I met Don, at the Westward-Ho , where he was my boss. I was doing breaks that day on Father’s Day. When I was done doing breaks, I asked him if there was anything else he needed me to do. He said go home and spend time with your dad. I said I couldn’t do that because my dad passed away in 1971. He said well I’ll be your dad, and I said OK! from that day forward, he was my dad. I left Nevada and move to Missouri. I got married and had two children after I moved here. Don was always a part of their lives. Sending birthday cards and Christmas cards. We always spoke on our birthdays. And on Father’s Day. Don was a soft spoken man with a big heart. I will treasure our 30+ years together. I and my family will miss him dearly..My heart goes out to the whole family. I know it’s a difficult time, but I hope you find tears of joy in the stories that you will recant about him.❤️
Melba Franklin

Don was truly one of the kindest, sweetest souls we’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was such a thoughtful, warm, and genuinely caring person. He had a way of making people feel welcome, We will always remember his warmth and how graciously he would always welcomed our kids to visit his koi pond and share the beautifully landscaped backyard he and his wife Mary created together. Those are such special memories we will forever cherish.  Sending you and your entire family so much love, strength, and comfort during this difficult time. Please know that he will never be forgotten.  With all our love and heartfelt condolences, Wayne, Marta, Mila, Oliver & Lukas. ❤️🙏

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Donald Robert Thompson

March 5, 1938 – October 18, 2026

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