Kent passed away peacefully on Thursday, the 15th of November 2018, at the age of 59. He was born in Ottawa, IL on the 4th of February 1959 to the late Mark and Janice Thompson. In his teen years, he moved to Manteca, CA and was raised by his grandparents, Walter “Bud” and Lucille Bruck. He graduated from East Union High School, Manteca CA in 1977, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton CA in 1980. and San Francisco State University in 1983. Also, in 1983 Kent married his wife on Valentine’s Day, and was Commissioned in the United States Air Force in May.
Kent and his wife moved to Biloxi MS in 1984, Colorado Springs CO in 1985, then to Ramstein Germany in 1988, where their first daughter was born. 1991 found Kent’s family returning to Colorado Springs CO, where their second daughter was born. Kent’s family of four moved to NE in 1996, and have called it home ever since. Kent’s civilian career was in the Finance and Insurance Industry. At the time of his passing, Kent was the Director of Government Programs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, a company which he had been with for over 12 years.
Throughout his life, Kent had a passion for hunting, Harley’s, and travel, and was always planning his next adventure. His true joy though, came from being called “Papa” by four adoring grandchildren, and providing them with sweet treats at every opportunity. Kent is survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons-in-law, four grandchildren, an older brother, a sister-in-law and a lifetime of cherished family and friends.
A Day of Celebration to Honor the Life of
Kent A. Trelford Thompson
Thursday, December 6th, 2018
10 AM - Celebration of Life followed by a Spaghetti Luncheon
Crosby Burket Swanson Golden Funeral Home
11902 West Center Road, Omaha NE 68144
1 PM - Depart for Omaha National Cemetery
2 PM - Interment Service
Omaha National Cemetery
14250 Schram Road, Omaha NE 68138
3 PM - Social Time
The Good Life, Sports Bar & Grill South
11336 South 96th Street, Papillion NE 68046
In lieu of flowers memorials to charity of your choice.
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