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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Three former Ashland football players get probation, fine for robbing pizza delivery driver ... ACCESS volunteer receives Community Service Award ... Jacksonville woman suspected in uncle's death ... Three former Ashland football players get probation, fine for robbing pizza delivery driver ... ACCESS volunteer receives Community Service Award ... Jacksonville woman suspected in uncle's death ... Donald L. Thompson Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 22, 2016 at 2:00 AM Posted Jul. 22, 2016 at 2:00 AM » Social News June 29, 1935 - July 20, 2016 Donald "Don" L. Thompson, 81, passed away July 20, 2016 at Roxy Ann Memory Community in Medford, Ore. He was born June 29, 1935 in Springfield, Ill. to Clyde and Lodema Thompson. Don worked for Bryds Market in Grants Pass, Ore.; Meisters Bi-Rite Market in Ashland, Ore.; and Fred Meyer in Medford, Ore. He married Betty R. (Wheat) Thompson June 6, 1954 and the couple had their 62nd wedding anniversary this spring. Don was a devoted member of Rogue Valley Christian Church. He was also a member of Rogue Valley Umpires Association and Star Promenade Square Dancers. His hobbies included woodworking, camping, and all types of sports; most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Donald is survived by his loving wife, Betty; daughters, Debra Sybrant (Mark) of Dallas, Ore., Susan Bryant (Dale) of White City, Ore.; sons, Kenneth Thompson (Jeanie) of Talihina, Okla. and Gary Thompson (Sherri) of Eagle Point, Ore.; grandchildren, Tara, Troy, Matt, Shannon, Andy, Amber, Nikki, and Sarah; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lodema Thompson; and his brother, Larry Thompson. A memorial service officiated by David Wise will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Rogue Valley Christian Church. Arrangements in care of Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 22, 2016 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501