Harland Tennet Thompson

Harland Tennet Thompson was born on November 12, 1913 to Edin and Ida Kravig Thompson in Emmons, MN. Harland was a lifelong resident of Glenville, baptized and confirmed and life member of Glenville First Lutheran Church. Harland went to school in District 65 graduating from the 8th grade. He married Gladys Troe on September 22, 1935 at the Deer Creek Lutheran Church in Carpenter, Iowa. Gladys passed away September 24, 1978. He then later married Margaret Pump in November of 1982. She passed away November of 1984. Harland farmed in rural Glenville his entire life. He served on the school board at Riverside School, the church council and the creamery board. He also belonged to the Eagles Club and Glenville Senior Citizens Club. Harland enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing, playing cards and dancing to the Blue Banners and Full House. Harland loved spending time with family and friends, telling stories of the adventures of his life with a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye and a cup of coffee in hand. Survivors include his son Marvin Mary Ann Thompson of Glenville, grandchildren, Mark Jackie Thompson, Mary Thompson, and Monty Todd Thoms; great-grandchildren, Dylan Nicole Thompson, Cole Thompson, Grayden Thompson, Brady Jody Boyd, Jonathan Boyd, Somer Phil Marshall, Justin Uchytil, Christopher and Jason Lee, Tabitha Eric Page, Trenton Thoms; great-great grandchildren, Ruby Page, Gavin and Zachary Thompson, Isabella and Alyana Boyd, Koal, Kayne and Jack Marshall, Maysen Boyd; brother, Kenneth Judy Thompson; sister-in-law, Ruth Thompson; a niece and many nephews. Harland was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Gladys; wife Margaret; brothers, Maynard and Ellard Thompson.