TRAVERSE CITY — Trenton “Tom” Poole Thompson, 71, of Traverse City passed away Nov. 7, 2015 at Munson Medical Center with his family by his side. He died after a vigorous fight with pneumonia because of complications from cancer.
Tom was born on Jan. 8, 1944 in Detroit to parents Orville Trenton and Nancy Buros Smith Thompson. His family was of Norwegian and Irish ancestry.
Tom attended Seaholm High School in Birmingham. Later, he served our country honorably as a member of the United States Army in the Vietnam conflict.
On Dec. 6, 1974, he married Evelyn Miller. Shortly after, he and Evelyn moved to Traverse City to raise a family.
Tom was enjoying retirement from his work as a financial advisor at Raymond James and Associates (previously Roney & Co.) where he worked for over 30 years. In his spare time he loved to golf, collect stamps and watch Red Wings hockey. Tom was an active member of the Traverse City Lions Club for many years and served as president of the club for a time. Tom was also active in the Disabled American Veterans. Additionally, he was a devoted member of Grace Episcopal Church. He attended services there weekly and was a member of the men’s club and served on the church board.
Tom is survived by his wife of 40 years Evelyn, son Douglas (Ebru Ozer) Thompson of Miami, daughter Nancy (Eric) Send of Interlochen; grandchildren, Ada Thompson of Miami, and Eva and Emery Send, of Interlochen, and another grandchild on the way; brother, Jim Thompson, and many other family members and friends. He was greatly loved and will be missed.
Visitation for friends and family will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at Grace Episcopal Church.
Memorial contributions in memory of Tom may be directed to the Disabled American Veterans.
Scott Aiman
Though Tom and I only knew each other for one year, 10th grade at Seaholm, we became good buddies. I remember him as being funny, fun and a loyal friend. Condolences and best wishes to his family. Scott Aiman
Starlet Brussel (Giarratano)
Tom will be in my prayers! Starlet (Brussel) Giarratano.