Sharon Thompson passed away in her sleep early on October 10, 2023. Sharon was a long-time resident of Andover, Minnesota and a seasonal resident of Fifty Lakes. She was born on September 16, 1946, in Rochester to Hilmer and Thelma (Richards) Thompson. Sharon graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. After college she continued a long, family tradition by joining the U.S. Navy in 1970 and rose to the rank of Lt. Commander. While with the Navy she served in Kingsville Texas as a personnel officer and had many opportunities to ride in jets. From there she went to Newport, Rhode Island and was an instructor and training officer, and later was an officer recruiter in Minneapolis. Sharon loved her Navy career but chose to put it aside in 1981 when her parents needed her back home due to their declining health. She also ran her own woodworking and cabinetry business for 11 years. Sharon joined the Anoka County Park Service as a park ranger in 1992, work
Sharon Thompson passed away in her sleep early on October 10, 2023. Sharon was a long-time resident of Andover, Minnesota and a seasonal resident of Fifty Lakes. She was born on September 16, 1946, in Rochester Minnesota, to Hilmer and Thelma (Richards) Thompson. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. After college she continued a long, family tradition by joining the U.S. Navy in 1970 and rose to the rank of Lt. Commander. While with the Navy she served in Kingsville Texas as a personnel officer and had many opportunities to ride in jets. From there she went to Newport, Rhode Island and was an instructor and training officer, and later was an officer recruiter in Minneapolis. Sharon loved her Navy career but chose to put it aside in 1981 when her parents needed her back home due to their declining health. She also ran her own woodworking and cabinetry business for 11 years. Sharon joined the Anoka County Park Service as a park ranger in 19