Place of birth

Amery, WI

Most recently lived in

Yuma, AZ

Doug's favorite hobbies

Caricature Woodcarving, creating stained glass windows, Astronomy, camping and kayak fishing

Doug's favorite foods

Favorite bands and musical artists

Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine and Tom Russell were favorite troubadours! All were enjoyed in concerts over the last 20 years.

Interesting facts about Doug

Doug was a gifted athlete, talented artist and man of math and science. His wife, Gina, would often laugh and tell him he was unique because his 'whole brain' worked all the time!

Doug loved nothing more than

Sharing a beer and telling stories with friends. Over the past few years, he traveled with his buddy Rich Weatherbee to carving classes, learning the craft and laughing all the time.

Favorite place in the world

Anywhere he and his wife could go camping, enjoying the solitude and peace together.

Favorite TV shows

Black and white movies, the old Sherlock Holmes and Perry Mason

Favorite sports

He loved all sports and coached many as during his career in education.

Interesting facts about Doug

Inducted in the Minnesota State University - Mankato Football Hall of Fame (Quarterback )

Doug's profession(s)

Public education teacher of Physical Education and Earth Science

Doug's parents

Neil Thompson Margaret (Lambert) Thompson

High School attended

Amery High School

Doug's siblings

Sister, Toni Thompson (Pete) Brother Ronn Thompson (JoAnn)

Doug's children

Sons Cody Thompson, Matthew Thompson (Kelly) Step-daughters Caitlin Lyon (Matthew), Taylor Leonard

Favorite place in the world

Travels during the last couple of years were amazing, as Doug and Gina took full advantage of every day of retirement together. Iceland was his favorite place to visit so far!

Favorite movies

Paint Your Wagon