Gary-Thompson-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Teahen Funeral Home - Cedar Rapids

Gary L. Thompson

Oct 30, 1942 - Jan 21, 2026

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Dear Maureen and Family, We are saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Gary’s was a life well lived and he will be missed.
Your old neighbors, Ann & Bob Eckles

My Sympathies to the family.

Dear Maureen, Karen and Family, I am saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. Friends since childhood, we graduated from high school together. He truly was one of the good guys. We kept up with each other through the years. He and others kept me in touch with “home”. Love, comfort and condolences to Gary’s family. He will be missed by so many.

Dear Maureen, Karen and family, Was so saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. Will miss keeping up with him on facebook. I graduated with Gary and he was always present during our childhood. Living so close he spent a lot of time at our house and he spent a lot of time with my brothers. My Mom adored him. Did so enjoy the reunions Maureen when we were able to catch up. Lots of great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with yiou and the family.

Gary and I both attended the Marion Christian Church that use to stand on the corner of 8th Ave and 10th street in Marion, and across the street from “the Snack Bar.” We drove around Marion in my parents 1951 Ford, and laughed and had fun about nonsense, but joyfully.
He was “Marion”, always there in the years that passed. I am happy to read he lived a beautiful life with a large family. He was a happy soul!

Maureen and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Sending Deepest Sympathy to Maureen and all of his Family....it's been along time but we spent lots of great times together. May he rest in peace and to the family many memories to treasure.

My condolences to Maureen and the rest of the Thompson family. I worked with Gary for many years at Rockwell Collins and always enjoyed being with him. What I remember most was Gary’s focused effort on developing young talent, putting the Team ahead of self. RIP Gary!

Maureen and Family - We are so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Obituary

Gary's Obituary

Gary Laurence Thompson, 83, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Meth-Wick Community due to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Mass of the Christian Burial: 10 a.m.  Monday, January 26, 2026 at St. Jude Catholic Church by Rev. Jon Seda. Burial: St....

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