Howard E. Thompson

Howard went to be with the LORD on November 17, 2013. Howard was born on September 19, 1919 to Archie and Edith Finegan Thompson in Greenwood County near Eureka, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Augustine Thompson; brother, Leo Thompson and sister, Wanda Wolf. He is survived by two daughters, Patti Jo Grubbs and husband, Al, Susan K. Diaz and husband, Armando; son, Fred Thompson and wife, Darlene all of Albuquerque and son, Daniel Thompson and wife, Kelley of Florissant Mo; eleven grandchildren, Barbara Legendre, Russell Grubbs, Matthew Diaz, Tricia Mueller, La Dora Sella, Nelson Bemis, Fred Thompson Jr., Rob Thompson, Jeramy Thompson, Anna Thompson and Dana Thompson; and eleven great-grandchildren; Chrycia Legendre, Amanda Legendre, Keenan Diaz, Devon Diaz, Jordan Mueller, Micah Mueller, Charlotte Mueller, Kathryn Mueller, Ryann Mueller, Joseph Thompson and Lea Thompson. The nation has lost another of its WWII veterans. He served with the 8th Air Force, 93rd Bomb Group, 328th Bomb Squadron and was stationed at Hardwick Air Base England in 1942. He was an aircraft mechanic working on B-24 Liberator bombers. He resided in Wichita, KS for many years where he worked for Beachcraft and the Air Force at McConnell AFB. He retired as a civil servant from the Air Force at Kirtland AFB, NM, in 1969 after a 20 year career. He was a member of American Legion Post 49. In his retirement he enjoyed square dancing, hiking with a hiking club and jewelry making. Father is resting in peace with our LORD, with mother at his side and visiting with his life-long friends, Jack and Frances Ingram. The family would like to thank the staff at Canyon Rehab, especially Ollie and Julie, the staff at Lovelace Women's Hospital, and a heartfelt thank you to Lynette from Gentiva Hospice for the loving, kind and compassionate care she provided our father. Pallbearers are Chris Mueller, Matthew Diaz, Keenan Diaz, Jordan Mueller, Russell Grubbs and Jeramy Thompson. A Rosary will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, November 21, 2013, 9:00 a.m. at The Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Road NE. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.