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Donald Ray Thompson

Male 1948 - 1989  (40 years)


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  • Name Donald Ray Thompson 
    Born 24 Oct 1948  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 19 Jul 1989  Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 22 Jul 1989  Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6642  Rossville
    Last Modified 27 Apr 2018 

    Father Christopher Donald Thompson,   b. 28 Oct 1921, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 May 1986, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Vena Mae Countryman Thompson,   b. 5 Feb 1925, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jul 2012, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 11 Sep 1945  Lyndon, Osage County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2893  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Joyce Olejnik Thompson Ward,   b. 13 Jan 1948 
    Children 
    +1. Brian Richard Thompson,   b. 17 Mar 1973, England Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 24 Apr 2017 14:46:15 
    Family ID F3224  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Nancy Merriam Thompson 
    Married 11 Nov 1978  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Marriage- Merriam, Nancy-Thompson, Donald
    Marriage- Merriam, Nancy-Thompson, Donald
    Mrs. Donald Thompson
    (Nancy Merriam)

    Merriam-Thompson

    Nancy Merriam and Donald R. Thompson were married at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Kenneth L. Mauldin officiating.

    The bride is the daughter of John Merriam and Mrs. Charlotte Merriam. Mr. Thompson's parents are Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Thompson, Delia.

    Attending the couple were Sally Merriam and Tom Petersen.

    Mrs. Thompson is a nursing student at Washburn University and Mr. Thompson is employed by St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center.

    The couple is at home at 1641 W. 37th St. Ter.
    Last Modified 4 Oct 2017 16:12:43 
    Family ID F1394  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Jul 1989 - Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 22 Jul 1989 - Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Thompson, Donald 1
    Obituary- Thompson, Donald 1
    Donald R. Thompson
    Donald R. Thompson, 40, Delia, died Thursday, July 19, 1989, at a Kansas City, Ks., medical center of complications from a bone marrow transplant. He had cancer.

    Mr. Thompson was a nursing assistant at Colmery-O'Neil Medical Center in Topeka. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, having served from 1968 to 1974.

    He was born October 24,1948, in Topeka, the son of Christopher Donald "Don" and Vena M. Countryman Thompson. He lived most of his life in Delia.

    Mr. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia.

    Survivors include a son, Brian Thompson, at home; his mother, Mrs. Vena Thompson, Delia; a sister, Janet Mulanax, Topeka; a grandmother, Mrs. Maude Thompson, Rossville; two nephews and one niece.

    Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial with a flag folding ceremony conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion of Ross-ville was in Adrian Cemetery northwest of Delia. Casket bearers were Matthew Foster, Kenneth Yocum, Gary Yocum, Steven Barrett, Wayne Davis, Michael Munro, and William Mitchell.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
    Donald Thompson
    DELIA – Donald Thompson, 40, Delia, died Thursday, July 19, 1989, at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center. He had cancer.

    Arrangements are pending at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys.


    Thompson
    Donald R. Thompson, 40, Delia died Thursday, July 19, 1989, at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center or complications from a bone marrow transplant.

    Mr. Thompson was a nursing assistant at Colmery-O’Neil Medical Center in Topeka. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War having served from 1968 to 1974.

    He was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Christopher Donald "Don" and Vena M. Countryman Thompson. He lived most of his life in Delia.

    Mr. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia.

    Survivors include a son, Brian Thompson, at home; his mother, Mrs. Vena Thompson, Delia; a sister, Janet Mulanax, Topeka; and a grandmother, Mrs. Maude Thompson, Rossville; two nephews and a niece.

    Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial with a flag folding ceremony conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion of Rossville was in Adrian Cemetery northwest of Delia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
    Obituary- Thompson, Donald 2
    Obituary- Thompson, Donald 2
    Donald R. Thompson
    DELIA — Donald R. Thompson, 40, Delia, died Thursday, July 19, 1989, at a Kansas City, Kan., medical center of complications from a bone marrow transplant.

    Mr. Thompson was a nursing assistant at Colmery-O’Neil Medical Center in Topeka. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, having served from 1968 to 1974.

    He was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Topeka, the son of Christopher Donald “Don” and Vena M. Countryman Thompson. He lived most of his life in Delia.

    Mr. Thompson was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Delia.

    Survivors include a son, Brian Thompson, at home; his mother, Mrs. Vena Thompson, Delia; a sister, Janet Mulanax, Topeka; and a grandmother, Mrs. Maude Thompson, Rossville.

    Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Presbyterian Church in Delia. Burial with a flag folding ceremony conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion of Rossville will be in Adrian Cemetery northwest of Delia.

    Mr. Thompson will lie in state after 9 a.m. today at Verschelden Funeral home in St. Marys, then an hour before service time Saturday at the church. The casket will remain closed. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
    Funeral card- Thompson, Donald 3
    Funeral card- Thompson, Donald 3
    In Loving Memory of DONALD R. THOMPSON
    Born October 24, 1948 Died July 19, 1989
    Funeral Service 11:00 a .m. Saturday Delia Presbyterian Church Officiating: The Reverend Alice Monschke Vocalists: Dora Ross Marguerite Williams
    Ira Williams Laverne Zlatnik
    Accompanist: Velma Zlatnik
    Organist: Marguerite Williams Casket Bearers
    Matthew Foster Kenneth Yocum Gary Yocum Steven Barrett Wayne Davis Gary Ward
    William Mitchell Michael Munro
    Flag Ceremony: American Legion Post No. 31 Interment: Adrian Cemetery
    Birth- Thompson, Donald
    Birth- Thompson, Donald
    A son was born October 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson of Delia.