Elam L. Thompson
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Elam L. Thompson, 92, of West Fallowfield Twp., Atglen, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at his home. He was the widower of his beloved wife, Helen Richey Thompson, who passed away in 2004 after they had shared 54 years of marriage together.
Born on the farm in which he passed, he was the son of the late T. Phillips Thompson and Ruth L. Landis Thompson. He was a 1936 graduate of the former West Fallowfield High School. He farmed his land his entire life, and was also a School Bus Driver for 20 years with Althouse Transportation.
He was a member of the Skerrett Lodge #343 F. & A. M. of Cochranville since 1945, and he was the oldest living member of the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church of Atglen, holding membership for 71 years. He was also a member of the Cochranville Fire Co.
He is survived by his children: Helen L. wife of Donald Taylor of Nokesville, Va., William L. Thompson and wife Rebecca of Atglen, Sandra R. wife of Scott Richards of Elverson, Kurt A. Thompson and wife Danise of Atglen, Becky T. wife of David Troop of Cochranville, Patricia T. wife of Nicholas Softchin of Atglen and Phillips H. Thompson and wife Susan of Cochranville; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Jay E. Thompson in 1985; one brother, Robert and two sisters, Mary and Ruth.
The Funeral will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, Main St. & Ridge Ave, Atglen with Rev. Jason Link officiating. Interment will follow in the adjoining Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held from 9 until 10:50 a.m., at which time The Masonic Service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Elam's memory to either the Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 282, Atglen, Pa. 19310, or to the Neighborhood Hospice Center, 400 E. Marshall, West Chester, PA 19380.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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My Thoughts, Prayers and Love are with all of you at this time.
Love Lillian
your dad
Kurt and family - I am so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We would like to offer our
We would like to offer our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Father. The whole family were always there for your dad. May the good memories help you thru this difficult time. God Bless, Denny, Sherry Mowday and The Sam Softchin family
Our sincere condolences to
Our sincere condolences to Helen and the Thompson family in the loss of their dear husband and father. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathy
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
My mom, Jean Hartshorne, was very fond of your parents and enjoyed being a bus driver with them.
May God be your strength during this difficult time.
Hugs to all of you.
In Sympathy
My deepest condolences go out to the entire Thompson family in the loss of your Dad. I will keep him and all of you in my prayers during this sad time. With Sympathy - Patty Debiak Sardella
Your Father
Dear Thompson Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the strength of your family bond keep you strong. Love you guys. Laura Slack
our thoughts an prayers go
our thoughts an prayers go out to the thompson family at this tough time.
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our thoughts an prayers go out to the thompson family at this tough time.
the yunkin family
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Thompson Family
To the Thompson family i am so sorry for the loss of father. He was a very sweet man. My thoughts and prays go out to the family.To Pat,Kurt,William,Becky,Helen,Sandra,Phillips and his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be deeply missed. Love Nancy
Condolences for the Thompson family
Sending my condolences to Sandy, Becky, and the entire Thompson family for your loss. May your family bonds be strong and your memories give you peace and comfort.
Sincere Sympathy,
Rhonda Harvey Hardesty