Robert Everett "Bob" Thompson

Robert "Bob" Everett Thompson St. Johns Robert "Bob" Everett Thompson, age 73, of St. Johns, MI and Punta Gorda, FL died Friday, December 10, 2010 at University Of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, Michigan on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns Chapel. Pastor Matthew Olson will officiate. Bob was born in Alma, Michigan on June 4, 1937, the son of Everett Edmond and Evelyn E. (Jordan) Thompson. He graduated from Michigan State University with the class of 1959. Bob had resided most of his life in St. Johns, Michigan and on August 22, 1997 he married Patricia Fox in St. Johns, Michigan. He was a banker for many years and was the President of Old Kent Bank, in St. Johns, Michigan retiring in 1998. Bob was involved in forming a committee to bring Firstbank of St. Johns to the community 11 years ago, and also had served on that bank board. Bob was a member of Elks Lodge, St. Johns Rotary, Clinton Memorial Hospital Board, Boy Scouts of America, and many other community organizations, in addition he started the CAPIT program in Clinton County, Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Fox) Thompson of St. Johns, MI, son Robert M. and Jill Thompson of Denver, CO, Michael S. Thompson of St. Johns, MI, Brian A. Thompson of Grand Rapids, MI, Brad J. Thompson of Dewitt, MI, Stepchildren Teresa and Jerry Garback of Bradenton, FL, Tammie Hiatt of Tampa, FL, James and Michelle Fox of Ada, MI, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, mother Evelyn Thompson of Crystal, MI, sisters; Karen Richards of Crystal, MI, Kathy and Jeff Gerlich of Greenville, MI, brother Ronald Thompson of Butte, MT, Randy and Linda Thompson of Greenville, MI, and by many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his, father, and 1 brother Richard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to JDRF 5075 Cascade Road, Suite F Grand Rapids, MI 49546 in honor of Bob's granddaughter Sophie Thompson or to Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA) P.O. Box 500, Ada, MI 49301 in honor of granddaughter Malorie Fox. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns Chapel St. Johns, Michigan.