Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Thompson, William S. 2008
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Greenville Daily News, 6 Oct 2008

William S. Thompson, 83, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008, at his home. 
He was born Sept. 3, 1925, in Muskegon, the son of William and Elsie M.
(Jeffrey) Thompson.

Mr. Thompson was a longtime resident of the Sheridan area and was formerly of
Palo.  He retired from Belding Products and golfing was his passion during his
retirement years.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a life member of
VFW Post 5065 of Sheridan and a member of the Greenville American Legion.  He
loved spending time with his family and friends.  He married Joan D. Dietrich on
Nov. 15, 1947, in Hubbardston.

He is survived by three daughters, Tamara and Gary Steere of Belding, Carla and
Mike Durdle of Sheridan, Carma and Ken Petersen of Boddentown, Grand Cayman; six
grandsons, Matt and Teresa Steere, Andy and Stephanie Steere, all of Golden,
Colo., Scott and Marianne Durdle of Charleston, S.C., Chad and Angie Durdle of
Gowen, Jeff Petersen of Sheridan, Chris Petersen of Grand Rapids; seven
great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Zachary and Adrian Durdle of Charleston, S.C.,
Kyle, Madison and Emma Durdle of, Gowen, Nicholas Steere of Golden, Colo.; his
golfing buddies, Lloyd Cardis of Sheridan, Bob Caderet of Stanton, Bob Brundage
of Crystal; and many other friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan D. Thompson, on April 15, 2006; and
an infant daughter who died at birth.

In accordance with Mr. Thompson’s wishes, there will not be any visitation or
funeral services, as cremation has already taken place.  For those desiring to
do so, the family has suggested memorial considerations to the Central Montcalm
High School golf team.  Simpson Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the
Thompson family with care and compassion during their time of loss and
bereavement.


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