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William "Bill" Howard Thompson Kerrville, TX William (Bill) Howard Thompson died December 5, 2009 in Kerrville, TX. He was born May 31, 1913 in Sanilac County, MI. Mr. Thompson graduated High School at age 15 1/2, then attended Central Michigan University. He taught school in Chelsea, MI, served in the Army from 1943 to 1946 as a physicist and meteorologist, and was a consultant to Stanford University in CA. He owned and operated Thompson Frandor Jewelers in Lansing, Michigan-a business continued today by his son Howard and Bieu (Trang) Thompson. He is survived by his brother Maurice of Owosso and his 5 children: Nadine Thompson of Lansing; Howard (Trang) Thompson of Lansing; Shasta (Lenard) Burzynski of Sault Ste. Marie; Maja (Samuel) Fields of Kerrville; and Terrill Thompson of Lansing. He was predeceased by Orrilla (Wilson) Thompson, his wife of 54 years, one brother, Clifford, and a granddaughter, Donna. He has 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held June 13 at West Bay Clubhouse 1-4 pm in Lansing, and burial will be at Fort Custer, in Augusta, MI. Memorials may be made to the Boy Scout Council of Wolverine, or the Veterans Association of your choice. Memorial services will be held 1pm until 4pm, Sunday, June 13, 2010 at West Bay Club House (300 Western Ave Lansing Michigan. Military burial will be held 12 noon, Monday, June 14, 2010 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Michigan with military honors. The family invites you to send condolences to www.timeformemory.com/wrights Arrangements are under the care of Wright's Funeral Parlor in Kerrville

Published by Lansing State Journal on Jun. 13, 2010.
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Nadine,

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Dave Welch informed us and Hampton (Fred) sent us this link. Unfortunately, the news came too late. Please know that you are in our thoughts and you have our support....would love to hear from you!

Shar`` Bearman/Johnson

June 14, 2010

Dearest Nadine, Howard, Shasta, Maja, and Terrill. Time and circumstances do not even begin to change anything that learning of your father and mother's passings bring to me at 1:30 in the morning. I am left with an appropriate sadness and a great fondness for both of your parents, and for each and all of you and your extended families, as well as a great joy. Even in the best of circumstances life is not easy and can be a challenge, and this transition is a part of that. It has never been too easy for any of us, and recalling the laughter of your parents and the light in your Mother's eyes helps. They were both gifted and brilliant and I count is a deep personal Blessing to have known them both, and I count their passings into quietness from the quietness of these many recent years my loss. With Ruthless Loving, Gracious Compassion, and nearly Incomprehensible Tenderness, no matter what, your friend, (Fredrick) Hampton Bumgarner,
currently in Ohio writing for a few months...

Hampton Bumgarner

June 14, 2010

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