Ina R Thompson

1919 - 1991  (72 years)

• Name	Ina R Thompson
  Born	4 Jan 1919	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	23 Sep 1991	Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	26 Sep 1991	Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Person ID	I6650	Rossville
  Last Modified	18 Nov 2018

  
  

  Father	Nels Thompson,   b. 24 Aug 1874, Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri ,   d. 13 Aug 1962, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  (Age 87 years)
  Mother	Alta Rosetta Keller Thompson,   b. 18 Apr 1878, Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas ,   d. 26 Apr 1966, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  (Age 88 years)
  Married	6 Mar 1899	Adrian, Jackson County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 1 Delia couple celebrates 59th wedding annivesrary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson of Delia celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary Sunday, March 9. Those present were brothers and sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Linn Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson; Curtis and Ina Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bowers, Christina, Ruth Anne, Larry and Johnny Bowers. The beautiful four-tier cake was made by Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson and children; Mr. Vernon Keller and Skipper.
  		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 2 Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson Open house for 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson will hold open house at their farm home six miles north of Delia, March 8, from 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon in observance of their 60th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
  		Anniversary- Thompson, Nels and Alta 3 Observe 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at their home north of Delia, March 8, 1959. Their four daughters served dinner to the couple and their brothers and sister. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Nels Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Thompson, Mr, and Mrs. L. V. Keller, Mrs. Alma Keller, a cousin, all of Delia, Mr. and Mrs. James Worthington, Rawlings, Wyoming, and Mr. and Mrs. Levi Keller, Rossville. Grandchildren present were Harry Herrington, Dr. and Mrs. James Brennan, Larry, Ruth Anne, Johnny and Diane Bowers. Also present were Father Nebiols, Lawrence and Alfred Bowers, Marvin Berry and Norma Fortier. At the reception which followed, Ina Thompson cut the lovely three tiered cake that was baked and presented as a gift by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Gideon of Emmett. Mrs. Emma Bowers poured the punch. Also assisting at the reception were Mrs. Stella Herrington. Mrs. James Brennan. Ruth Anne Bowers and Mrs. Lawrence Bowers. Nearly 200 friends and relatives signed the guest book, coming from Hiawatha, Holton, Soldier, Topeka. Rossville, Eskridge, St. Marys, Mayetta, Emmett, and Delia. They brought many lovely gifts. Alta and Nels were married at the U. B. Church at Adrian, March 6, 1899, by the Rev. J. Wykert. Two of his children attended the reception, Lydia and Olin. There were three in attendance at the reception that were present at the wedding 60 years ago. Chris Thompson, Lin Keller and Lillie Keller Worthington. Their first home was one mile west of their present one and they have spent their entire married life in this community. They have led an active life taking part in all community affairs. Although confined to a wheelchair, Alta does most of her house work and pieces quilts for pastime. Nels still farms 400 acres of land and every nice day finds him on one of his new tractors in the field. They have served their community well and thru the years Nels has held many a public office. They are the parents of five living children, Stella Herrington, Silver Lake; Ina and Curtis of Topeka; Emma Bowers and Christina Bowers, Delia. They enjoy television but most of all they enjoy the visits from friends and relatives.
  Family ID	F594	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Died - 23 Sep 1991 - Silver Lake, Shawnee County, Kansas Buried - 26 Sep 1991 - Adrian Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents		Obituary- Thompson, Ina 1 Ina R. Thompson SILVER LAKE – Ina R. Thompson, 72, Silver Lake, died Monday, Sept. 23, 1991, at her home. Miss Thompson was a nurse and instructor at Christ Hospital and later Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka from 1945 until 1976 until she retired in 1983. She was born Jan. 4, 1919, near Delia, the daughter of Nels and Alta Keller Thompson. She was graduated from High Prairie Grade School, Delia High School, then in 1945 from Christ Hospital School of Nursing, Topeka. Miss Thompson attended the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. She was a member of American Nurses Association and Kansas Nurses Association. Survivors include two sisters, Christian Bowers, Delia, and Emma Bowers, Silver Lake. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. Burial will be in Adrian Cemetery north of Delia. Miss Thompson will lie in state after 2 p.m. today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. today. She later will lie in state an hour before service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. Ina R. Thompson Ina R. Thompson, 72, Silver Lake, died Monday, September 23, 1991, at her home. Miss Thompson was a nurse and instructor at Christ Hospital and later Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka from 1945 until 1976. She worked at Topeka Veterans Administration Hospital from 1976 until she retired in 1983. She was born January 4, 1919, near Delia, the daughter of Nels and Alta Keller Thompson. She was graduated from High Prairie Grade School, Delia High School, then in 1945 from Christ Hospital School of Nursing, Topeka. Miss Thompson attended the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. She was a member of American Nurses Association and Kansas Nurses Association. Survivors include two sisters, Christian Bowers, Delia, and Emma Bowers, Silver Lake; a brother-in-law, Alfred Bowers, Silver Lake; and many nieces and nephews. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake. Burial was in Adrian Cemetery north of Delia. Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church in Silver Lake.
  		Funeral card- Thompson, Ina 2 In Loving Memory Of Ina R. Thompson Born January 4, 1919 Died September 23, 1991 Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Thursday United Methodist Church Silver Lake, Kansas Officiating The Reverend Susan Twigg Musicians- Rick & Diane Budden Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Verschelden Chapel Casket Bearers Rodney Herrington, Duane Herrington, Lawrence Bowers, Larry Bowers, James Brennan, Andrew Walker Interment- Adrian Cemetery Adrian Twsp - Jackson Co. - Kansas