1936
2017
THOMPSON, Ivan Lee Age 81 of Huber Heights, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Beaver, Ohio on September 22, 1936 the son of Benjamin Franklin & Bertha Mae (Kuntzman) Thompson. He was a veteran of the National Guard serving from 1955 to 1958. He retired in 1995, after 33 years, from Chemineer, Inc. as a Customer Service Manager. He was active in the 1954 Fairborn High School Reunion Committee and in the restoration of the Fairborn Theater. He enjoyed Car collecting, singing, all types of music and was famous for his stories and the way he told them over the years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy (Kerr) Thompson, their life together and love affair was rooted in devotion, compassion and humor, which he also shared with his 4 daughters Laura (Chris) Mokren, Elizabeth (Chris Pfeilsticker) Thompson, Amy (Rod) Alsip and Anne (Mark-Tami Hotta) Thompson. He was alos survived by his grandchildren Robert Poling, Julianne Poling, Kuni Hotta, Tomo Hotta and Max Hotta; brothers Damon Thompson, Dwight Thompson and Jim Thompson; and a sister Yvonne Singer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Bruce, Ken, Ben and Melvin Thompson. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 4:00 6:00 pm at the BLESSING-ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10:30 am at the funeral home with Pastor Craig Fourman officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Ivan's memory to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420 or your local VFW Post. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.
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October 25, 2017
KELLEY
MAY THE THOUGHT OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARING IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
October 23, 2017
Bob Lauman
Ivanand Dwight we're friends with my mom and Dad back in the 50's and early 60's. My Dad,John Lauman was the manager of the Fairborn Kroger Store. I think bioth worked for him in those days. They came to our house in Xenia for a few Kroger employees party he had. Went to a few Ciccinnati Red games with my Dad. I think in later life one or two of them stopped by Dad and Mom's Condo in Davey, Florida where both finished out their lives. I know both would want me to send our family's condolences to the Thompson family. I thank both for their friendship to my Mom and Dad over the years!
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