Harold E. Thompson was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 unexpectedly at home. He was born January 9, 1946 to Glen E. and Eileen (Cunningham) Thompson.
He was raised on the home ranch southeast of Alliance, Nebraska. Harold graduated from Alliance High School in 1963, and Denver Automotive and Diesel Mechanic School. He served in the U.S. Army. Harold had fond memories of family train trips, visiting Disney Land when it first opened in 1955, and working cattle on the Sandhills land he loved.
Harold married Marge (Margaret Ann) Seeley on July 10, 1972. To this union, six children were born: Karla (Dean) Hall, Jodi (Paul) Fries, Glenda (Darren) McCune, Keri (Mike) Gibson, Gene (Izzy) Thompson, and Sara (Dustin) Hicks.
Family meant everything to Harold. He truly loved his children, their spouses, his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Grandchildren: Chandler, Cody, Taylee, Emily, Aleshia, Madilyn, Nason, Daycin, Braylin, Bo, Kyden, Bransen, Jaxden, Truett, Millie, Micheal (Reve'); Great-grandchildren: Achen and Aniston.
Harold was known for his hard work, reliability, and stability. His children have fond memories of moving cattle, digging auto gates, calving, brandings, and always taking a break at noon for lunch, Paul Harvey, and family time. Music was always playing in the background when Harold was around, a testament to his dedication to his work and family.
Harold became an over-the-road truck driver in 2000. Harold and Marge enjoyed seeing the United States and hauling loads from all over Alaska to Florida, California to Maine. Harold could have been known as an introvert to many, but to his family, he was funny, caring, out going, fun-loving, and thrived with family around.
Harold retired in 2015 and threw himself into the care of his wife and grandchildren. He was always available to drive you anywhere, fix any car or household tasks, baby sit grandchildren or grand-puppies, or mow a neighbor's yard. If Harold could help, he would. In retirement, he became Honey Bear Preschool's principal and fix-it man. Generations of children knew Mr. Thompson as a funny, light-hearted soul! Harold spent his time gardening, maintaining his storage shed, taking family trips, and gambling with his wife.
Harold is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; his brother, Grover (Vicki) Thompson; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Pat (Darrell)Andersen, Johna Eaton, and John (Karyn) Seeley; many nieces and nephews, and friends.
Harold was welcomed to Heaven by his parents, his granddad, Clay Cunningham, his Auntie Alice, his in-laws, Burdell and Pat Seeley, and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Steve Anderson.
There will be no services at this time. Condolences can be sent to the family home at 1507 Toluca, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com