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Gilbert T Thompson
November 4, 1925 - February 28, 2009
THOMPSON
Gilbert T. age 83, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on Feb. 28, 2009. Preceded in death by parents, Levi and Anna Thompson; and sister, Janice Olson. Born on Dec. 4, 1925 in Madison, MN. Served in the U.S. Army, graduated from the School of Forestry at the University of Minnesota. In 1950 married Elizabeth Ann Erickson. They resided in Madison for nearly 30 years where they raised four daughters. He was employed by Great Plains Lumber Company which included a six state region. His position before retirement was Director of Operations in St. Paul. He enjoyed family, time at the cabin and travel, especially to National Parks. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth; daughters, Laurel Paulson (Darrell), Elizabeth Sportel (Brad), Pamela Storry (Alan) and Sara Haggerty (David); twelve grandchildren, Mark, Wade, Saundra, Michael Paulson, Eric Sportel, Claire, Trent, Jack Storry, Michael, Ryan, Travis, Allie Haggerty; siblings, Lawrence Thompson, Sylvia Johnson, Alice Hanson, Ruth Thompson, Severt Thompson, Lyle Thompson, David Thompson. Memorials preferred to Dakota County Community Action Council. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 11:00 AM, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN Henry W. Anderson 952-432-2331 obit.HenryWAnderson.com