Jerry D. Thompson, age 70, of Helena passed away peacefully in his sleep at St. Peter’s Hospital on March 22, 2012. He was born on July 3, 1941 in Lewistown, MT to Harold and Vivian Thompson.
One of Jerry’s first jobs upon his arrival in Helena was the local dog catcher, therefore receiving the nickname of the “Hound Dog.” Jerry worked for the highway department, City of Helena and for the State of Montana in the Weights and Measures division. He retired in 1993; 32 years he dedicated to the State.
Jerry was inducted into the U.S. Army on December 7, 1961. He was honorably discharged on November 27, 1963. During that time, he was awarded the medal of Marksman (Rifle M-14).
He was a member of the Elks Lodge #193 and a member of the Raccoon Club at Nickels Casino.
Survivors include his nephew, Randy Thompson; sister-in-law, Nel Thompson; and cousins, Bill and Chuck Thomas and their families; all of Moore, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol Thompson, and his brother, Robert Thompson.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. with burial with military honors to follow at Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison. A reception will follow the burial service at the Elks Lodge, 330 Lola St. Memorials in Jerry’s name are suggested to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, c/o Algeria Shrine Temple, PO Box 4879, Helena, MT 59604, or to an organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com
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Allen Stenhjem says
WILL MISS jERRY ,GOD BLESS
Jennifer Paxson Johnson says
You, watched over my kids for along time, jacob loves you and so do I Jerry….You have a heart of gold….
Joyce Busby says
My heart goes out to the family and friends of Jerry. I respectfully wish to share the comfort and hope that the Bible holds out.
“If a man die, shall he live again?” asked the man Job long ago. (Job 14,14, King James Version) Perhaps you, too, have wondered about this. How would you feel if you knew that a reunion with your loves ones was possible right here on earth under the best of conditions?
Well, the Bible makes the promise: “Your dead ones will live…They will rise up.” And the Bible also says: “The righteous themselves will possess the earth and they will reside forever upon it.” Isaiah 26:19; Psalm 37:29
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leonard& jo ann vetsch says
so many memories we have with jer! he was such a good friend & neighbor to us at the condos on heritage st. even when we left helena he was always in contac.
we luv you jer and you will always have a special place in our heart. rest in peace.
Lisa & Ronald Ruybal says
Jerry will be missed. We have some of the greatest memories of Jerry and the gang at Nickols and at the Shrimp Fests. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you.
John Curry says
Good bye, old friend. It’s been a long road.