IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Norman Emil

Norman  Emil Thompson Profile Photo

Thompson

Jan 20, 1941 — Dec 5, 2020

Obituary

On December 05, 2020 the beautiful Bass voice of Norman Thompson was silenced, his beloved music gone. He passed away from COVID-19 after a short illness.

Beloved husband of Susan Warner (VanDeventer), loving stepfather of MaryClare (Kent) Williams, Kathleen (Greg) Fyffe, Robert Warner, and Michael (Shelly) Warner. Grandfather of Shaun, Cameron Fyffe, Jordan Fyffe (Tim) McLeod, Sarah Williams (Eray) Canagir, Ryan (Deanna) Williams, Michael, David and Matthew Warner. Thrilled to be Great Grand Father of Carson Canagir, Emersyn McLeod and YanaRose Williams. Survived by his sister, Shirley (Bruce) Knisel of Florida, and his "adopted Brother", Ken Gibson of Lansing, MI. Predeceased by his sister Joan (William) Taulbe.


Music was his life. Affiliated for over 50 years with the Barbershop Harmony Society, his rich Bass was known as one of the finest In the society. He sang with quartets, many award winning, and particularly the Vagabonds. They sang on the Phil Donahue Show and at Pine Knob. He sang with
A Cappella Choruses and in small musical Theater (including Music Man and Carousel) an A Cappella Sextet, a light Jazz Sextet, the Choir of Redeemer Lutheran Church and the Farmington Community Chorus. He had several albums and CDS.

Norm was an avid Nature Photographer and produced over 7,000 slides. Known in the Family as the "Bug & Flower Man", he was never seen without his camera. He spent his career as a Finished Carpenter in various Construction projects, In later years he was a Building Cost Estimator.
He loved our big family and knew He was loved by all.


Due to COVID-19, cremation has taken place and there will be no service at this time. There will be a memorial service in 2021. Please leave a thought on the website Thayer-Rock Funeral Home.

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