Date of Death: November 26, 2025
Service Details
In accordance with family wishes a celebration of life will be scheduled in the future.
Obituary Notice
Woodrow Ralph Thompson, Sr., 82, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born July 27, 1943, in Detroit, the son of Ralph and Arlene (Phillipi) Thompson, and graduated from Mackenzie High School Class of 1961.
Woodrow earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Michigan State University Class of 1965 and went on to own a successful construction business (Willow Lake Construction/Development) and a successful Hunting Preserve (Willow Lake Sportsman’s Club). In expanding his hunting preserve knowledge, he was co-owner of Kikuyu Lodge in Alexandria, South Africa.
Woodrow was a lifetime avid hunter and sportsman. He loved the outdoors, hunting with his kids and his best friend (dog) Max.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his 6 children, Woodrow Jr. (Sheila), Kristen Braun (Joeseph), Wendy Fourie (Jacques), Kate Mazich, Wade (Heidi) & Whitney VanAvery. 18 Grand Children, Heather, Woodrow III, Shada, Emma, Dani, Darrick, Alexa, Andrew, Cody, Cheyenne, Paige, Wyatt, Lane, Easton, Taylor, Reed, Rowan and Case. 11 Great Grandchildren, Callie, Chance, Hayden, Joseph, Douglas, Halen, Theodore, Ashton, Ella, Luca & Mila.
Woodrow was proceeded in death by his parents, Ralph and Arlene, brother Bob and sister Carol Nowling.
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Woody to me was one of the people you could only look up to a truly amazing man.he truly gave happiness to many my condolences.
Both Lori and I were so very sorry to read of Woody’s passing. We have so many great memories of the time we spent with him during and after The Apprentice Hunting Program. He truely was one of the most kind and generous people we have ever known. Hugs and best wishes to all of you, may you find peace and comfort during this time and moving forward.
Hope you all are well and enjoy the holiday season with your families.
Best wishes,
Bill and Lori Barr
Woody will be truely missed. I have many fond memories of hunting and fishing with him that I will always cherish.
Best wishes to his family,
Bill Riley
So very sorry to hear of this. My thoughts will be with the family through this difficult time as well as the months and years ahead of you
Woody is an amazing man & has made a positive impact on our lives.
He will be dearly missed.
Our prayers are with your Family at this difficult time.
Love Kimberly Riley and the Fouts Family.
Very sorry to hear of Woody’s passing. I have many of fond memories of him as well as all of his family members. Our condolences go out to all of you and we will be keeping all of you in our prayers as you go through this time together.
We’ve known Woody through dogs here at Boondocks Kennels. Andy is 90 years old and guided.
Woody was an incredible man and will be greatly missed. My deepest and heart felt condolences.
Kate, Wyatt and Lane, Frank and I are so sorry for the loss of your father/grandfather. Our thoughts are with you and all the Thompson family. We know he will forever be in your hearts.
So sorry to hear about Woody, Sr. During our children’s growing up we sat on many benches together at their sports events. We celebrated birthdays together, we spent many hours together getting Sports boosters in gear. Woody was an amazing husband, father, grandfather & a good friend. Our condolences go out to his children & his grandchildren. May he rest in peace. Love LeRoy & Mel Muffley.
So sorry to hear of Woody Sr’s passing. Our condolences to the extended Thompson family.