Gary Blaine Thompson

Gary B. Thompson, 78, passed away May 17, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice. He was born July 15, 1941, in Ottawa, IL. He was the son of the late Wilbert and Arlie (Knutson) Thompson. He married Carol A. Kasper on February 18, 1967; she preceded him in death on December 29, 2017. After they moved to Fort Wayne, he worked for North American Van Lines. He also owned TNT Karts for over 30 years. He was also involved in the local Make-A-Wish Foundation. Survivors include son Blaine (Katy) Thompson. Niece Jo Ellen (Les) Lamoreaux of Canoga Park, CA; Nephew Robert Neil (Elizabeth) Thompson of San Marcos, CA; brother-in-law Allen (Bruni) Kasper of Ocean Shores, WA, sister in law Jean Kasper of Plainfield, IL and one grandchild on the way. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gordon Thompson on July 1, 2019. The family will hold a Celebration of life on Saturday July 18, 2020 from 1pm until 3pm at Coyote Creek Golf Club, 4935 Hillegas Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. For more information about the celebration, please e-mail [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carol A. Thompson Nursing Scholarship in care of the Indiana University Foundation, PO Box 6460, Indianapolis, IN 46206-6460, or at give.iu.edu. Arrangements entrusted to D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home 4017 Maplecrest Road Ft. Wayne, IN. To sign the online guestbook go to: www.mccombandsons.com