Robert F. Thomson, Jr. Robert F. Thomson, Jr., 87, of Springfield, passed away in his home, Monday, June 7, 2010, following a short illness. He was born June 4, 1923, to Robert and Garnett (Kreider) Thomson, in the farmhouse east of Springfield, where he resided his entire life.
He was a third-generation dairy farmer and always active in agricultural affairs. His “Robthom” Holstein dairy cattle were internationally known. Robert was a graduate of Greenwood High School and attended the University of Missouri. He was married to Marianna Mark on January 8, 1950. He was a 75-year-member of Oakand Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Doris Lee Bishop. He is survived by his wife of 60 years; a brother, Royal (Bonnie) Thomson; son, Mark Thomson; daughters, Carol Kollmeyer, Nancy Thomson, Janice Ling, and Mary Angelo; 10 grandchildren, David, Amy and Rachel Tag, Robert and Laura Bachmann, Eric, Monica, and Kelsey Ling, Mikala and Lexie Angelo; and four great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., in Greenlawn Funeral Home East. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, in Eastlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Robert F. Thomson, Jr. Agricultural Scholarship, c/o Greenlawn Funeral Home East, 3540 East Seminole, Springfield, MO 65809.