Lewis William Thompson, late of Weyburn, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2014, at the age of 84 years. Lewis was predeceased by his parents: William and Catherine Thompson; father and mother-in-law John and Vernice Brenholen; brothers-in-law Alfred Brenholen and Harold Hunstad; sister-in-law Marriette Brenholen; niece Lucy Stadler; great niece Ava Trobert. Lewis will be forever remembered by his wife of 56 years, Mildred; sons: Leonard (Debbie), Midale, Dwight, Beinfait; grandchildren: Nolan (Teresa), Ryan and Brett; great-grandchildren: Hailey and Bennett; sister Emily (Larry) Stadler; brother Wylie (Sylvia) Thompson; brother-in-law: Lawrence Brenholen; sisters-in-law Barb (Bill) Hindman, Gladys Hunstad; as well as numerous nieces, Nephews, cousins and friends. Lewis was born on May 20, 1930 in Regina and raised on the family farm at Lake Alma. On October 14, 1957 Lewis and Mildred were married in Weyburn, together they raised their family on the farm in the Lake Alma area. Lewis was active in the Lake Alma community, he served on many boards, clubs and councils. Lewis and Mildred retired to Weyburn in 1997. Lewis loved the farm and worked part time for a farmer in his retirement. Family and friends were important to Lewis, he loved to have fun and see people smile. In 2011 Lewis took up residence at Tatagwa View. The family of Lewis would like to thank the nurses and staff at Tatagwa View. Prayers for Lewis were held at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 26 at RD Family Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 at St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Weyburn with Father Gerry Bauche, celebrant. Interment followed at Green Acres Memorial Gardens, Weyburn. Pallbearers were Bill Stadler, Chris Stadler, Phil Thompson, Mark Thompson, John Thompson and Doris Trobert. Honorary pallbearers were all in attendance. In lieu of flowers, for family and friends so wishing, donations in memory of Lewis may be made to Tatagwa View, Box 2003, 808 Souris Valley Road, Weyburn, SK, S4H 2Z9. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn (306-848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfamilymemorialchapel.com "Our family serving your family"
