1944
Aten
2007
Aten W. Thompson
July 28, 1944 — June 24, 2007
Aten "Tom" W. Thompson, Jr. 62, of Silvis, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 24, 2007 of a heart attack at 5:20 a.m. while sleeping at home.
Funeral services are 11a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Heritage Wesleyan Church, Rock Island.
He was born on July 28, 1944 in Moline, the son of Aten and Jeanette Thompson. He married Sherri Whitmore on January 16, 1971 in Rock Island.
He graduated from UTHS in 1963. He served in the US Army from 1964-67 in Germany as an MP and an Honor Guard member. He worked at John Deere Harvester beginning in 1964. He then worked at John Deere Plow Planter, retiring June 30, 1991 as a supervisor and later a tour guide after retirement. Since retirement he has worked at the Greater Quad City Auto Auction as a condition reporter. He attended Heritage Wesleyan Church in Rock Island.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Bailey, watching Nascar and Formula 1 races and had a huge passion for cars, he loved riding his motorcycle in the evening with Sherri, taking walks with her and playing with his sweet granddaughters. He had attended the first Mathias Family Reunion the day before and had a wonderful time with his family. His family is proud that he was a donor for the Gift of Hope.
Tom will be greatly missed and was well loved and adored by his wife, Sherri; his eldest son David (Lauri), Rapids City; and his youngest son Daniel (Connie), Silvis. His beautiful Granddaughters; Kaylee,10, Jenna, 6, Alexis, 4, and Zoey, 3 months. Sisters and spouses include Rosa and George "Larry" Sweat, Chatham, IL; Theresa and Larry "Buck" Foltz, Houston, TX; Cindy and George Waller, Olympia, WA, who were all in the Quad Cities for the family reunion, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services are 11a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Heritage Wesleyan Church, Rock Island.
He was born on July 28, 1944 in Moline, the son of Aten and Jeanette Thompson. He married Sherri Whitmore on January 16, 1971 in Rock Island.
He graduated from UTHS in 1963. He served in the US Army from 1964-67 in Germany as an MP and an Honor Guard member. He worked at John Deere Harvester beginning in 1964. He then worked at John Deere Plow Planter, retiring June 30, 1991 as a supervisor and later a tour guide after retirement. Since retirement he has worked at the Greater Quad City Auto Auction as a condition reporter. He attended Heritage Wesleyan Church in Rock Island.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog Bailey, watching Nascar and Formula 1 races and had a huge passion for cars, he loved riding his motorcycle in the evening with Sherri, taking walks with her and playing with his sweet granddaughters. He had attended the first Mathias Family Reunion the day before and had a wonderful time with his family. His family is proud that he was a donor for the Gift of Hope.
Tom will be greatly missed and was well loved and adored by his wife, Sherri; his eldest son David (Lauri), Rapids City; and his youngest son Daniel (Connie), Silvis. His beautiful Granddaughters; Kaylee,10, Jenna, 6, Alexis, 4, and Zoey, 3 months. Sisters and spouses include Rosa and George "Larry" Sweat, Chatham, IL; Theresa and Larry "Buck" Foltz, Houston, TX; Cindy and George Waller, Olympia, WA, who were all in the Quad Cities for the family reunion, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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