Bob Thompson, 78, Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Hills, died as a result of a motorcycle/car accident on Friday, May 19, 2006, in Mesa, Ariz. A memorial service was Saturday, May 27, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Bob Thompson was born to Alvin and Margie Thompson on April 5, 1928, in Hills. He entered the U.S. Army Feb. 22, 1951, and served two years stationed in Korea and Japan. He received an honorable discharge Feb. 3, 1953. Mr. Thompson was a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge, Eagles and VFW. Survivors include six children, Carol, Rob, Sherry, Rochelle and Bob Jr., all of Colorado Springs, and Debbie, Kingman, Ariz.; two brothers, Ray Thompson, Clearwater, and Rodney Thompson, Sioux Falls, S.D.; two sisters, Norma Clemetson, Howard, S.D., and Bonnie Flood, Hartford, S.D.; and special friend, Norma Brack.Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marianne Stoltenberg.