Michael Edward Thompson passed away Feb. 17, 2019, in Centralia, Wash. He was born Jan. 4, 1953, to Henry Thomas Thompson and Mary Martha Baker Thompson in Norton, Va.
A 1972 graduate of Adna High School, Michael served in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1976, on the aircraft carrier USS Independence in the Mediterranean during the Vietnam War.
Professionally, he worked as the Olympic Operator at Northwest Hardwoods for over 38 years. He loved hunting, fishing, motorcycles, cars, camping, bonfires and gatherings with friends.
Michael is survived by sisters, Donna (Paul) Anderson of Smithville, Okla., and Debbie Thompson of Chehalis; nieces, Chelsea Hamilton, Ashley Hamilton, Mary Hamilton and Jessica (Jared) Booth; nephew, Jacob (Nya) Haunreiter; and great-nephew and great-nieces, William, Jordyn and Oakley.
A celebration of life will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW Veterans Way, Chehalis, WA 98532. Please leave memories at www.FuneralAlternatives.org.
