Thompson, Rolland Gordon "Rolly" Age 87 of Edina. Passed away February 18, 2017. Preceded in death by parents; Florence (Pearson) and Herbert T. Thompson, sister, June LaLone, neice, Nancy Burley. Graduated Washburn 1947, attended Dunwoody Institute and University of Minnesota. Member Phi Delta Theta. Designer and home builder in Mpls., Edina, Mtka, North Oaks and Florida. Fairview Southdale Volunteer. Survived by wife, Mary (Crawford); son, Kent (Carol) Thompson, New Hampshire; daughter, Lynne (Reg) Plowman, Plymouth; granddaughters, Jessica and Jane Plowman, Jessie Carlson, Ann Seehof, Sara Slack; 7 great-grandchildren, several cousins. Memorials to Plymouth Church or Alzheimer's Assoc of MN. Private celebration of his life. Our thanks to the caring staff at Shalom West, especially Ana & Tatyana. Final arrangements by Anatomy Bequest Program, University of Minnesota Medical School.

Published on February 22, 2017


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