Henry "Hank" Martin Thompson

Henry "Hank" Martin Thompson, 86, Rapid City, SD, passed away on June 10, 2023 surrounded by his family.  He was born to Virgil and Hazel Thompson on August 28, 1936 in Shattuck, OK.

Hank and his family moved to a ranch in Cottonwood, SD in 1949.  He graduated from Philip High School in 1954 and attended Huron College for 2 years before serving 3 years in the US Army.  On June 1, 1963, Hank married Sharon Swanson.  The couple moved to Rapid City, SD soon after.

Hank owned and operated Varity Mobile Home Sales and Rapid Valley Mobile Home Court in Rapid City until his retirement.

Hank accepted Jesus as his Savior in 1967 and was an active member of Open Bible Christian Center for 30 years.  He and Sharon joined others in establishing Black Hills Fellowship Church (Black Hawk) and attended there for 25 years.  Hank was generous with his resources and time as he supported various ministries and helped those in need around him.

Hank enjoyed fishing and hunting trips with his relatives, friends, and his hunting dogs.  He also traveled overseas to Europe and the Holy Land with Sharon, his wife.  His hobbies and travels gave him plenty of material to tell stories to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sometimes with a little embellishment.  His love for God and giving spirit have left a legacy for his family and friends to cherish always.

Hank is survived by his wife, Sharon Thompson; daughters, Tracy Striker, Teri (Roger) Fuchs, and Marla (Dan) Conrad. 

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Ryan (Jessica) Striker, Julia (Josh) Blevins, Mindy (Jon) Rogers, Sarah (Ben) Fosland, Jordan (Bailey) Van Berkum, Tyrel Shelley, Brianna Shelley, Taylor (Madison) Shelley, Tera (Rob) Loftus, and Jared (CeeCee) Thompson; 23 great-grandchildren; sister, Virginia Edwards; sister-in-law, Nancy Thompson; son-in-law, Doug Shelley; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Hank was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Hazel Thompson; brothers, Harry Thompson and Joe Thompson; and daughter, Marti Shelley.

A celebration of life will be held at Open Bible Christian Center (2225 E. St. Patrick St.) at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 with visitation beginning at 10.  A reception will follow the service.  Interment will be Monday, June 19, 2023 at Black Hills National Cemetery at 10 a.m.

Memorials may be given to the Black Hills Pregnancy Center; 1774 Centre St. Rapid City, SD 57703.

Arrangements are with Kirk Funeral Home.