Q.

     Tanya was preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Lani; brother Jimmy; stepfather Stephen Bailey; and grandparents Alice and Earl Larson and William and Audrey Arnold. 

     A funeral service in memory of Tanya was held Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Buswell Funeral Home in Black River Falls. The visitation took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. The burial and committal service was held at the Irving Cemetery, with Pastor Elden Simonson officiating.

     Buswell Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements during this difficult time.