This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KBarnes1958 Surnames: THOMPSON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/17169/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard Frederick Thompson entered into life on June 5, 1939 in Michigan and left this world on March 12, 2008 in Sun City, Arizona. Richard was a retired U.S. Navy Aircraft Electrician & Flight Engineer on C130's who served in the Vietnam War. A master gardener and wonderful caregiver especially to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, "Tom" enjoyed playing cards, cruises and Disney World, and liked to think of himself as a computer guru. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Helen; daughter, Shelli Marie Burden; brother, James Bruce Thompson; sister, Audrey Aylsworth; grandchildren, Monica Green, Shaun and Jonathan Lydic; great grandchildren, Kylie Schmolitz, Brooklyn & Brendan Green, Jaycob & Aubri Lydic. Interment services will take place 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following; Pebble Creek Kare Bears in Goodyear, AZ, National Kidney Foundation, S! t. Paul's Episcopal Church in Gladwin, MI, St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Litchfield Park, AZ. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.