Jeffrey Adam Thompson
November 30, 2010
Jeffrey Adam Thompson, 54, died November 30, 2010, at his home.
Jeff was born December 19, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Mildred and Thomas Thompson. He proudly served in the Navy for four years. He worked as a coach for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Jeff enjoyed boating at Sun Valley, hunting, fishing, gardening and especially the trips he would take with his son. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited. Jeff was a very witty and humorous man who loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Susan; son, Adam (Shawna); a grandchild on the way; siblings, Thomas (Kelli) Thompson, Benjamin (Lorrie) Thompson, Karla Thompson, Tomalin (Ronnie) Throener and Laura (Dick) Stanley; mother in law, Ellen “Nellie” Reisman; a host of other family and friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and father in law, Kenneth Reisman.
A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 6, 2010, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines, burial will follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. A visitation will occur Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa Injured Vet Grant Program.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Deb McWilliams class of "74
12/06/2010
My heartfelt condolences in your loss of Jeff. He was a great guy and a friend to many. He will be missed by all of us. I am truely glad that Jeff and I had been friends. I will miss you much Jeff, see you again someday.
Love you forever,
friends always...
Deb McWilliams
(class of 74)
Dan & Nancy Baker
12/06/2010
Suzy,
We were so sorry to hear about you losing Jeff. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to you and Adam. Please let us know if we can help you with anything, anytime.
Bill "Shaky" Hitsman
12/04/2010
Jeff was a true friend and mentor for over twenty years. I will always remember training to be a field examiner with him and the good times we had. Whenever I needed a place to stay during a snowstorm or help moving, Jeff was the first one to step up and lend any assistance. I will treasure his friendship and remember his great demeanor and attitude for as long as I am. Sue and Adam my sincere heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. Take care and may God Bless.
Donna Davilla
12/04/2010
Ben,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother, Jeff.
Heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.
kim lumadue
12/04/2010
Susie,iam so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love You Always Kim Lumadue 12/04/10
Bob Ward
12/04/2010
Suzy, Adam, and Family,
Jeff was like a brother to me. He was one of my closest friends I've known. He helped me both on and off the job while I lived in Des Moines. As a peer with the Department of Veteran's Affairs, he always took care of Veteran's and their dependents in a professional, caring manner, with a positive attitude. He showed compassion to all, treated people with dignity and respect, and always poured his heart and soul into serving others. He displayed integrity, wisdom, knowledge, courage, and right judgement. When I was down and needed encouragement, a place to stay, or a friend to lean on, he was there. Jeff was one in a million, one of a kind, a terrific leader who put others first. My thoughts and prayers are with Suzy and Adam. I will remember Jeff as a good man with a heart of gold who sacraficed alot of himself for the benefit of others. He really loved his family and treated me like family.
Lyle Stratton
12/03/2010
I had the privilege of working with Jeff many years ago with the VA. He was a hard worker, caring, intelligent and had an amazing ability to turn a phrase with a unique and witty response to whatever was going on. I always admired him and am greatly saddened to hear of his passing.
May we all feel God' presence and blessing even as we grieve this tragic loss.
Larry Klemesrud
12/02/2010
Jeff was a Trememdnous Asset to the Veterans Administration and all the veterans he served and the CVSO's he helped train.
My thought and Prayers are with you and yours.
God Bless you ALL
Larry Klemesrud
Mitchell Co. Vet. Affairs
Mark Grimm
12/02/2010
Too soon.
Bye, Jeff
Julie & Dennis Evans
12/02/2010
Qurley Sue and Family,
We send our deepest sincere sympathy for your family. We are sorry you have lost a husband, father and Grandfather. May Jeff be at peace.
Now there will be a angel looking out for your family.
Jeff will never be forgotten.
Julie & Dennis Evans
Don Tyne
12/02/2010
Jeff helped hundreds of veterans and he also trained VSOs, he will be greatly missed.
jim& regan kelley
12/02/2010
to qurley adam and shawna
our condolences go out to you and your family
jeff was an all around funny guy he was always picking on me
we will miss him comming over to my parents house and having some
beers with my dad on a saturday night jeff was always there when you
needed him he will be missed by all who knew him as a loving husband
a father and a father in law and most of all a soon to be grandpa
Dave Reisman
12/02/2010
Suzy, Adam and Jeff's entire family; I am truly sorry for your loss of Jeff. My heart felt condolences which extends from our whole family. I know this is hard for all of you, but as you know as well as I do it will get better with time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and please know that even though I cannot be there in person on Monday, I will be there in spirit and will be thinking of you.
THOMAS LARYEA
12/02/2010
May the good Lord strengthen and keep you and your family in His bossom during this difficult time.