Robert E. "Bob" Thompson

THOMPSON Robert E. "Bob" Thompson. With deep sorrow we announce the passing of Robert E. "Bob" Thompson, 68, of Grove City. Born November 10, 1937 and formerly of the Carroll-Lancaster area, Bob passed away June 19, 2006 at Mt. Carmel West Medical Center. Bob graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1955 and served in the United States Marines Corps, 1st Regiment Headquarters, 1st Maine Division at Camp Pendleton, California. After serving his country, he married his wife Jackie, returned to Carroll, and worked for ODOT District 5 in Newark. Bob joined Burgess & Niple Engineers and Architects in 1966, became a self-taught surveyor through correspondence courses and earned his professional surveyor licenses to work in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. During his career at B & N, he conducted surveys of the nation's interstate highway system, the emerging cell tower industry, numerous downtown Columbus high-rise buildings, the Appalachian Highway, Muirfield Golf Course, and historical markers for state borders. His work ethic and tireless commitment to his profession earned him the respect of his colleagues throughout Ohio and surrounding states. Bob retired from Burgess & Niple after 34 years of service as Director of Surveys at the Columbus office. From May 2000 until his retirement in October 2002, Bob worked for the Franklin County Engineers Office in the Tax Map Division at the county courthouse. Bob was an active member of the Professional Land Surveyors of Ohio, serving on various committees and offices at the state and local levels. He was also a Life Member of the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping. He enjoyed participating in the PLSO and ACSM conferences, where he assisted in coordinating all aspects of the sessions. A founding member of the Bethel Road MacDonald's Coffee Club, Bob also greatly enjoyed his almost daily visits to Bob Evans Restaurants. His hobbies included genealogical research, history, and playing the trumpet (including the bugle during his enlistment). His greatest joy was from spending time with his grandchildren. Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jackie R. (Sheets) Thompson; daughter, Sheila R. (Chris) Thompson; son, Robert D. (Vondra) Thompson; sister, Mary Ann (Ron) Smith; grandson, Jordan Thompson; and granddaughter, Katie Thompson. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Krissy (Ken) Bridges, Kathy (Don) Lamb; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim Sheets, Ruth (Bill) Duvall, Walter (Melba) Sheets; nieces and nephews, James (Melissa) Sheets, Will (Lisa) Duvall, Cheryl Sheets, Vickie Duvall, Sarah Snider, Becky Sheets, Matt Sheets; and numerous grandnieces and nephews. Special friends include Chuck and Barb Core, Bob and Rita Stebelton, Jim and Mari Seitz, and former coworkers at Burgess and Niple, especially the survey section. Preceded in death by his parents Merrel and Nellie Thompson of Carroll and Jackson County, Ohio, father and mother-in-law Harold and Eudella Sheets, and nephew Shawn Sheets, all of Lancaster. The family would like to thank the following health care professionals for their kind and generous care: Drs. Tarek Chidiac, Mark Segal, and Ralph Roach at Mid Ohio Oncology/Hematology West; Dr. Phillip Price at Mid Ohio Surgical; Dr. Stephen Buday at Mt. Carmel West; Dr. Edward Brand at Mid Ohio Gastroenterology Group; Dr. Louis Rivello at Radiology, Inc. at Mt. Carmel West; Dr. Bekaii-Saab at The James; Drs. Stephen Jung, Michael VanAman and Andrew Verrill at Interventional Radiology, Mt. Carmel West; Dr. Santa-Emma and all the staff on Three Tower and the Palliative Care Unit at Mt. Carmel West; Dr. Wes Hard and Suzanne Wiggins, P.A., and staff at Westside Family Practice; Dr. Mark Kaho, D.D.S.; and Mt. Carmel Chaplain Ron Willmann. Friends may call at the HALTEMAN-FETT AND DYER FUNERAL HOME, 436 North Broad Street, Lancaster, Ohio on Friday from 2-4 and 6–8 p.m., and one hour before the service on Saturday. Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. with Pastor David Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Forest Rose Cemetery in Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Mount Carmel Hospital Hospice, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215. To send an online condolence please visit and share a fond memory of Bob at www.mem.com.