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James Thompson Obituary

James Neil Thompson

86, was born in Billings, Montana and passed from this life on October 18, 2013. Neil grew up on a cattle ranch near Ennis, Montana and served in the Army during the Korean War. Neil and his wife Norma were owners of Animal Adventure and Speedway Pet Shop for over 50 years. Neil was involved with the 500 Optimist Club parking cars and selling Christmas trees to raise money for charitable works. He was a regular attendee of a Wednesday night poker group started in the 1930's. A member of the NMRA, Neil was an avid model railroader and was always working on the next great train layout.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas C. and Marie (Nielsen) Thompson and his brother, Mike (Maurice) Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Norma (Schnarr) Thompson; their son, Dale Eric Thompson and daughter-in-law, Sue (Rodgers) Thompson; sister-in-law, Virginia (Fenton) Thompson and her brother Jack Fenton; nephews, Ty and Steve Thompson; and niece, Christine Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or Camp Quality Kentuckiana-Cancer Camp for Kids, where Neil taught the kids to fish. Calling will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Flanner and Buchanan-Speedway from 4 to 8 p.m. with additional calling on Saturday, October 26, 2013 beginning at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. at the funeral center. Entombment will be in West Ridge Park Cemetery. Online condolences and a video tribute may be shared at http://www.flannerbuchanan.com

Published by The Indianapolis Star from Oct. 20 to Oct. 24, 2013.
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Dear Mrs.Thompson,I have been the nurse @ Camp Quality for 25 yrs.,so I remember your sweet husband well. He & the kids were always trying to catch the Big one. I don't know who had more fun-Neil or the kids. Thank you for remembering the CQ kids. So sorry. Nurse Nancy Lange

Nancy Lange

November 23, 2013

Dale and Sue, I am so sorry and shocked to hear about your father! I really enjoyed knowing your father and mother! They are sweet people. I will miss our phone calls! I wish we had contact also. My grandparents are Charles & Lucy Neilson. I have been doing genealogy since 1969 as a hobby. Jan Camp

October 27, 2013

Norma, I want to express my condolences to you and all your family on Neil's passing. Neil and I were members of the Speedway Optimist Club years ago. I especially appreciated his kindness in 1979 and 1980 when he invited me to join him and numerous others on 2 backpacking expeditions in the Bear Tooth Pass Wilderness of Montana and the Wind River Range in Wyoming. Those were awesome lifetime experiences that remain vividly in memory. It was a pleasure to be with Neil as we treked up mountains, crossed streams and meadows, and were amused by his wonderful stories that he shared by the evening campfires. Neil's life was truly rich, full, and a blessing to many. I pray the Lord will give you His peace, His comfort, and His blessings to you and your loved ones. Neil will be remembered and will continue to live in the hearts of many who knew him. Sincerely, Harry Bolton, Allison Retiree and Former Member of Speedway Optimist Club

October 24, 2013

Please accept my sincere sympathy at this sad time. I wich I could be there to offer my condolenvces in person, but I will be thinking of you, Norma, my sister in ADPi.

Lisa Matucheski

October 23, 2013

I remember when I was little. my brothers and sisters would walk to the corner to the pet store and pet the monkeys Neil would have.It was the highlight of our day.No matter hao busy He was he alway took the time for us kids. Thanks Neil.
Linda Burnicle/Beacham

October 22, 2013

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