Obituary for Wieldon Walter Crompton
Dr. Wieldon Walter Crompton (Bill) of Hood River, OR. passed away at Providence Hood River Sept 24, 2023
Bill was born in Pocatello, Idaho Aug 16, 1931 and was 92 at the time of his passing.
He was born to Wieldon & Hazel Crompton ( Hutson) and was an only child. Hazel passed away when Bill was 3, his father remarried Eunice Callison when Bill was 6.
He attended school in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1949. He attended Idaho State University until he joined the Navy. He served from 1950 until his discharge in 1954. He completed his studies at Idaho State. In 1956 he married Patricia Marie Elliott, they moved to Chicago Illinois so Bill could continue at Northwestern University School of Dentistry graduating in 1960.
In 1961 they moved to Hood River where they raised their 3 children and watched their 6 grandchildren grow up. Sons Mark (Lisa), Grandson Sean and Patrick. Paul (Joan), Granddaughters Alexandra, and Emily, Daughter Muriel (Ray) Ishizaka, Grandkids Wieldon (Willie) and Maggie.
Bill bought his dental practice in Hood River, in 1961. He was very dedicated to his profession and was rewarded with a fellowship in the American Society of Dentistry for Children and the American College of Dentists. He served on the board of Oregon Dental Service for many years.
Over the years Bills was active in the Hood River Community. He served on the City Council, was a Boy Scout leader, and a Little League Coach. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing and sailing. He was a member of the Spirit of Grace Church.
Bill is survived by his wife Patricia of 67 years, Children, and grandchildren. Bill was predeceased in death by his father Wieldon and Mother Hazel and stepmother Eunice (Callison) Crompton.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors is planned for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at Idlewilde Cemeterys' Veterans Walk of Honor (970 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031).
Memorials can be made to Hood River Fire or Westside Fire Department (c/o Andersons Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031)
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.
Bill was born in Pocatello, Idaho Aug 16, 1931 and was 92 at the time of his passing.
He was born to Wieldon & Hazel Crompton ( Hutson) and was an only child. Hazel passed away when Bill was 3, his father remarried Eunice Callison when Bill was 6.
He attended school in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1949. He attended Idaho State University until he joined the Navy. He served from 1950 until his discharge in 1954. He completed his studies at Idaho State. In 1956 he married Patricia Marie Elliott, they moved to Chicago Illinois so Bill could continue at Northwestern University School of Dentistry graduating in 1960.
In 1961 they moved to Hood River where they raised their 3 children and watched their 6 grandchildren grow up. Sons Mark (Lisa), Grandson Sean and Patrick. Paul (Joan), Granddaughters Alexandra, and Emily, Daughter Muriel (Ray) Ishizaka, Grandkids Wieldon (Willie) and Maggie.
Bill bought his dental practice in Hood River, in 1961. He was very dedicated to his profession and was rewarded with a fellowship in the American Society of Dentistry for Children and the American College of Dentists. He served on the board of Oregon Dental Service for many years.
Over the years Bills was active in the Hood River Community. He served on the City Council, was a Boy Scout leader, and a Little League Coach. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing and sailing. He was a member of the Spirit of Grace Church.
Bill is survived by his wife Patricia of 67 years, Children, and grandchildren. Bill was predeceased in death by his father Wieldon and Mother Hazel and stepmother Eunice (Callison) Crompton.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors is planned for 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 6th, 2024 at Idlewilde Cemeterys' Veterans Walk of Honor (970 Tucker Road, Hood River, Oregon 97031).
Memorials can be made to Hood River Fire or Westside Fire Department (c/o Andersons Tribute Center 1401 Belmont Ave, Hood River, OR 97031)
Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center • 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.