Merle Thompson (1968–1989)
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- Born
- 1968
- Died
- 1989
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- Names in Stone
When was Merle Thompson born? 1968.
When did Merle Thompson die? 1989.
Life story
Merle Thompson (1968–1989) was born in 1968, and died in 1989, at about age 21. A cemetery record documents Merle's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Merle's life.
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The world Merle lived through
1969 · age 1 — Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon
1974 · age 6 — President Nixon resigned
1975 · age 7 — The Vietnam War ended
1976 · age 8 — The United States celebrated its Bicentennial
1980 · age 12 — Mount St. Helens erupted
1986 · age 18 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
1989 · age 21 — The Berlin Wall fell
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When was Merle Thompson born?
Merle Thompson was born in 1968.
When did Merle Thompson die?
Merle Thompson died in 1989.
How old was Merle Thompson at the time of death?
Merle Thompson was about 21 years old.
Where is Merle Thompson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Merle's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Merle Thompson was born?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when Merle was born.
Who was president when Merle Thompson died?
In 1989, the U.S. presidents were Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
What generation was Merle Thompson part of?
Born in 1968, Merle Thompson was part of Generation X.
What major events happened during Merle Thompson's lifetime?
During Merle's lifetime: Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 1); the Vietnam War ended (1975, age 7); Mount St. Helens erupted (1980, age 12); the Berlin Wall fell (1989, age 21).
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1968
Death
1989
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AncestryData, "Merle Thompson (1968–1989)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/merle-thompson-1968-1989-c229a18f/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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