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Trenton Thompson Obituary

TRENTON BLAINE THOMPSON

Trent was a bright star in the life of all who came to know him. His personality was radiant and his heart full of love. He always had a kind word to say to anyone and took every opportunity to express his love and appreciation of everyone he knew. He was a young man who loved his Savior Jesus Christ and patterned his life after the example set by the Savior. His spirit was much more mature than his youthful physical body and he has taught us all many great lessons on the meaning of love. Trent died April 24, 2003, while being held so warmly during his last moments by the thousands who came to know and love him. He was a born leader. Trent was born in Orange, CA, July 18, 1984, and died at the age of 18. Trent attended Pinedale and Valley Oak elementary schools where he served as Student Body President and a STAR athlete in football, baseball and basketball. The next stop was to Kastner Intermediate School where once again he was elected Student Body President and was a star athlete. Trent was just a few weeks away from graduating from Clovis West High School where he again excelled in athletics and leadership. Trent was an Honor Student and a recipient of the Principal's Medallion Scholastic Achievement Award. Trent played on the varsity basketball team for three years and two years on the varsity volleyball team. He was a member of three Valley Championship teams. He was the captain of the varsity basketball team and selected as the team's MVP. Trent's awards were many as he was selected as The Clovis Independent Newspaper's All Around Most Valuable Player, Tri-City Athletic Conference Co-MVP, All Valley selection by The Fresno Bee and the Bakersfield Californian. He was selected to play in the Fresno City/County All-Star Basketball game and the Kern County North/South All-Star game. GO EAGLES. Trent planned on graduating from Clovis West and then going on a two-year mission for the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. He then planned on returning to attend Brigham Young University and then on the become a Pediatrician or a basketball coach, quite a mix. Many have said that Trent was just a child and he had so much to live for and give to others, but Trent completed his work he was sent here to do. He has gone ahead and we know he will be there to meet and greet each and everyone of his family and friends. We will miss Trent's loving heart, his tenderness, his beautiful smile and his words of comfort and encouragement he gave to us all. We also feel comfort in knowing that Trent is with his Heavenly Best Friend, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We glorify the knowledge we have that FAMILIES CAN BE TOGETHER FOREVER. Trent is survived by his parents, Curtis and Kathi Thompson; his brother, Trevor; his grandmother, Mary Thompson; his many cousins, uncles, aunts and so many more who have adopted him as their own. As his parents, we know there is much shared pain, sorrow and tears from his fellow students and teachers, those tears will turn to smiles. That is how Trent would want to be remembered. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 5685 N. Cedar. Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno. Sig,palm2,,100,p Palm Colonial Funeral Service2983 Tulare Street(559) 233-7267

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Published by Fresno Bee on Apr. 27, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Trenton Thompson

45 Entries

Patt Horsley McAlpin

May 17, 2003

Dear Curtis, Kathi, and Trevor,

I was heartbroken to hear about Trent. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You have a spirit of valiance and strength like no other and you will get through this hard journey too with the love of those around you. You have known so much hurt and pain but this has to be the most difficult losing a child. Our Heavenly Father will be there to comfort you...hold tightly to your faith.

Love to all,

Patt and Len McAlpin

Rome, Georgia

CHRIS FRANCIS

May 8, 2003

I AM THE HEAD COACH AT KING-DREW MEDICAL MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL IN LOS ANGELES. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY AS WELL AS MY PRAYERS AND ALL MY LOVE. GOD HAS A PLAN FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US SO AS DIFFICULT AS THINGS MAY APPEAR TO BE RIGHT NOW HE WILL HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR PAIN AND SORROW AN GUIDE YOU TO THE BETTER DAYS AHEAD. YOU WERE BLESSED WITH TRENT AND THE GOOD TIMES AND LAUGHS YOU HAD WITH HIM SHALL LAST FOREVER. TAKE A MINUTE AND THINK ABOUT THAT ONE TIME THAT TRENT MADE YOU LAUGH THE HARDEST YOU EVER HAVE AND WHEN YOU ARE MISSING HIM,JUST KNOW THAT NOW HE IS WATCHING OVER YOU. GOD BLESS YOU WITH ALL MY LOVE, COACH CHRIS FRANCIS AND THE ENTIRE KING-DREW BASKETBALL FAMILY.

David Timmons

May 7, 2003

Dear Thompson Family,

My deepest heartfelt sympathy is sent your way. Trent was an amazing young man and player. The first time I saw him was at a Summer tournament in Bakersfield a couple of years ago. He was only a Junior but he won the MVP trophy that year for the tournament. I love watching HS Basketball, but never missed when Clovis West came to town. Our family really enjoyed watching Trent. He always played real well when he came to our town. I bet his scoring average in Bakersfield over the years was over 19. That summer when I met him, he was sitting with his team near the gym door. My little daughter was only 8 and she had broken her leg. She was using crutches and we watched her as she returned from the restroom at Bakersfield City College. One of her crutches must have hit water spill and it slipped out from under her. We watched her fall and within a flash, Trent was there to lift her up. He carried our little girl to her seat and then sat there talking to her until his team had to begin their warmups. He was an angel. He had a fan in my daughter and us and always will. God has alot of work for Trent and Trent is blessing all the little children.

God Bless You And Your Family With Love And Peace. We know it is hard. Thanks for raising an angel.

Annie Schermerhorn

May 6, 2003

Curtis:

I was so sorry to hear about your son. Know that your St. Agnes friends are praying for you and your family. Take care.

Annie (Purchasing)

Carol Gillespie

May 6, 2003

Kathi, Trevor, and Curtis,

I feel somewhat cheated that I never had the privelege of knowing Trent but feel that, in a sense, I did through Kathi and Trevor. What an outstanding young man he has been and still is. I'm sure he will be an incredible missionary where he is now and rest assured, that is definitely what he is doing! My love goes to you and your whole family and your community. And my prayers are with you, too.

Love from your Missionary Mom Sister,

Carol Gillespie

Elder Joel Gillespie Taiwan Taichung June 2001-July 2003

Alberta Sargeant

May 5, 2003

Mr.and Mrs.Thompson,

My son Matt and I had the great pleasure and honor of hosting Trent and a teammate of his in our home last November, when his basketball team took a "bonding" trip to Huntington beach with their new coach. He touched our lives at a most vulnerable moment. Matt had just suffered a severe ankle injury the day before. I had been scheduled to accompany my husband on a business trip to Boston, where we were going to be reunited with many family members and friends we had not seen in many years. I obviously would not leave my son at a time like this,so I did not go. So, there we were, dad in Boston on business, missing us and worried about Matt, and me alone with a hurt and somewhat depressed son. Enter your Trent. He was just the lift we needed. He brought such joy and energy into our home at such a tough time. I will forever cherise our brief time with your amazing and beloved son. I will never forget the sight of the three boys in the hot tub together on that beautiful October evening, with Matt's sprained ankle propted up on the edge,talking and laughing like they were old friends reunited. So on that weekend when we thought we were missing out on being with old friends in Boston, we instead were forever united with one of the most special young men we have ever met. I can't imagine your pain, but I share your strong faith, and I know that you understand that Trent is where he is suppose to be. I told Matt, you has lost two very close basketball friends in the last two years, and now Trent is the third, that he has another "basketball angel" in heaven.

Our love and prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing your wonderful son with us. We will never forget him. God Bless you always -

Alberta and Matt Sargeant

Ocean View High School

Huntington Beach,Ca

Stephanie Martin

May 4, 2003

We thought of you with love today

But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday

And days before that too.

We think of you in silence

We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories

And your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake

With which we'll never part.

God has you in His keeping

We have you in our Heart.

Author Unknown

Larry Keeney

May 2, 2003

Wile i only had the pleasure of attending your championship game only a month ago i feel i knew you well the joy in your familys faces as you played your heart out was sush a warm feeling.

You brought more happiness to the people around you than you could possibly know.

You touched my life and i never had the pleasure of getting to know you,i just saw the joy in your aunts face as you came on to the court and the pride in your dads face and the joy in your mom's the and the overwelming pride in your brother.

Not to metion the joy of all the other people who drove so far just to see you.

I see you as an angel sent from above to touch all of us even me not even ever meeting you but that one time very breifly , thank you lord for sending trent to us here on earth to touch all he came in contact with no matter how long or how short.

Tren you are a sparkle in the eyes of god and his plan for you is not done.

GOD BLESS YOU

AND REST IN PEACE

Your brother in the lord

Larry Keeney(Your Aunt Karmas Friend)

Sheila Pesch

April 30, 2003

The memorial service yesterday just reinforced what we already knew about Trent. That he was a special young man with high standards and values. He made a deep impression on all who met him. I was fortunate enough to hear him talk at a SART meeting and turned to the lady sitting next to me and said "Wow!" Afterwards, I spoke to him for a few moments and his wonderful smile and sincerity took me by surprise. He treated EVERYONE with respect - even my freshman daughter, Katie - who thought he was wonderful. Thank you all for your testimonies and inspirational words yesterday. Trent's influence in death was as powerful as it was in life - I will strive to live my life as he did following the ways of Jesus Christ. May God Bless and Comfort Your Family.

The Vang Family

April 30, 2003

My family and I are sorry about your loss. We feel your pain. You all will be in our prayers. God bless You all richly :)

Phil. 1:3

Love,

~The Vang Family

*A Little Faith Leads The Way*

Mandy McGlasson

April 29, 2003

Trent was such a GREAT guy. I cant even express how much he was loved and how much he will be missed. But seeing the family dealing with it so well helps alot and brings a sort of reassurance that it will be OK.My thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family and to Hillary and her family!

David Connor

April 29, 2003

I am extremly sorry for your loss. I have known Trent since my 6th grade year at Valley Oak. I played b-ball with him. He was an amazing young man. His leadership, personality and love for others was awesome. He always thought of others before himself. Trent was an awesome basketball player too. He always came to play. Trent was an awesome young man and he will be missed by all. But we must all remember Trent wants us to live our lives to the fullest. He will always be with us in our minds and hearts. We miss you Trent.

cathy vogt

April 29, 2003

Dear Thompson Family,

My family and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Trent will be missed by so many. Your strength and faith has help us and many more.

God Bless You!

Megan Brill

April 29, 2003

Trent...I remember when I was a junior and you were a freshman, we had PE together with Walberg. I always remember what a hard worker you were, and knew you were to become something very special not only to the basketball program, but to all the students of Clovis West in your upcoming years. You will be dearly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Suzanne Moffat

April 29, 2003

My son, Eric (Wyatt) and I were deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Trent. He was a wonderful boy, and always kind to Eric. I was thinking this morning about why the Lord would've taken such a sweet young man before he'd had a chance to live life for long. I realized that not only will he be of great service in the spirit world, there will be so many who's lives he has touched, will have the opportunity to hear the plan of salvation and taste of the gospel at his funeral. What a wonderful example and missionary he was, in life and in death.

Debbie D'Ottavio

April 29, 2003

I'm sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie

Colleen Gray

April 28, 2003

Kathi, Curtis and Trevor

Thinking about you with love and prayers. Hoping mine turn out to be as great kids as yours. Much love to you all,

John, Colleen, Tyler,Dylan and Bailey

Zack Leister

April 28, 2003

Curtis, Kathi and Trevor,

It has been more than 10 years since I last saw Trent but I will never forget the huge smile and indomitable positive spirit that he carried with him wherever he went. My prayers are with you during this time of trial.

Caitlin Cody

April 28, 2003

To the Thompson/Haar families:

I can't say I knew either Trent or Hilary, but the tragedy is all too familiar. Having lost a close friend in October to an automobile accident, I deeply empathize your pain. I've heard several wonderful things about Trent and Hilary and what great people they are. I'm sure such personality traits are simply reflections of their upbringings, and it's in that I can say I'm confident that God is with you. You're in my thoughts and prayers and may God comfort you in your time of loss.

Nancy Butler

April 28, 2003

To the Thompson Family,

I do not know your family but my heart and prayers go out to you. I have a Daughter who is a senior at Exeter High School this year and we both felt your pain when we heard the news. Reading the newspaper we knew Trent was an awesome kid, how proud you must of been. We are so sorry for your loss.

Ed Romero

April 28, 2003

To the Thompson family~

Trent was a great kid. He had that big pearly smile, and always kind words to say. He was more then an athlete, and more then a student body offical, He was a friend. He touched so many lives while at Clovis West and will be greatly missed by his fellow eagles.

~Ed Romero

Doug Atwood

April 28, 2003

We had so many talks about our sons while Bryan was on his mission.Your boys are so loved by you both. There is nothing that can be said right now to ease this pain. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers. He is there just beyond that star.

Heather Pouncey

April 28, 2003

hey Mrs. Thompson and family i am sorry about the loss of Trent.

Heather Hasbrouck

April 27, 2003

I am so sorry for your loss, I didn't know Trenton, but I did attend Clovis West, Class of 2000. It hurts everytime I hear of another CW student passing away. I know he has gone to a better place! God Bless the Thompson Family! You are in my prayers!

Tommie Harris

April 27, 2003

Curtis,

I'm overwhelmed with the loss of Trent, I just ran into Ron Palmer,coach at Long Beach Poly, an he spoke of how talented Trent,was and his skill level. My heart goes out to you and your family. I know one thing .... I 'm going to tell the BB players from Long Beach Poly, up their in Heaven not to try and post Trent.

My thoughts are with you,

Tommie,

Harold& Peggy Shelton

April 27, 2003

To the Thompson Family

The loss you have suffered will ease some what knowing that Trent is with the Lord now. We pray that there is comfort knowing this. I know that you have a strong faith for I have seen it work with your Family

Much love to you as a Family in a

time of sorrow.

Love to you,

The Shelton

Van Ness Ward

Fresno Ca

Bob & Lynne Harnois

April 27, 2003

Dear Curtis and Kathi,

Today we heard of your great loss and express our deep condolences to you and your family. May God bless and comfort you at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bob & Lynne Harnois

Megan Cerda

April 27, 2003

To the family and close friends:

I know that when you lose someone, you feel like the world stops (or at least that it should), but the sun rises the next morning and the hours pass without him. I know this from experiencing my father's death only 3 years ago. What I've learned is that pain isn't lessened by time, only when you realize how blessed you are to have known him, does the pain begin to cease. I am not sorry, for you have known a man that God guided with his own hand. I am not sorry, for you (his friends and family) knew him, and loved and were loved by him. I am sorry for those who couldn't meet him, who didn't get to feel his hand touch their soul.

Love for him will never leave your hearts, it'll only grow as time passes.

Don't worry about him, he is not scared being where he is now because he has been received by those who have gone before him.

My love for the family...

My love for his friends...

goes out to all.

Hug those close to you each day because God can choose anyone of us at any time.

Danielle Gonzalez

April 27, 2003

Trent was a great friend and person. He will forever be remembered and missed.

Ali Sisk

April 27, 2003

Trent~ I still don't know why you had to leave us with such short notice. God sent you here to do something special, and he felt you have already accomplished His task. Leave us knowing that you were an amazing person, friend, and athlete. You were too perfect for this earth, and God was missing you too much so that's why you're no longer here with us. Now it's His turn to take care of you. He may have you now, but remember that we had you first! You will be missed dearly, but you will NEVER be forgotten around C-DUB. I missed you walking past me to go to 4th period on Friday, and that's when it hit me. I miss your smile and your laugh. You did so much for us; whether it was a victory or just a simple smile. You made us all feel wonderful so when it's my time to go, please save me a spot up in Heaven and stay hot! :) To your family, The Thompsons, my prayers go out to you. I know how difficult it is losing someone so close and so beautiful. I will never forget putting the balloons on the work truck and your mom having to tell us that you took the Lexus that night and your big dent in your car. All the memories and laughs will always be with me, as you will be, too. Keep us safe and guide us all to be stronger individuals. Trent, I love you so much and I always will! RIP *4/24/03*

Jenn Lynn

April 27, 2003

Trent was an awesome guy. I will never forget him and his kind hearted soul. I have had a class with him every year since Kastner. We have gotten to know each other pretty well and helped each other through some things. I thank Trent for his honest advice but most of all for caring so much about every single person he knew. He truly is one of the best people God could of called on to help him out up there. I had Gov't with Trent this year for the short time that I was at Clovis West until our family re-located due to the loss of my father... I remember the look and hug he gave me when he found out about my Dad. He always was so positive and he looked at me with this little look on his face and said dont worry Jenn things will get better, there are so many people there for you and you can for sure count on me. Hang in there he said before I left. But most of all the one thing I will never forget is how fond of his mother he was, his entire family. HE LOVES YOU GUYS SO MUCH! My heart and prayers are with you. Keep your faith and remember you have so many people standing right behind you.I'll miss you Trent and may you always be with your family and continue to give strength to them in this extremely difficult time!!! All my Love, Jenn

todd barbano

April 27, 2003

Im so sorry four your loss.

Trent will be greatly missed.

God bless Trent and his family and

frinds.

todd barbano

fresno ca.

todd barbano

April 27, 2003

I so sorry four your loss.

Trent will be greatly missed.

God bless Trent and his family and

frinds.

todd barbano

fresno ca.

Ali Sisk

April 27, 2003

Trent~

You were taken from us at such short notice, but God said your work here is done. You were put on this earth to do something special, and to Him, you already have accomplished that. You were an amazing person, friend, and athlete. Leave us knowing how much you will be missed, but how much you gave to us. Whether it be victories or a smile, we loved you for it. I missed you walking past me on my way to 4th period Friday, and that's when it hit me. My prayers go out to the Thompson family, and Trent, when it's my time, save me a spot and still be hot! :) You are now God's saint, but you were our's first! We love you and miss you! RIP *4/24/03*

Brieann Batty

April 27, 2003

Trent- The Clovis West Family misses you sooo much! It will never be the same without you! Make sure you are watching down on all of us! We will never forget you!! You were such an awesome person and I still cant believe it was you. You always had a smile, you were always laughing or in a good mood. You might not remember who I am, you probably dont. But I am Mr. Dille's neice and I went to LA one time with the basketball team and I can remember talking to you. I always had your mom as a sub and I feel really bad for her and your family. Just remember that Clovis West will NEVER forget you and you are an awesome person!! Love Always, Brieann Batty

Nikki Morris

April 27, 2003

Trent you were truley loved and are truley missed.. Everyone at Clovis West misses you so much. Even those who didnt know you miss you. Clovis West has lost another member of our family. RiP Trent, Adam, Wade, Nick, Curtis, Jessica.. We love and miss you guys!

Samantha

April 27, 2003

Trent- you'll be missed so much at our school. You were the heart of it all. Now the school seems so empty and depressin now that your gone. You'll never be forgotten

"The Saint"

Lyndsy Henkelmann

April 27, 2003

My prayers go out to the Thompson family. How proud you must all be to hear the positive thoughts about your son, things which you knew all along. Your family has impressed me whether it was Mr. Thompson showing up to basketball practices or Mrs. Thompson bringing pictures of her boys to the classes she subbed. You share much love in your family. I saw Trent's quiet character at CW when I was a senior and it doesn't surprise me all that he has accomplished in the last 2 years since I've been gone. You have raised an excellent young man and he will be missed.

Verne Woolley

April 27, 2003

I so sorry to hear of your loss. You have been in my prayers.

Brittany Johnson

April 27, 2003

Trent will be greatly missed at Clovis West. I am so sorry for the loss in the Thompson family and am sad to not have truly ever met Trent on a personal basis. My blessings to the family and close friends.

Carolyn Cozzi

April 27, 2003

Thompson Family~

I am sooo very sorry for your lost. Trent is one that will be missed by all and remembered for his kindness,leadership and the impact he made while he was at Clovis West. I will never forget his great big smile while he walked into Chevys, he'll always have a table there. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Cozzi

jenn esparza

April 27, 2003

-Trent- you were an awesome person and with the short tome i knew you my day was brightened whit each time i saw your smiling face, you brought everyone you met such a good feeling and you left such a lasting impression that everyone could say they were lucky to have met such a wonderful guy, that would later on have no doubts about the man he would soon become. thank you tent for giving me the opportunity to have met such a self-assured young man you will be greatly missed and always be in our hearts. i know you are happy now, and watching over us, we wont disapoint you, and know we will all meet again , till then lots of love to you and especially your family .Hang in there and know that everyone is here for you, thank you for raising such a wonderful person who did so much for so many people while he was with us, talk about lucky parents , well you where them having such a beautiful son to love. our hearts go out to you and all the rest.

-jenn-

Shayna Messick

April 26, 2003

To those who knew him,

Trent was a great guy. I remember when his mom would sub my classes; all she would talk about was Trent, that’s how I first got to know him. I didn’t meet him until my sophomore year at Clovis West. When I first met him I was with one of my friends who knew him and they were talking and I butted in the conversation, he was so cute, I couldn’t stop looking at his smile. After he left with his friends (guys from the basketball team) I asked my friend Amber who he was, she told me that that was Trent. I finely put a face to the one who was so talked about and loved by his mother. Trent was the guy that even if you didn’t know him, or even knew what he looked like, you knew his name; it was echoed throughout C-Dub (That’s what the students call C.W.). Trent, we love you and we miss you, rest in peace #12.

- Clovis West

student and

friend of Trent

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