In Memory Of
Vaughn Leland Thompson
1933
2020
Vaughn Leland Thompson
June 14, 1933 — April 22, 2020
Vaughn Leland Thompson , 86, Topeka, Kansas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
He was born June 14, 1933 at Woodlawn, Kansas in Nemaha County, the son of Arthur and Lois (McClain) Thompson.
He loved spending time with his family and would help where he could. He loved his Country and served as a member of the United States Army in active duty from 1953 to 1955, during the Korean War.
He farmed his small farm and worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 35 years.
He was a member of the Auburn Presbyterian Church where he had served as a session member.
He married the love of his life, Marjorie Genene Thomas on July 10, 1960. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two sons, Kevin (Laura) Thompson, Topeka, KS; Michael (Amy) Thompson, Burlingame, KS; a daughter, Genene (Eric) Vass, Topeka, KS; one brother, Bill (Julia) Thompson, Hiawatha, KS; three grandchildren, Lakin (Brandon) Conley, Garrett Vass, Jacob Thompson, two step-grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Boer, Emily Kamler, one great grandchild, Ellis Boer, a brother-in-law, Guilford (Norma) Thomas, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law, Darryl (Wilma) Thompson.
A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn Presbyterian Church, 1101 N. Washington St.; PO Box 329 Auburn, KS 66402 or the Alzheimer's Association.
To leave a special message for Vaughn's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born June 14, 1933 at Woodlawn, Kansas in Nemaha County, the son of Arthur and Lois (McClain) Thompson.
He loved spending time with his family and would help where he could. He loved his Country and served as a member of the United States Army in active duty from 1953 to 1955, during the Korean War.
He farmed his small farm and worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 35 years.
He was a member of the Auburn Presbyterian Church where he had served as a session member.
He married the love of his life, Marjorie Genene Thomas on July 10, 1960. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include two sons, Kevin (Laura) Thompson, Topeka, KS; Michael (Amy) Thompson, Burlingame, KS; a daughter, Genene (Eric) Vass, Topeka, KS; one brother, Bill (Julia) Thompson, Hiawatha, KS; three grandchildren, Lakin (Brandon) Conley, Garrett Vass, Jacob Thompson, two step-grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Boer, Emily Kamler, one great grandchild, Ellis Boer, a brother-in-law, Guilford (Norma) Thomas, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law, Darryl (Wilma) Thompson.
A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn Presbyterian Church, 1101 N. Washington St.; PO Box 329 Auburn, KS 66402 or the Alzheimer's Association.
To leave a special message for Vaughn's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Vaughn Leland Thompson, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, August 22, 2020
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Memorial Service
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
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