W Dale Thompson

I met Dale in junior high school when he became my accounting and typing class teacher in 1972-78. He was easy to like and appreciate from the first day in class, and had great teacher skills too. He seemed to create an instant bond of friendship with all his students, as well! He was a favorite “big brother” figure during my teen years as he became a good family friend, spending time helping out my dad with farming which he enjoyed. While Dale and Linda lived in Turtle Lake, ND they had their first daughter, Heidi Lynn. I was asked to babysit and the friendship dynamic really took root. We were all like family! It was my respect for him and Dale’s encouragement that led me to Mayville State College in 1977. Of course it helped to make that decision when I realized how close I would be to them all as they moved to Arthur where he taught and coached which was within easy driving distance to Mayville. With them living close to his family farm back in Clifford, I spent lots of fun weekends with them both in Arthur and Clifford, and continued to babysit my sweet girl, Heidi, and then baby Billy. Dale was a favorite to many, and he coached our Turtle Lake-Mercer Boys Basketball team to state tournament in 1977. Always greeted us “kids” with a smile and he often would tease as he took advantage of me being a rather gullible teen. His teasing was always in fun! In his own way, he taught many of us students the importance of good character traits which he exemplified himself as teacher. God bless the great memories of a very dear old friend, who acted as a loving “big brother” type of person to me in my life. You’ll never be forgotten, “Mr. Thompson”!

What a beautiful tribute

Prayers of comfort to you & Family Cathie for your loss. God Bless

Dale was a great man. He was always kind and patient. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time of letting go. God bless.

Heidi and Bill, I am very sorry for your loss. Dale was my coach, a mentor, and my friend. He will be missed.

Such a generous and beautiful man! We will never forgot all that he did for our family and all the opportunities he made happen for us! RIP. Sympathies to you all…. Aaron & Lori McCardle Family

Cathie and family,
Dale means a tremendous amount to our family. Through his leadership he helped give me the opportunity of a lifetime and I am so grateful for the time and effort he invested in my career. He was a champion, a gentleman, and an only OK golfer 😉 Among many things he taught me, I learned how to play bingo, bango, bongo, and that you can’t go to the Canadian border just to buy duty-free, cheep booze. I always enjoyed seeing Dale and Cathie at events, and will always remember his giggle and his duck call. You will be missed Dale and our sincerest sympathies to you and the family Cathie.
Kyle & Melissa Gagner & family

So sorry to hear about the passing of Dale! My thoughts and prayers to Cathie and your family. I will always hold close the memories we had at firehouse subs together. Hugs.
-Alicia

So sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. A few years ago we had an Ambroson cousin reunion. It was a great afternoon of reconnecting. Since then Terrie and now Dale are gone. Hard to believe. My sympathy to his family

Dale was one of the nicest people that I’ve ever known and a friend that I’ll never forget. I have many, many memories of Dale from when I was younger. He was one of those guys that everyone looked up to. He was one heck of a softball player too. I was always thankful if Dale was on the same team as I.
He had a special way about him.

I’m sorry for your loss.

Karry Kyllo

RIP coach T. You were the best.

Condolences to coach’s family; many good memories of my high school coach, he will be missed.

All my love goes out to Heidi, Bill & the rest of the family during this time. Your dad was such a great man and a good father figure that I looked up to and appreciated how much he cared. I wish I could be with you, but you know I will be there in spirit.

Our deepest sympathy to you Cathie and Family. Dale was a great guy and we will always remember the fun we had on the Nodak trips together. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time!