- ?b?Wayne Thompson March 31 , 1942 - May 23, 2007?/b?
Wayne Thompson, age 65 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, following a lengthy and dignified battle with cancer. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 years, Eleanor; children, Joanne (Norm) Boyes, Kevin (Nancy) Thompson and Kelly (Autumn) Thompson; grandson Ethan Wayne Thompson; father Ruthven Dave; brothers, Robert (Sherry) and David (Susan); and mother-in-law, Anna Lasco. Wayne was predeceased by his mother Florence Thompson; father-in-law, Joseph Lasco; and brother-in-law, Raymond Lasco. Wayne was born on March 31, 1942, In Davidson, SK, He moved at an early age to Saskatoon. Wayne graduated from the College of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan in 1963 and received his Chartered Accountant designation in 1966. He was employed by Touche Ross and Smith Rolls before joining Federated Co-operatives Limited In 1970. Wayne became Chief Executive Officer In 1983 and continued in that position until poor health led to his retirement in 2007. Wayne was extremely knowledgeable in most sports. He especially enjoyed the years he played fastball for K and K Olson. Wayne deeply loved and was very proud of his children. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 25, 2007, from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel (915 Acadia Drive, Saskatoon). The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church (812 Preston Avenue S., Saskatoon). Interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemeterv. Saskatoon. In lieu of flowers, It was Wayne's wisn to nave memorial donations made to the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, 303 Forge Road S.E., Calgary, AFJ, T2H 0S9. Condolences to the family may be expressed by e-mail to 1051 alderwoods, com. Arrangements entrusted to Mervin G. Oleksyn, ACADIA DRIVE FUNERAL CHAPEL 955-1600.
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1942 - 2007 (65 years)
