Veronika W. Thompson, 97, passed away at Rose Arbor Hospice Facility August 5, 2025. She was born October 3, 1927, in Vicksburg, to Katherine and Anthony Hargot. Veronika graduated from Vicksburg High School and Parson’s Business School in Kalamazoo. She married William (Bill) Thompson in 1955, and in 1961 they were blessed with the arrival of their son, Scott. She was a medical secretary at the Pine Crest TB Sanitorium in Oshtemo, and later, at the Southwestern Michigan TB Sanitorium in Kalamazoo. In later years, she was an executive secretary for the vice president at the Brown Company (James River) in Kalamazoo. Veronika was extremely intelligent and possessed a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends. She was a keen card player and loved dogs and always named them Susie. Most recently, a favorite activity was outings with a friend and Susie (#5) in search of the best chili dogs. She always insisted Susie have her own. Veronika is survived by friends and neighbors Cindra and Tracy Burnside, Laura Whitcomb, and the Morgan family. She had two outstanding and devoted caregivers, Dianna and Susan. Veronika was preceded in death by her husband, son, parents, and brothers Edward and Stanley Hargot. Donations may go to Kalamazoo County Animal Services or St. Joseph Church. Visit her page at amsfuneralhomes.com.
