THOMPSON: In Loving Memory of Roy Raymond Thompson who was born August 29, 1934 on the homestead at Richard, SK and passed away November 30, 2012 at Battleford, SK. Roy is survived by his siblings: Wesley (Eleanor), Walter (Shirley), Rosileen (Joe) Knaus, Wilma Schrader, Gloria Baker, Gladys (Harold) Tarangle, Audrey (Rodger) Scott; his aunt, Eileen Buzaik; nieces, nephews and their families. Roy was predeceased by his parents, Wesley & Rosie Thompson; his youngest brother, Ronald and his step-father, Russell McDonald. The Funeral Service was held Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from Richard Community Hall, Richard, SK with Mrs. Joyce Salie, Lay Licensed Worship Leader officiating. Shared Memories were prepared by the family and given by Mrs. Joyce Salie. Gifts of Music by Organist: Mrs. Doreen Gilles; Soloist: Robert MacKay: "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and Hymn Selections: "What A Friend We Have in Jesus", "In The Garden" and "Softly and Tenderly". The Pallbearers were David Knaus, Jim Knaus, Tom Kendrick, Tim Kendrick, Bill Watt and Wayne Petersen. Memorials are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Interment took place at Richard Cemetery, Richard, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service 446-4200. Eulogy Roy Raymond Thompson was born on August 29, 1934 on the homestead of Wesley & Rosie Thompson, in the Richard District. He was the second oldest child born. He attended Prolific School until Grade Eight. He was just fourteen years old when his father passed away, so he and his brothers were introduced to farming at an early age - with horses no less. The very last words his father said to him were "take good care of Mom and the kids." This he did for years and years. He worked for Wilf and Mary Langley for fourteen years until they retired and moved to town. He took over the farm and lived with his mother until she moved to the Regional Care. He was a very hard worker and always helped out his friends and neighbors when called upon. He was very particular about his tools and machinery, everything had to be cleaned or shined up before being put away. He loved his cattle which were always well taken care of. Every new born calf had the name of "turkey". Roy played hockey for Willow Springs and softball for the Richard Mallards. He was their back catcher. There came a time when catchers had to wear face masks. The first time he was made to wear one - instead of putting it on his face, he put it on top of his head. A few years ago he underwent by-pass surgery and had to give up farming. He rented out the farm and moved to a duplex in Battleford. He had a wonderful neighbor who brought him meals once in a while and sort of kept an eye on him. He could never remember her name so she was simply called "the lady on the west" and always spoke very highly of her. In the summer he would come out to his farm and cut grass, putter around, drive over to Hafford and visit with Velda and the ladies at the bank, stop into the Richard Post Office to have a chat with Norma. His niece, Kelly and her husband Bill Watt would pick him up and go for coffee, a bite to eat or just touring around. He loved his chicken McNuggets and his Tim Horton's soup. He also enjoyed when Neil Kjargaard would take him to My Friends Place for coffee. He will be truly missed. The last chapter in The Life of Roy Raymond Thompson has been written. ____________________________________________________
