Thompson, Bruce Rutherford Born July 31, 1911, in Reno, NV Died February 10, 1992 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada Nominated by John F. Kennedy on July 9, 1963, to a seat vacated by John R. Ross. Confirmed by the Senate on August 6, 1963, and received commission on August 16, 1963. Assumed senior status on August 31, 1978. Service terminated on February 10, 1992, due to death. Education: University of Nevada, A.B., 1932 Stanford Law School, LL.B., 1936 Professional Career: Private practice, Reno, Nevada, 1936-1963 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Nevada, 1942-1952 Special Master, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, 1952-1954