Obituaries : Glen Oren Thompson

Glen Oren Thompson, 97, of Fort Dodge passed away on Wed­nes­day, April 1, 2020 at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge. A Cele­bra­tion Of Life for Mar­jory, who passed away November 26, 2019, and Glen will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Glen Thompson, the son of Oren C. and Mae (Rieke) Thompson, was born on August 18, 1922, near Vinton, IA. Glen Oren Thompson was united in marriage to Marjory Jean Crisman on August 29, 1943, in Van Horne, IA. They had been happily married for 76 years.

Glen served 25 years as the Extension Recreation Specialist for the state of Iowa. Marjory and Glen volunteered full-time for the Heifer Project International for 12 years in Perryville, AR. Glen was very active at Friendship Haven, both in leadership roles and in the community. He was loving referred to as "the Mayor of Friendship Haven" by those who knew him and his involvement there. His favorite response to any question was, "Whatever", which was usually followed by a smile. He always had a 'funny' story to tell, whether you asked for one or not. Glen was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Glen is survived by his children, Michael (Lee Bowman) Thompson, Beth Izold, and Gayle Reed; grandchildren, Michele McFarland, Eric (Amy) Thompson, Brian (Amanda) Reed, and Matthew (Maria) Reed; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Kate Thompson; and many nieces and nephews.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents, Oren and Mae Thompson; sons-in-law, Dick Izold and Jon Reed; and his siblings, Marlyn (Mary Jane) Thompson and Harold Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Fund at Friendship Haven.