Floyd (Fire Water) Thompson, 78 passed away July 2nd at Regional West Medical Center.

He was born in Edgemont, South Dakota on December 10th 1939 to Harold Thompson and Elsie Webster.

Floyd married Norma Nelson on January 22nd 1960 and they later had three children Debra, Danny and Dean. He retired from BNSF after 43 years as an engineer. He was a member of the BNSF retirement club, lifelong Eagles and the Panhandle Men’s Club.

Survivors include his wife Norma and his three children, Debra Vogler of Denver, CO, Danny Thompson of Alliance and Dean Thompson of Denver, his three grandchildren, Jason, Nathan, Danielle and one great grandchild Brinlee. He is also survived by his sisters, Jean Keil of Aurora, OH and Beverly Rusk of Cheyenne, WY and his brother Darwin Thompson of Sioux Falls, SD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Gordon and his granddaughter, Nicole.

Memorial services will be held at United Methodist Church on Monday July 10th at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will be at the United Methodist Church Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to ICU unit at Regional West Medical Center or in the form of a plant.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.