Larry Lee Thompson

Funeral services for Larry Lee Thompson, age 78, of Albert Lea will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the New Life Christian Church. Rev. Vern Harris will officiate. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 pm, Friday and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.
Larry died on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea.
Larry Lee Thompson was born on September 1, 1937 in Buffalo Center, IA, the son of Lloyd and Hilda (Judding) Thompson. He grew up near Buffalo Center and went to school in Elbow Lake through the eighth grade. Larry then left school to help his dad with the family farm. Larry served his country for several years in the National Guard. On August 20, 1984 Larry was united in marriage to Elizabeth Ann Shuck. He was a member of the Elbow Lake Church and a long-time member of the Eagles Lodge. Larry enjoyed most outdoor activities and loved watching the WWE with his grandchildren. Some favorite memories were going to a WWE Main Event and a trip he took up north, both with his son Troy.  He especially loved spending time with his family and particularly his grandchildren. Blessed be his memory.
Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Thompson, children Troy Thompson and Sheena (Erik) Olson; grandchildren Abigail Thompson, Haven Thompson, and Kylie Olson; sisters Beverly (Elmer) Ohm, Janis (Paul) Pierce, and Carol (Ron) Bennett; brother Lynn (Teresa) Thompson; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Hilda, his step-mother Rhoda Thompson, and his brothers Hollice, David, and Roger.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.