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Carl A. Thompson Wyoming, MI Grand Rapids, MI QCWA # 34551 Chapter 10 |
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Thompson, Carl Mr. Carl Thompson (WA8AAT), 89, of Grand Rapids, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family July 1, 2018.
Preceded in death by his daughter Carolyn and his parents Paul and Marian.
Carl is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Evelyn, children: Paul (Dee) Thompson, Bruce (Rhoda) Thompson, Elaine (Joy) Thompson, Teresa Wochholz and Susan (Bill) McElgunn. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Silvia, Carl, Aidan, Erik, Bailey and great grandson Alex.
Carl had a very special relationship with his grandson Bobby, whom he considered to be his best buddy.
Carl loved Amateur Radio and, as an operator for more than 60 years, made many friends across the world. Carl was a life-long volunteer for numerous organizations including the Civil Air Patrol, Kent County Sheriff Department, Civil Defense, Sight Seer Radio Reading Service and Skywarn.
A Funeral Service will be celebrated Thursday 1PM at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Chapel, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW, where the family will receive visitors two hours prior to the Service. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Published in Grand Rapids Press on July 3, 2018
