Son of Edward H. Thompson and Elsie Lee Billups. Received the name Bancroft from his mother's husband, Daniel. Known siblings: Carol, Sandy, Sheldon, and Barbara. Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Findagrave contributor Neil B. Neil could be found regularly on Findagrave leaving virtual flowers and notes on all memorials. He would create lists of people to visit by birth date or death date and make sure everyone was remembered and visited especially veterans.
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His obituary was published by Bellingham Herald on Sep. 12, 2021:
Neil Bancroft
August 19, 1953 - August 20, 2021
Salem, Oregon - When you walked into the room, Neil Bancroft's attention turned toward you, and welcomed you with an infectious smile and a twinkle in his eye. He felt the warm embrace of his beloved Lord Jesus, and he wanted you to feel it, too. Neil found joy in telling others about the boundless love of the Lord, and by making people smile with affectionate teasing, silly antics, and practical jokes. He also enjoyed chronicling the past and the present – whether that was researching family history, taking photos (when you least expected!), or making videos of the skits he made with his children. Despite being a straight arrow, the mischievous gleam in Neil's eye also made you suspicious that he might be up to something…
Neil has gone home to be with the Lord, and we know that he is still smiling, for that was a moment he looked forward to. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Charlen, his daughters Charmae' (husband Clayton), Crystal (husband Brent), Dawna (husband Matt) and son Jonathan (fiance' Latanya), and 12 grandchildren.
We invite you to join us for a celebration of Neil's life on Wednesday, September 22nd, 3 PM, at Life Church Bayside, 747 Marine Dr, Bellingham, WA. Reception to follow at The Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Drive.
Findagrave contributor Neil B. Neil could be found regularly on Findagrave leaving virtual flowers and notes on all memorials. He would create lists of people to visit by birth date or death date and make sure everyone was remembered and visited especially veterans.
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His obituary was published by Bellingham Herald on Sep. 12, 2021:
Neil Bancroft
August 19, 1953 - August 20, 2021
Salem, Oregon - When you walked into the room, Neil Bancroft's attention turned toward you, and welcomed you with an infectious smile and a twinkle in his eye. He felt the warm embrace of his beloved Lord Jesus, and he wanted you to feel it, too. Neil found joy in telling others about the boundless love of the Lord, and by making people smile with affectionate teasing, silly antics, and practical jokes. He also enjoyed chronicling the past and the present – whether that was researching family history, taking photos (when you least expected!), or making videos of the skits he made with his children. Despite being a straight arrow, the mischievous gleam in Neil's eye also made you suspicious that he might be up to something…
Neil has gone home to be with the Lord, and we know that he is still smiling, for that was a moment he looked forward to. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Charlen, his daughters Charmae' (husband Clayton), Crystal (husband Brent), Dawna (husband Matt) and son Jonathan (fiance' Latanya), and 12 grandchildren.
We invite you to join us for a celebration of Neil's life on Wednesday, September 22nd, 3 PM, at Life Church Bayside, 747 Marine Dr, Bellingham, WA. Reception to follow at The Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Drive.
Son of Edward H. Thompson and Elsie Lee Billups. Received the name Bancroft from his mother's husband, Daniel. Known siblings: Carol, Sandy, Sheldon, and Barbara. Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Findagrave contributor Neil B. Neil could be found regularly on Findagrave leaving virtual flowers and notes on all memorials. He would create lists of people to visit by birth date or death date and make sure everyone was remembered and visited especially veterans.
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His obituary was published by Bellingham Herald on Sep. 12, 2021:
Neil Bancroft
August 19, 1953 - August 20, 2021
Salem, Oregon - When you walked into the room, Neil Bancroft's attention turned toward you, and welcomed you with an infectious smile and a twinkle in his eye. He felt the warm embrace of his beloved Lord Jesus, and he wanted you to feel it, too. Neil found joy in telling others about the boundless love of the Lord, and by making people smile with affectionate teasing, silly antics, and practical jokes. He also enjoyed chronicling the past and the present – whether that was researching family history, taking photos (when you least expected!), or making videos of the skits he made with his children. Despite being a straight arrow, the mischievous gleam in Neil's eye also made you suspicious that he might be up to something…
Neil has gone home to be with the Lord, and we know that he is still smiling, for that was a moment he looked forward to. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Charlen, his daughters Charmae' (husband Clayton), Crystal (husband Brent), Dawna (husband Matt) and son Jonathan (fiance' Latanya), and 12 grandchildren.
We invite you to join us for a celebration of Neil's life on Wednesday, September 22nd, 3 PM, at Life Church Bayside, 747 Marine Dr, Bellingham, WA. Reception to follow at The Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Drive.
Findagrave contributor Neil B. Neil could be found regularly on Findagrave leaving virtual flowers and notes on all memorials. He would create lists of people to visit by birth date or death date and make sure everyone was remembered and visited especially veterans.
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His obituary was published by Bellingham Herald on Sep. 12, 2021:
Neil Bancroft
August 19, 1953 - August 20, 2021
Salem, Oregon - When you walked into the room, Neil Bancroft's attention turned toward you, and welcomed you with an infectious smile and a twinkle in his eye. He felt the warm embrace of his beloved Lord Jesus, and he wanted you to feel it, too. Neil found joy in telling others about the boundless love of the Lord, and by making people smile with affectionate teasing, silly antics, and practical jokes. He also enjoyed chronicling the past and the present – whether that was researching family history, taking photos (when you least expected!), or making videos of the skits he made with his children. Despite being a straight arrow, the mischievous gleam in Neil's eye also made you suspicious that he might be up to something…
Neil has gone home to be with the Lord, and we know that he is still smiling, for that was a moment he looked forward to. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Charlen, his daughters Charmae' (husband Clayton), Crystal (husband Brent), Dawna (husband Matt) and son Jonathan (fiance' Latanya), and 12 grandchildren.
We invite you to join us for a celebration of Neil's life on Wednesday, September 22nd, 3 PM, at Life Church Bayside, 747 Marine Dr, Bellingham, WA. Reception to follow at The Roeder Home, 2600 Sunset Drive.
