EBY LAVERNE THOMPSON

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EBY LAVERNE THOMPSON It is with deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Laverne on August 16, 2003, at Stonewall General Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Jane; and his father Albert. He leaves to mourn his mother Mildred; and sister Sheila; and his children, Barb (Keith), James (Debbie) and Nancy; and his grandchildren, Rebecca, James, Christopher, Jessica, Nicole and Lucas; as well as special friend Darlene; and numerous nieces and nephews. Laverne was born and raised in Holland on May 14, 1932. In 1950 he began his long career with the Manitoba Dept. of Highways. He married Jane Adair of Treherne in 1955 and began their family. They moved to Stonewall in 1970 where he became Maintenance Superintendent with the highways until he retired in 1992. His leisure time was spent building and refinishing furniture, painting signs and rebuilding antique tractors. He was active in the community with minor hockey fund raising, a volunteer driver with the 55+ club and an active member of the Stonewall Lions. He was a member of the Rocklands Tractor club as well as a lifetime member of the Manitoba Threshermans Reunion. He also enjoyed curling, camping and helping out on the farm. He had many faithful four-legged friends in his life, and he enjoyed building wooden toys for his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend whose perspective on life will be truly missed, as will his daily rounds to visit his favourite places and people. In accordance with Dads wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 21 at the MacKenzie Funeral Chapel, Stonewall. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 20, 2003