Dr. Howard O. Thompson
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Dr. Howard O. Thompson, 74, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Coatesville, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 in Punta Gorda. He was the beloved husband of Patricia S. Thompson with whom he shared 49 years of marriage.
Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late William K. and Charlotte Thompson. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Howard began his medical career while in the Military, graduating number one from the U.S. Naval Hospital Corps School. He continued his medical education and career, becoming a staff member of JohnÕs Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD and later the Chester County Hospital in West Chester. Specializing in Hematology and Holistic Medicine, Dr. Thompson went on to operate the H.O. Thompson Laboratory in Coatesville, PA, and most recently, the Holistic Health Institute of Punta Gorda. He moved to Punta Gorda in 1987 from his native Coatesville, PA. He was a former member of the Olivet United Methodist Church and was a member of Port Charlotte United Methodist Church in Port Charlotte, Florida, where he served on the Administration Board, Communion Staff, and as Head Usher for many years. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of Coatesville, PA, and Knight and past officer of the Order of Malta in Pennsylvania.
Howard, a former 3 times National Dance & Figure Skating Champion from 1950 to 1953, was active in Boy Scouting for 49 years, and enjoyed many activities with his wife, family and friends. Among his favorite pastimes were boating, flying, playing the organ, painting and wood carving.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by one son, Robert V. Pry and wife Karen, one brother, Edward Thompson; four grandsons, Christopher, Jeffrey, Brandon and Eric Pry; and two great grandchildren, Stephanie and Jeffrey Pry Jr.
A Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009 at the Olivet United Methodist Church, 310 E. Chestnut Street, Coatesville, PA 19320 followed by committal with Military Honors at Upper Octorara Cemetery in Parkesburg. Memorial donations may be made to Olivet United Methodist Church at the above address.
Services have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Dear Pat and Bob, Our
Dear Pat and Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Howard was one in a million. You could always count on Howard for a joke and a good laugh. I don't think I ever worked with a more jovial person. Not only was he a co-worker, but also a great friend. We shared alot of fun times together in PA and Florida.
Dottie
Dear Pat and Bob,
Richard, Ed, Bryan, and I send our love to you. Regretfully, we will not be there for the Memorial . Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.