In Loving Memory of Vernon Albert Thompson, born December 24, 1929 at Rabbit Lake, SK., passed away October 18, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by Children: Judy (Brent) Moroz, daughter Veronica Nesbitt and step-daughter Darah Moroz, Victoria, BC: Cheryl (Stewart) Mitchell, daughters Robyn, Shelby (Jasiu) Mistecki, (Izabella, Zosia) and Nadine (Zack Ziolkowski) rural Battleford: Robert (Teresa Hafermehl) children: Allison (Clint) Tweten, (Graey, Thomas & Penelope), Carrie Cygielnik, (Aiyana), Brandon (Carlyn) Leschyshyn, (Riley, Cruz), Blair Thompson (Anika Albers), Corey Thompson, Amber Thompson, Teresa鈥檚 family; Sisters-in-law: Ann Bell, Helen German, Nellie Schneider, Marge Christianson; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; Vern鈥檚 dance partner and friend Jean Schwan; Vern鈥檚 longtime friend and co-worker, Thea Whitt. Predeceased by: Wife, Victoria, parents Ernest and Edna Thompson, parents-in-law Wasyl and Edith German, brothers-in-law, John German, Dan German, Mel Christianson, and Jim Bell. Special friend Doris Srayko. A Celebration Of Life Service was held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Fred J. Tinio. Shared Memories were given by Jean Pawlus, Thea Whitt and Dennis Mercer. Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 鈥� Nadine Mitchell. Music Ministry: Organist & Pianist 鈥� Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Soloist 鈥� Robert MacKay 鈥� 鈥淟ord Of The Dance鈥�; Hymn Selections: 鈥淚n The Sweet By And By鈥� & 鈥淲hat A Friend We Have In Jesus.鈥� Honourary Pallbearers were All Vern鈥檚 family and friends. Urn Bearers were Robyn Mitchell and Veronica Nesbitt. Memorials are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Interment was at Garden of Christus 鈥� Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.
