Latasha Lillian Thompson and baby Stevenson, passed away on March 5, 2026. Latasha was born on April 14, 1991, in Devils Lake to Evelyn Jackson and James Thompson Jr.

Latasha cherished her upbringing in the Minnewaukan area, attending school in Minnewaukan before furthering her education at Little Hoop Community College. As a child, she enjoyed attending rodeos to support her brother Dwight. She developed a passion for snowmobiling and four-wheeling and later took an interest in cars and trucks. Latasha was a devoted fan of derbies and mud runs, and she spent over twenty years cheering for C4 at Devils Lake Speedway.

Latasha treasured the time spent with her grandparents, Mary Melinda and James Thompson Sr., lovingly known as Mary and Jim. At the age of five, she joined the Pow-Wow Trail alongside her grandmother Phyllis and Aunt Pandora, embracing family traditions and community events.

Latasha became a mother to her first son, Bennett, on January 16, 2011. Bennett was born with cerebral palsy, and Latasha made many trips to Minneapolis to ensure he received the medical care he needed.

In October 2020, Latasha met Michael Stevenson. Together, they bought their first home in Southam and welcomed two children, Xena and Xander. Latasha and Michael looked forward to building a future together and raising their growing family.

Latasha is survived by her mother Evelyn Jackson, father James Thompson Jr.; husband Michael Stevenson, children Bennett, Catleya, Larseyanna, xena and Xander; siblings James III, Fiona (Yasmany), Dwight, Chazz, Lillian, Rashawn, Porsha, Taylor, Benjamin, Cameron, and Paris; aunts and uncles Justin Azure, Larse Azure, David Azure Jr., Karissa “Krissy” Azure, Diane Azure, Pandora Azure, Phaedra Jackson, Adrianne Jackson; godparents Pandora Jackson, Cliff Reeves (Adopted father) and many beloved cousins and family members.

She was preceded in death by her great grandparents and grandparents Ignatius and Sadie Jackson, Mary Melinda and James Thompson Sr., Dorothy and Morris Azure, David Azure, Stacy Azure, Debra Jackson, brother Kalum Ironshield; aunties Jeannette Herald, Theresa Brown, Margie Kirk, Roxanne Herald; uncles Virgil Herald Sr., Vincent Herald, Willis Herald, Daniel Herald Sr.; cousins Candice Redroad, Kimberly Redroad, Denise Poni Cappo, Larse “LJ” Azure; many beloved aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

PALLBEARERS

James Thompson III ~ Rashawn Thompson ~ Cameron Thompson

Dwight Jackson ~ Chazz Reeves ~ Justin “JW” Azure

HONORARY PALLBEARERS

Barbara Azure ~ Clara Azure ~ Marla Azure ~ Phaedra Jackson and Family

Pandora Azure ~Ignatia “Iggy” Jackson ~ Krissy Azure ~ Diane Azure ~ Adrianne Jackson Margo and Jeff Decoteau and Family ~ Rosie Azure and Family ~ Joe (Mary) Azure

Philmore Jackson ~ Phyllis Jackson ~ Gail Jackson ~James Little ~ Philip Lohnes

Brenda Belgarde ~ Joseph Jackson Sr. ~ Grady Jackson ~ Lorant Jackson ~ Ronnie Ironshield Mary (Dave) Hester ~ Morris (Daisy) Azure ~ Steve (Danielle) Cavanaugh ~ Zach Stevenson Nathan Stevenson ~ Dennis Stevenson ~ Alfred Thompson ~ Sherry Thompson

Robert Thompson and Family ~Rena (John) Lohnes ~ Helena Littleghost ~ Richard Littleghost

Mark Littleghost ~ Marilyn (Daniel) Littleghost ~ Onna Littleghost ~ Robert Little

Calvin Thompson ~ Cathy Redroad ~ Rhonda McKay ~ Ross Green and Family

Mitchell (Dixie) Omen and Family

We are so sorry if we forgot to mention anyone, it was not intentional.

LAID TO PEACEFUL REST

Azure Family Cemetery

Rural St. Michael, North Dakota