Family: Nels Thompson / Alta Rosetta Keller Thompson (F594)

• Father | Male Nels Thompson

  
  

  Born	24 Aug 1874	Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri
  Died	13 Aug 1962	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Buried		Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Married	6 Mar 1899	Adrian, Jackson County, Kansas
  Father	Sivert Tobias Thompson | F7206 Group Sheet
  Mother	Oline Tobine Nilson Thompson | F7206 Group Sheet

  
  

  Mother | Female Alta Rosetta Keller Thompson

  
  

  Born	18 Apr 1878	Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas
  Died	26 Apr 1966	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Buried		Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Father	Alfred Ray Keller, Sr. | F2445 Group Sheet
  Mother	Celestia Anne McAllister Keller | F2445 Group Sheet

  
  

  Child 1 | Female + Stella O Thompson Herrington

  
  

  Born	24 Jun 1904	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Died	17 Dec 1972	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	20 Dec 1972	Silver Lake Cemetery, Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Spouse	Harold Herrington | F3859
  Married	4 Mar 1936	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas

  
  

  Child 2 | Female + Christina L Thompson Bowers

  
  

  Born	2 Feb 1914	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Died	13 Mar 2001	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried		Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Spouse	Lawrence A Bowers | F595
  Married	2 May 1938	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas

  
  

  Child 3 | Female Emma Rosetta Thompson Bowers

  
  

  Born	19 Sep 1916	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Died	14 Jan 2004	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried		Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Spouse	Alfred Miles Bowers | F593
  Married	30 Dec 1937	Osage City, Osage County, Kansas

  
  

  Child 4 | Female Ina R Thompson

  
  

  Born	4 Jan 1919	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Died	23 Sep 1991	Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	26 Sep 1991	Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas

  
  

  Child 5 | Male + Curtis Alfred Thompson

  
  

  Born	17 Mar 1908	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Died	12 Jul 1961	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried
  Spouse	Eleanor M Simecka Thompson | F4908
  Married	29 Sep 1929

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 1 Delia couple celebrates 59th wedding annivesrary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson of Delia celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Sunday, March 9. Those present were brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Linn Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson; Curtis and Ina Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bowers, Christina, Ruth Anne, Larry and Johnny Bowers. The beautiful four-tier cake was made by Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson and children; Mr. Vernon Keller and Skipper.
  		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 2 Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson Open house for 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson will hold open house at their farm home six miles north of Delia, March 8, from 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon in observance of their 60th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
  		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 3 Observe 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home north of Delia, March 8, 1959. Their four daughters served dinner to the couple and their brothers and sister. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson, Mr, and Mrs. L. V. Keller, Mrs. Alma Keller, a cousin, all of Delia, Mr. and Mrs. James Worthington, Rawlings, Wyoming, and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Rossville. Grandchildren present were Harry Herrington, Dr. and Mrs. James Brennan, Larry, Ruth Anne, Johnny and Diane Bowers. Also present were Father Nebiols, Lawrence and Alfred Bowers, Marvin Berry and Norma Fortier. At the reception which followed, Ina Thompson cut the lovely three tiered cake that was baked and presented as a gift by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Mrs. Emma Bowers poured the punch. Also assisting at the reception were Mrs. Stella Herrington. Mrs. James Brennan. Ruth Anne Bowers and Mrs. Lawrence Bowers. Nearly 200 friends and relatives signed the guest book, coming from Hiawatha, Holton, Soldier, Topeka. Rossville, Eskridge, St. Marys, Mayetta, Emmett, and Delia. They brought many lovely gifts. Alta and Nels were married at the U. B. Church at Adrian, March 6, 1899, by the Rev. J. Wykert. Two of his children attended the reception, Lydia and Olin. There were three in attendance at the reception that were present at the wedding 60 years ago. Chris Thompson, Lin Keller and Lillie Keller Worthington. Their first home was one mile west of their present one and they have spent their entire married life in this community. They have led an active life taking part in all community affairs. Although confined to a wheelchair, Alta does most of her house work and pieces quilts for pastime. Nels still farms 400 acres of land and every nice day finds him on one of his new tractors in the field. They have served their community well and thru the years Nels has held many a public office. They are the parents of five living children, Stella Herrington, Silver Lake; Ina and Curtis of Topeka; Emma Bowers and Christina Bowers, Delia. They enjoy television but most of all they enjoy the visits from friends and relatives.