Merna Ruth Thompson

Background

Thompson, Merna Ruth was born on February 25, 1918 in Oconee, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Edgar and Clara M. (Neathery) Bass.

Education

Bachelor, Wayne State University, 1956. Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1960. Educational Specialist, University Michigan, 1971.

Postgraduate, Michigan State University, 1978.

Career

Elementary classroom teacher, Illinois, 1938—1942, Walled Lake Schools, Michigan, 1954—1959, school social worker, 1959—1981. Coordinator special education programs. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Merna Ruth Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Youth Assistance Camping Program Committee, 1975—1976. Member of National Education Association, Walled Lake Education Association (Sunday school teacher, class secretary-treasurer), Michigan Education Association, Michigan Society Mental Health, Michigan Association School Social Workers, National Association Social Workers, Michigan Association Emotionally Disturbed Children.

Connections

Married Frank L. Thompson, June 7, 0192 (deceased). Children: Carol, Janice(deceased).

Father:

Edgar Bass

Mother:

Clara M. (Neathery) Bass

Spouse:

Frank L. Thompson

child:

Carol Thompson

child:

Janice Thompson (deceased)