Eris V. Thompson

From the year of my birth, 1967 till now, I have gone up and spent the summers or part of them at Indian Lake. And nothing was better than a trip to the lake store. For an ice cream at the counter, or a treat of some kind. Memories of Eris is smiling. Face behind the counter will always cheer me up. I’m quite sure she will be missed.

I worked for Eris at Smith's Cottages and the Lake Store, fellowshipping at First Baptist Church together, and working in the PTA with her. She had a kind heart and helped many people out when there was a true need. My condolences to the family.

I worked for Eris when Bill was bad with Donald, I was trying to get Her to eat, She didn't feel like eating. She told Me leave the hamburg soup alone it was great, We talked about Her being My family's Sunday school teacher for years, when She went on vacation She always brought back something for all Us kids.She got out Family tree papers and said see You are one of the old families related to Me, She didn't forget! She was one of the best!

Eris played a huge part in all of my family's lives. She and my mother went to school together, and later Eris and Max, then Eris and Bill, were good friends with my parents, and they spent many happy hours "at camp" in Squaw Valley. She extended credit at the store for many people, including my parents when they were struggling to start their business. Both my brother and I have worked at the Lake Store, as well as my son and daughter-in-law and all of us learned our work ethic from her. She served her community well, but had a special place in her heart for the kids. Rest in peace Eris, and to Mark and Chris, and all of her grandchildren and family members, please know that she will always hold a special place in our hearts too.