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Mt. Hope Pioneer Cemetery ~ Vernon Albert Thompson
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Thompson, Vernon Albert
LAST: Thompson FIRST: Vernon MID: Albert
GENDER: M MAIDEN NAME:  TITLE: 
BORN: 23 May 1916 DIED: 11 Oct 2003 BURIED: Oct 2003
OCCUPATION:  Farmer
BIRTH PLACE:  Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
DEATH PLACE: Marion Co., Oregon
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OBITUARY: 
May 23, 1916 - October 11, 2003
SALEM - Vern was born in Salem, Oregon to Albert and Ora Thompson. He was the younger of two children. His sister, Mabel, predeceased him. He attended Salem High School. He lived his entire life in Marion County.
Vern was raised on his family farm in the Silverton Hills. The family later moved to a farm near Jefferson, Oregon. He continued to operate his family farm after his father passed away. Vern operated the farm for many years and raised primarily grass seed and sheep. He sold the farm in 1976 and moved to Salem where he retired.
Vern loved hunting and fishing and made many trips over the years to central and eastern Oregon to fish and deer hunt with his family and friends. Vern was a pilot and enjoyed flying his own small airplane. He was a big fan of Atlanta Braves baseball.
Vern’s favorite pastime was buying, selling and trading new cars. By his own account he owned more than 150 automobiles during his lifetime. Vern was also a long time member of the Salem area Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Vern is survived by his son, Montie Thompson of Hermiston, Oregon; grandson, Todd Thompson of Jacksonville, Florida; and great-grandson, Tyler Thompson;. Stepdaughter, Carol Thompson predeceased him in 1975.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service which will be held at 11 a.m. Wed., Oct. 15 at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service with private interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Statesman Journal 14 Oct 2003
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Thompson
Vernon Albert
May 23, 1916
October 11, 2003
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SJ 14 Oct 2003
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