Kevin Keith Tompkins, son of Kennard and Gretchen (Kleckner) Tompkins, was born on January 29, 1954 (on his mother's and sister's birthday) at Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha at the age of 54 following a bout with cancer.
Growing up in Clarinda, Iowa, Kevin attended the Clarinda Schools and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Kevin continued to be an avid hunter and sportsman throughout his life.
On November 8, 1973, Kevin was united in marriage to Kathryn Loghry in Clarinda. To this union two children were born, Jeremy and Tiffany. For the past 27 years, Kevin worked in the Water Department for the City of Shenandoah. Prior to working for the city, he worked at Ponderosa Sales in Shenandoah and Select Motors. He was a member of the Shenandoah Elks Lodge #1122 and Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah.
Survivors include his wife of over 34 years, Kathy; daughter, Tiffany Hanson and her husband Kevin; son, Jeremy Tompkins and his wife Tara and grandson, Hunter Tompkins, all of Shenandoah. Also surviving are his mother, Gretchen Tompkins of Shenandoah; sisters, Carolyn Atterberry, Cathy Brink and her husband Paul, all of Shenandoah; uncle, Alan Kleckner of Independence, MO; mother and father-in-law, Leland and Evelyn Loghry of Coin, IA; several brothers and sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services were held on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah. Burial followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Words of comfort were given by Pastor John Swenson. Organist was Steve Richardson. Larry Loghry sang "The Dance". Ushers were Bob Iske and Ken Swank. Attending the register book were Jana Cox and Sally Iske. Casket bearers were Jeremy Thompkins, Jason Atterberry, Joel Nespory, Matt Nespory, Jacob Woolsey, Josh Woolsey, Nick Loghry and B. J. Cox. Honorary casket bearers were Jordan Atterberry, Erin Atterberry, Dave Shum, Bryan R. Cox, Kevin Hanson, the City of Shenandoah Water Department employees and all of Kevin's good friends. A memorial is being established in Kevin's name. The Hackett-Livingston Funeral was in charge of the arrangements.