Malcolm E. Thompson, age 81, of New Rockford, ND died April 6, 2011, in Carrington, ND.
Malcolm “Mick” Edward Thompson was born February 26, 1930, in Glenwood City, Wisconsin. He was the son of Iver and Gena (Hugdahl) Thompson. He grew up and attended school in Baldwin, Wisconsin.
Mick enlisted into the United States Army in 1951. He served in the 3rd Division Military Police and in the Army in Korea.
Mick was united in marriage to Doris “Dory” Lucht on December 6, 1953, at New Rockford. Mick and Dory made their home in New Rockford. Together, Mick and Dory had six children, Michael, Wayne, Kenneth, Deborah, Rodney, and David.
He worked road construction across North Dakota and farmed before opening Mick’s 281 Service in New Rockford in 1980.
Mick was a member of the Sheyenne VFW, and American Legion, Eagles Club, and Emmanuel Lutheran Church, all of New Rockford. Mick enjoyed time spent at his station, spending time with friends and family, and of course, making sure there wasn’t an uncut blade of grass on the farm.
He is survived by his wife Dory; his six children, Michael (Jill) Thompson, Cathay, ND, Wayne (Lori) Thompson, Salt Lake City, UT, Kenneth (Luann) Thompson, New Rockford, ND, Deborah Bush, Fargo, ND, Rodney (Karen) Thompson, West Fargo, ND, David (Karen) Thompson, Wentzville, MO; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 9 brothers, Doug, Stan (Lois), Bud (Arlene), Bruce (Diane), Gordy (Audrey), Ralph (Lori), Jerry (Shelda), Steve (Kay), and Mark; 3 sisters Jean Swenby, Eileen Duvall, and Linda (Hugh) Mulheron; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mick was preceded in death by his parents, Iver and Gena, one sister, Kathy Schmidt and one brother, Donnie Thompson.
FUNERAL SERVICE: First Lutheran Church, New Rockford, ND
DATE AND TIME: Monday, April 11, 2011 at 10:30AM
BURIAL: Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, ND |
