Donald Keith Thompson, 83, passed away peacefully at his residence in Norfolk, Virginia, on August 28, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1943, in Hood River, Oregon, and graduated from Goldendale High School in Klickitat County, Washington.
Donald spent years working as a truck driver, a career that gave him the opportunity to meet and connect with people from many different walks of life. Over the years, Donald served his community in several important roles, including as a Klickitat County Deputy Sheriff. He was also involved with the Civil Air Patrol and served as part of the EMT team. His involvement in public service reflected a longstanding commitment to supporting his community.
Donald’s faith was another important part of his life. He was an active member of New Life Assembly of God, where he served faithfully by driving the church bus and participating on the usher board. In his free time, Donald especially enjoyed working on his cherished Ford Model A.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Thompson and Violet Miller Thompson, his wife Barbara Thompson, and his son, Brian Thompson.
Left to cherish his memory are his devoted son, Troy N. Thompson, and daughter-in-law, Bobbi, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his grandchildren, Amanda Katzer, Aaron Thompson, Maclay Taylor, and Brooke Thompson; his great-grandchild, Dakota Katzer; and his sister, Nancy Brown of Vancouver, Washington.
A celebration of Donald’s life will be held at a later date, when family and friends will gather to honor and remember him.
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Donald will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his dedication to serving others, his love for his family, and the many connections he made throughout his life.
