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Douglas R. Thompson

11/30/1951 - 11/1/2018


Obituary


Douglas R. Thompson, 66, of Britt passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Westview Care Center in Britt.

Memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Ewing Funeral Home, 178 Center Street West in Britt, with Pastor Willie Rosin officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 12:00 PM prior to memorial service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Douglas Ray, son of Martin and Maxine (Keller) Thompson, was born on November 30, 1951 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. Doug grew up in Britt and graduated from Britt High School, where he was involved in athletics and elected president of his junior class. After graduation, Doug attended Iowa State University.

In his early years, Doug’s interest in science and nature was complimented by his creativity; he was an excellent problem solver, an impressive debater, and a skillful potter.

Doug is survived by his mother Maxine Thompson; brothers Carl (Karen) Thompson and David (Rosemarie) Thompson; sisters-in-law Marla Thompson and Beverly Wild; nephews Gregory, Joseph, Christopher and Alexander Thompson; and niece Rachel (Cory) Schrank and her children Cole, Campbell, and Reed.

Doug was preceded in death by his father Martin; brother Martin Jr.; and step-brother Gary.

The family would like to thank the Westview Care Center staff for the kind and professional attention given to Doug while he was a resident.