Daniel Max Thompson

Thompson, Daniel Max, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010. He was born July 8, 1919 in Almena, Kansas, and attended Center Grade School and graduated from Almena Rural High School in 1936. He was a charter member of the Cedar Ridge 4-H Club. He attended Kansas State University, graduating in 1940. Following graduation in 1940, he taught general science and math at Athens Rural High School in Glen Elder, KS. He served in the Navy during WWII, rapidly advancing to the rank of LT Commander and commanding nine mine- sweepers in the Pacific Fleet. Following WWII, he attended Kansas University Medical School, graduating in 1950. He interned at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita and remained on the staff until retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Kansas and American Academy of Family Practice and received diplomate status. Following retirement, he volunteered at the Guadalupe Clinic and was active in the North Wichita Optimist Club, serving as president. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Frances Thompson; two sisters, Mary Duling and Marjorie Drommer; four brothers, John, Tom, Joe and Bob; one son, Timothy. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Serilda J. (two daughters, Martha (Steve) Stroot of Wichita and Linda (Laurence) Kallio of Minneapolis, MN; two sons Sidney (Sharron) of Athens, GA and Daniel J. of Kansas City, MO; two grandchildren, Katherine (Justin) Witrick of Blacksburg, VA and Daniel John Thompson of Statesboro, GA; one sister Wilma (Maurice) Weckerling of Topeka; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved cats, Miss Maude and Miss Maggie. The family wishes to thank the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice for their compassionate and loving care. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made either to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice or the Guadalupe Clinic. A memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m., yesterday at Faith United Church of Christ, 2135 W. 13th. To sign a guest book or leave condolences go to www.cochranmortuary.com.