Background
Thompson, Bruce Rutherford was born on July 31, 1911 in Reno. Son of Reuben Cyril and Mabel (McLeran) Thompson.
Thompson, Bruce Rutherford was born on July 31, 1911 in Reno. Son of Reuben Cyril and Mabel (McLeran) Thompson.
Bachelor of Arts Nevada, 1932. Bachelor of Laws, Stanford University, 1936.
Private practice, Reno. Assistant United States attorney District Nevada, 1942-1952. Special master United States District Court, Reno, 1952-1953.
Judge The United States of America District Court Nevada, 1963-1992.
Member Nevada State Planning Board, 1959-1992, chairman, 1960-1961. Board regents University Nevada. Member American Judicature Society (director), American Bar Association, State Bar Nevada, American College Trial Lawyers, American Law Institute, Alpha Tau Omega.
Clubs: Elks.
Married Frances Ellen Creek, September 11, 1938. Children: Jeffrey, Judith, Harold.