Harry Claude Thompson

Male 1909 - 1996  (87 years)


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  • Name Harry Claude Thompson 
    Born 14 May 1909  Elco, Alexander County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 22 Jun 1996  Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 27 Jun 1996  Evergreen Memorial Gardens - Vancouver, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I9700  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 10 Nov 2020 

    Family Joan Vaughn,   b. 22 Jan 1925, Campbell, Dunklin County, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1994, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 15 Nov 1948 
    Children 
     1. Rhonda Marie Thompson,   b. 12 Mar 1956, Missouri, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jul 1974  (Age 18 years)
    Last Modified 3 Nov 2020 
    Family ID F4276  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 May 1909 - Elco, Alexander County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Jun 1996 - Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 27 Jun 1996 - Evergreen Memorial Gardens - Vancouver, Washington, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Harry Claude Thompson
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Harry Claude Thompson
    Name: Harry Claud Thompson
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 31
    Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 14 May 1909
    Birth Place: Eleo, Illinois, USA
    Residence Place: Cairo, Alexander, Illinois, USA
    Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Registration Place: Illinois, USA
    Employer: W. P. A.
    Weight: 140 lbs.
    Complexion: Ruddy
    Eye Color: Hazel
    Hair Color: Brown
    Height: 5' 6"
    Next of Kin: Mary Elizabeth Thompson

    Headstones
    Headstone of Harry Claude Thompson
    Headstone of Harry Claude Thompson
    Evergreen Memorial Gardens - Vancouver, Washington, USA

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      A service will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel for Harry C. Thompson, 87, who died at home Saturday, June 22, 1996. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

      Born May 14, 1909, in Elko, Ill., Mr. Thompson had lived in the Vancouver area 13 years. He had worked as a welder for 30 years, retiring in 1972. His family said he was an outstanding gardener and enjoyed attending garage sales. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Rose City Baptist Church in Portland.

      He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary E., in 1983, and his second wife, Joan, in 1995.

      Survivors include two daughters, Alice Wilushewski of Moscow, Pa., and Wilma L. Baker of Vancouver; one son, Robert L. of Portland; three sisters, Thelma M., Dorothy A. and Betty D., all of Granite City, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

      Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

      (Published in The Vancouver Columbian on June 25, 1996)