Dale D. Thomson, 59, of Burlington, Iowa, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2007, in his home.

            Born August 25, 1948 in Burlington, he was the son of Lawrence Jr. and Louise Shellnut Thomson.  On September 3, 1970 he married Carla Babb in Burlington.

            He was a 1968 graduate of Mediapolis High School.

            Dale worked for Winegard Company in the Maintenance Dept. for over 30 years.  He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ.  He was a member of Bass Pro and Ducks Unlimited.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He loved NASCAR and all racing.

            Survivors include his wife Carla Thomson of Burlington; one daughter Susan Dayle Thomson of Burlington; two grandchildren Raven Scott and Daylen Campbell of Burlington; two godchildren Carl Thomson II and Tim Thomson; two brothers Carl Thomson of Maumelle, Arkansas and Marvin Thomson Sr. of Burlington; and one sister Juanita Walker of Morning Sun.

            His parents preceded him in death.