In Remembrance Of
Jay Dee Thompson
Jay Dee Thompson, 48, of Smithville, MO formerly of Colfax, IA, passed away Friday, April, 30, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House.
He was born on September 23, 1961 to Raymond LeRoy and Marilyn Joyce (Iske) Thompson in Newton, Iowa. Jay graduated from Colfax High School in 1980 where he was active in FFA and sports. He graduated from Ellsworth Community College and then finished his Bachelors Degree in Ag Business from Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville, MO.
On February 14, 1986 he was united in marriage to Jeri Jean McAdoo. After their marriage they lived in Clinton WI, Springfield, IL, St. Charles, MO, and in 1995 they moved to Smithville where they made their home.
Jay worked in the retail and wholesale departments for numerous Ag companies. In 2005, Jay started the ShowMe Trader in partnership with Doug Ward. Jay owned and operated the ShowMe Trader until his death.
He enjoyed spending time with his children, teaching and participating in their activities.
Jay was preceded in death by his father, Raymond.
He is survived by his wife, Jeri, children, Lauren and fiancé Bryan Baker, Kristen and Travis; mother, Marilyn Thompson, Pleasant Hill, IA; brother, Rusty Thompson, Pleasant Hill, IA; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 Monday, May 3rd at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 Tuesday, May 4th at the First Baptist Church, Colfax, IA
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday May 5th at the First Baptist Church , Colfax, IA
Burial: McKeever Cemetery, Colfax, IA
Donations may be made to the Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care, 12000 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64145
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Shelly Biggs
So sorry to hear about Jay…
You are all in our prayers.
Greg Wilbur
Jeri,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Jay. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Lauren, Kristen, and Travis.
Sincerely,
Greg
The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.
The guardian angels of life fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us.
Paul Clough
Jeri,
Sorry for your loss. I still remember the times with Jay in the old Cyanamid days here in IL.