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John Robert Thompson

Birth	:	25 May 1919 Drakesville, Davis County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Nov 2012 Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Drakesville Cemetery, Drakesville, Davis County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7947006, -92.4852982
Description	:	John Robert Thompson, 93, of Burlington, formerly of Drakesville, died Nov. 18, 2012, at Great River Medical Center Hospice House in Burlington. He was born May 25, 1919, in Drakesville to John W. and Grace Harvey Thompson. He married Helen Lucille Jones on Oct. 24, 1948, in Bloomfield. She preceded him in death on Jan. 17, 1994. John was a sergeant in the Army Air Force from 1942-46, serving as a flight engineer and gunner. He also trained airmen on the B-26 Bomber. He worked for Stearns-Rogers Inc. of Denver, Colo., as a construction superintendent and later as... Read More	John Robert Thompson, 93, of Burlington, formerly of Drakesville, died Nov. 18, 2012, at Great River Medical Center Hospice House in Burlington. He was born May 25, 1919, in Drakesville to John W. and Grace Harvey Thompson. He married Helen Lucille Jones on Oct. 24, 1948, in Bloomfield. She preceded him in death on Jan. 17, 1994. John was a sergeant in the Army Air Force from 1942-46, serving as a flight engineer and gunner. He also trained airmen on the B-26 Bomber. He worked for Stearns-Rogers Inc. of Denver, Colo., as a construction superintendent and later as a construction manager on various projects across the country, including a large projects for the oil fields on the North Slope of Alaska. Upon retirement, he and Helen moved back to the Drakesville area, where they lived until her death. He was a member of Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion in Bloomfield, a Master Mason and a 32nd Degree Mason and was also a past member of the Iron Workers Local Union #577 in Burlington. John will be remembered for his wit, his keen sense of humor and his love of family stories. He is survived by two sons, John(Kathy)Thompson of Las Vegas, Nev., and Bob(Jackie)Thompson of Burlington; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother, Jack Thompson. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Saturday at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield; with Pastor Donna Olinger officiating. Burial will be at the Drakesville Cemetery in Drakesville. Visitation will begin at 9 am Friday with Masonic services performed by Ottumwa Lodge #16 A.F.& A.M. at 6 pm. The family will be present to greet friends following the Masonic services until 8 pm at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the Drakesville United Methodist Church.

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Where is John Robert Thompson's memorial?
John Robert Thompson's memorial is located at: Drakesville Cemetery, Drakesville, Davis County, USA.
When did John Robert Thompson death?
John Robert Thompson death on 18 Nov 2012 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Robert Thompson's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7947006
Longitude: -92.4852982

Family Members:

Parent

John Wesley Thompson

(1881 - 1946)

Grace Ella Harvey Cruikshank

(1898 - 1940)

Spouse

Helen Lucille Jones Thompson

(1929 - 1994)

Siblings

Jack Winton Thompson

(1918 - 1982)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 21 Nov 2012

Left by Anonymous on 31 Jul 2018

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