"As one of Everett's caregivers at Valley Vue I love reading all the wonderful things about him that everyone has shared here. No matter what kind of day he was having he always had this cute little wink and smile for me as I greeted him. One day he was kind of bored so I got out this wooden game of tic tac toe. I asked him if he wanted to play, he said "Sure". Without hesitation I handed him the O's and I was X's. I was fully prepared to "let him win" so he could feel a sense of accomplishment! However to my surprise he "BEAT" me fair and square! We had some long talks about fishing and I am pretty sure I'll be able to put all the things he told me to use this summer and catch a "Walleye". Everett it was a privledge to be able to care for you. Thank you for all the laughs, tears, and wonderful memories you have given to me. You will be truly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time ."
In loving memory of
Everett L. Thompson
February 22, 1927 - May 17, 2012
Everett Lee Thompson was born February 22, 1927 in Buffalo Center, the 2nd of 13 children of Lauren and Goldie (Steele) Thompson. He grew up on a farm near Lakota graduating from Lakota High School in 1945. He served in the United States Army during World War II working as a medic.
Everett was united in marriage to Helen Ruth Anderson on June 19, 1949 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They lived for a few years in Waterloo and then moved to Ledyard where he worked for 35 years at Standard Oil until retiring in 1988. Everett enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening and playing cards. In retirement, he also enjoyed delivering Winnebago's. He was a member of Bethany E. & R. Church and the Matzner-Estle American Legion Post #675 of Ledyard.
Everett L. Thompson died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Valley Vue Care Center in Armstrong at the age of 85. He had been a resident there since September, 2009.
He is survived by five children, Pat (Randy) Rowan of Fairmont, MN, Nancy Engeman of Larchwood, Richard (Ann) Thompson of Ledyard, Dennis (Tracy) Thompson of Ledyard, and Cheryl (Ronald) George of Fairmont, MN; six grandchildren, Kristen Simpson, Michael Rowan, Shawn and Travis Engeman, and Zachary and Derek Thompson; two step-grandchildren, Tony Berte and Roberta Bergquist; four great-grandchildren, Isaac, Shantel, and Jackson Engeman and Ana Engeman; four step-great-grandchildren, Maxwell, Sydney, Mason and Weston Bergquist; and one step-great-great-grandson, Bremer Bergquist. He is also survived by nine brothers and sisters, Irene (George) Wempen of Buffalo Center, Raymond (Bev) Thompson of Mesa, AZ, Ruth (Melvin) Harringa of Buffalo Center, Eldon Thompson of Bancroft, Glen Thompson of Ledyard, Janice (David) Winter of Lakota, Sharon (Marion) Burt of Ledyard, Roger (Linda) Thompson of Lakota; and Larry (Rita) Thompson of Lakota; a sister-in-law, Carol Thompson of Bancroft; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Helen on February 28, 2002; two brothers, Harold and Howard Thompson; and one sister, Dorothy Vodraska.
Tributes
"Everett was one of my favorite customers when I drove for Stockberger, hauling fuel to him. Just a great upbeat guy. I've thought of him often, over the years. My condolences to you all. Bernie Blank Yuba, Wi."
"Everett was always so nice to talk with. All the years I worked in that area I really enjoyed chatting with him. He was such a nice man and will be missed."
"He was like my big brother I never had.he let me tag along with friend Eugene when they went skating,when they lived in Waterloo.He tried to teach me to skate backwards(never accomplished)Norman enjoyed times they went fishing.He will be missed.Praised God for giving him rest & free these past few years."
"Everett was a very active Ledyard citizen. Remember the chicken suppers and him always there to take your ticket. May he rest in peace! May the many fond memories bring you all comfort at this time of loss. Our sympathy and prayers for your family!"
"Growing up across the street from the Thompsons provides me all kinds of wonderful recollections of Everett. He would set up the campter in the south yard...and Cheryl, Michelle and I had so much fun "camping out". I remember watching him walk up to the bus barn early in the morning to rev up Bus #4 and head out to pick up kids for school. He had a beautiful garden. Everett and Helen always made the parade of kids who were in and out of the Thompson house feel welcome. No memory of Everett would be complete without recalling the pack of Dentyne gum that was delivered with every fuel purchase. I hope that the memories of your father, brother, uncle and friend will comfort you, as we have all lost a very special man."
"I have many graeat memories of Everett (town parent ). Spending much of my young child hood with Everett and Helen. I even had my own draw for clothes. All the caomping and fishing trips. There many fish suppers and games of cards. Even going a delievery of a Winebago camp with him. He drive me on the bus and the of course the gum. There is not enough that I can say about Everett and Helen and the part they played in my life. "
"I have many graeat memories of Everett (town parent ). Spending much of my young child hood with Everett and Helen. I even had my own draw for clothes. All the caomping and fishing trips. There many fish suppers and games of cards. Even going a delievery of a Winebago camp with him. He drive me on the bus and the of course the gum. There is not enough that I can say about Everett and Helen and the part they played in my life. "
"I had Everett for a fuel man for awhile and he was always so cheerful and kind...He had a great smile and my sympathy goes out to the family. "
"Everett was a nice man. I think he was the best bus driver our kids ever had. They thought he was nice too. They would tell how when he would stop the bus for Kay Logemann and go out and get her and walk her into and out of the bus. They thought that was pretty special. Our sympathy to all of the Thompson family. He was a very nice man. John & Connie Pedersen "
"Will miss his smile. He always had this wonderful laugh. I think I remember him being in charge of getting this huge container of ice cream for the Thompson reunions. Love you all. Ronda Weidman Fraser"
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"So many wonderful memories. So many times spent in his home with his lovely wife Helen. So much laughter. Seeing him driving the school bus each day and seeing him deliver fuel to our home and waiting patiently for the gum to come out!!!"