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Obituary for Thompson


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday February 13, 1999

Harvey"Tommy" Thompson, 75, of Albuquerque, died Wednesday, February 10, 1999. He is survived by his wife, Velma Thompson; son, Gary Thompson and wife, Shirley of Albuquerque; daughter, Carlene Zink of Alamogordo, NM; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Harvey was preceded in death by his daughter, Ree Baldwin. He was World War II Navy Veteran. Harvey was a member of the Shriners, the Masons, the Scottish Rite, the VFW, and the Elks Club. He started the Triple T Kartway, a go-cart track, where the Unser children started their racing careers. Harvey also raced Jalopies at Speedway Park. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, with Pastor Rick Donaho officiating.