Harry
Harry Thompson
George H. “Harry” Thompson of Cooper, Michigan passed away Friday, December 9, 2011 in Plainwell. Harry was born September 13, 1912 in Mystic, Iowa to Ernest and Alice (Greenall) Thompson. On April 13, 1934 Harry married Alice Dryer in Jackson, MI. Harry owned and operated Thompson’s IGA in Cooper for many years.
Surviving are his son, William (Angeline) Thompson of Kalamazoo; sister, Ellen of Jackson; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Alice in 1978; brothers, Leslie, Fred, Joe and Ed and by his sister, Phyllis.
Friends may visit with Harry’s family from 11A.M. Wednesday until the time of the funeral at 12noon at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, Pastor Liegh Larson officiating. Burial will follow at West Cooper Cemetery, Cooper.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Harry may be made to
Christian Neighbors
in Plainwell or to the
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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sister Ellen
December 10, 2011 at 7:22 pm
sorry about your loss Bill, thought I was going to go before, Harry, to bad he could not make the 100 th. but he will be happier now.
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Tami Rule
December 11, 2011 at 12:23 pm
I will always remember Uncle Harry for his laughter. Shared a lot of fine experiences with him and his sense of humor. He is with Aunt Alice now so I know he is happier. She was always the love of his life.
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Donna Pestoor
December 12, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Bill,
So sorry to hear about Harry. My sympathy to you and your family.
It was a delight to have known him !!
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LIZ MCCLENTON
December 12, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss Bill, your father was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Liz
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Jerry and Judy Shumaker
December 12, 2011 at 6:16 pm
We are so sorry for the loss of you Dad, Bill. We know that you will miss him so very much. He was lucky to have you to look after him for so many years. We were hoping that he would make it to his 100th birthday but it wasn’t meant to be. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family. Take care now.
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Terri Shaler - Executive Director, Christian Neighbors
December 13, 2011 at 9:20 am
Very sorry about your loss. Never easy to loose a loved one but praying God will give Harry’s family peace & comfort through this time. Many blessings.
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Louise and Diane Whiffin
December 13, 2011 at 8:02 pm
We are so sorry for your loss of your dad, Bill. And we will miss going to visit him and taking him cookies and candy….which he would eat immediately. Wes and Harry can now resume their visiting. Wes considered him a true friend. Louise and Diane
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Russ Deaton
December 13, 2011 at 8:20 pm
I’m sorry to hear about Harry’s passing. I have known him for many years and enjoyed him and Alice very much.
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Nina J. Baker
December 13, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Bill, we had talked many times about the ages of your father and Bob’s father who both had very meaningful lives. Sorry about both yours and Angie’s loss. Growing up in Cooper and going to the IGA Grocery that one of my classmates (Bill) father owned was a previledge and then in later years as Bob’s and my family grew they also knew the pleasure of Harry’s Grocery Store where he did the greeting. Nina and Bob
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The Cole Automotive Group
December 14, 2011 at 8:23 am
Bill
As an organization, we would like to extend our condolences on the passing of your father. Harry served our dealerships for many years as a faithful, concerned, and conscientious dealer trade driver. More importantly, he brought smiles and laughter to all of our staff members. He was never too busy to stop and talk for awhile. If we did not see him for a few days, he would call in and ask, “You guys got everything under control down there?” He was sorely missed in his final years when he could no longer drive for us. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and Angie as you say goodbye to a unique man who will long be remembered in the reminiscences of this auto group.
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Connie Born
December 14, 2011 at 8:31 am
Bill
Thinking of you as you close the final chapter of father and son. Prayers for you and your extended family as you say goodbye. It was a blessing to have known him.
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Linda Henley West
December 14, 2011 at 9:49 am
Harry was alway a positive influence on the sales force at Cole Century. I can still hear his voice on the phone “Linda, what I want to know is if everything is under control?”
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill and Angie.
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June Kennedy
July 19, 2012 at 9:47 pm
To the Family of Harry Thompson
I worked for Harry and Alice during my high school years. I loved working at the grocery store waiting on people I knew since I was a little girl. Harry and Alice were so good to me, they treated me like family. Great people.
My condolences.
June Johnson Kennedy
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Surviving are his son, William (Angeline) Thompson of Kalamazoo; sister, Ellen of Jackson; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Alice in 1978; brothers, Leslie, Fred, Joe and Ed and by his sister, Phyllis.
Friends may visit with Harry’s family from 11A.M. Wednesday until the time of the funeral at 12noon at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
, Pastor Liegh Larson officiating. Burial will follow at West Cooper Cemetery, Cooper.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Harry may be made to
Christian Neighbors
in Plainwell or to the
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Harry Thompson
Condolence Messages
sister Ellen
December 10, 2011 at 7:22 pm
sorry about your loss Bill, thought I was going to go before, Harry, to bad he could not make the 100 th. but he will be happier now.
Reply
Tami Rule
December 11, 2011 at 12:23 pm
I will always remember Uncle Harry for his laughter. Shared a lot of fine experiences with him and his sense of humor. He is with Aunt Alice now so I know he is happier. She was always the love of his life.
Reply
Donna Pestoor
December 12, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Bill,
So sorry to hear about Harry. My sympathy to you and your family.
It was a delight to have known him !!
Reply
LIZ MCCLENTON
December 12, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss Bill, your father was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Liz
Reply
Jerry and Judy Shumaker
December 12, 2011 at 6:16 pm
We are so sorry for the loss of you Dad, Bill. We know that you will miss him so very much. He was lucky to have you to look after him for so many years. We were hoping that he would make it to his 100th birthday but it wasn’t meant to be. Please know that our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family. Take care now.
Reply
Terri Shaler - Executive Director, Christian Neighbors
December 13, 2011 at 9:20 am
Very sorry about your loss. Never easy to loose a loved one but praying God will give Harry’s family peace & comfort through this time. Many blessings.
Reply
Louise and Diane Whiffin
December 13, 2011 at 8:02 pm
We are so sorry for your loss of your dad, Bill. And we will miss going to visit him and taking him cookies and candy….which he would eat immediately. Wes and Harry can now resume their visiting. Wes considered him a true friend. Louise and Diane
Reply
Russ Deaton
December 13, 2011 at 8:20 pm
I’m sorry to hear about Harry’s passing. I have known him for many years and enjoyed him and Alice very much.
Reply
Nina J. Baker
December 13, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Bill, we had talked many times about the ages of your father and Bob’s father who both had very meaningful lives. Sorry about both yours and Angie’s loss. Growing up in Cooper and going to the IGA Grocery that one of my classmates (Bill) father owned was a previledge and then in later years as Bob’s and my family grew they also knew the pleasure of Harry’s Grocery Store where he did the greeting. Nina and Bob
Reply
The Cole Automotive Group
December 14, 2011 at 8:23 am
Bill
As an organization, we would like to extend our condolences on the passing of your father. Harry served our dealerships for many years as a faithful, concerned, and conscientious dealer trade driver. More importantly, he brought smiles and laughter to all of our staff members. He was never too busy to stop and talk for awhile. If we did not see him for a few days, he would call in and ask, “You guys got everything under control down there?” He was sorely missed in his final years when he could no longer drive for us. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and Angie as you say goodbye to a unique man who will long be remembered in the reminiscences of this auto group.
Reply
Connie Born
December 14, 2011 at 8:31 am
Bill
Thinking of you as you close the final chapter of father and son. Prayers for you and your extended family as you say goodbye. It was a blessing to have known him.
Reply
Linda Henley West
December 14, 2011 at 9:49 am
Harry was alway a positive influence on the sales force at Cole Century. I can still hear his voice on the phone “Linda, what I want to know is if everything is under control?”
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Bill and Angie.
Reply
June Kennedy
July 19, 2012 at 9:47 pm
To the Family of Harry Thompson
I worked for Harry and Alice during my high school years. I loved working at the grocery store waiting on people I knew since I was a little girl. Harry and Alice were so good to me, they treated me like family. Great people.
My condolences.
June Johnson Kennedy
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