Kurt James Thompson

Kurt James Thompson, 67, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away on December 4, 2022. Kurt was born on August 3rd, 1955 to Lorraine and LeRoy Thompson in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from GVSU with two bachelor’s degrees in Liberal Arts and Science. His main career in life was working as a Research Associate for the Annis Water Resources Institute. Kurt Thompson has two children, Cameron and Carly who he loved and cared for with his whole heart. Kurt was an avid rock and book collector, he prided himself in the love he gave to his family and to the friends he met along the way. Whether he was playing softball or throwing darts with his longtime friends, he always had space in his heart for anyone and everyone that met him and will be immensely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine and LeRoy Thompson and his sister, Kimberly. Kurt will be lovingly remembered by his children, Cameron Thompson and his significant other, Ivana Nava (with her children, Carson and Jaxxon Bosch), Carly Thompson and their mother, Carolyn Foerster; his brothers, Keith Thompson, Kraig and Christina Thompson along with their children, David Thompson and Andrea Thompson. A memorial service will be held 2 pm on Tuesday, December 13th at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood with Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 1 pm to 2 pm at the funeral home prior to the service.