Maxine Thompson, 92, of Grinnell, died on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. A memorial gathering will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2017, in the Social Center of St. Francis Manor in Grinnell. Rev. John Epperson has been invited to share some memories of Maxine. Memorials may be directed to PALS or to Grinnell Regional Hospice and sent in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. Smith Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Maxine "Mackie" was born on May 24, 1924, in Grinnell, Iowa to Charles and Lela Utley Adams. She was raised in Grinnell and graduated with the Class of 1942 from Grinnell High School. During World War II, she worked as a "Rosie the riveter" in a factory that manufactured aircraft for the war effort. On March 10, 1946, she was united in marriage to Cloyd Thompson in Grinnell, and to this union was born three children, Pamela, Janeen and Timothy. Maxine was a homemaker and mother but also was active in the family business, Oakland Acres Golf Course. The family was very active in the management of the golf course, and she assisted with the watering and care of the greens. Mackie enjoyed bowling in the local league, viewing family photos, playing "catch phrase", socializing with family and friends and traveling. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sharing her recipes with her family. Survivors include her children, Pamela (John) Swab of Palmyra, PA, Janeen (Gail) Boliver of Marshalltown and Timothy (Sandi) Thompson of Hendersonville, TN; six grandchildren, Jacob (Adonya) Swab, Shannon (Adam) Reedy, Justin (Nicki) Boliver, Grant (Erica) Boliver, Garner (Amy) Boliver and Allison Thompson; twelve great grandchildren, Katie Swab, Cooper and Colton Reedy, Finley Allen, Alexa, Dru, Kennedy, Gavin, Ethan, Samantha, Brodie and Maya Boliver; and one brother, Virgil Adams of Kansas City, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Beulah Corrick and Lucille Ackerman; and five brothers, Leonard, Raymond, Melvin, Kenneth and Clayton Adams.