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Lyle M. Thompson
1938 - 2010
Lyle M. Thompson
1938 - 2010
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Lyle Thompson Obituary
Dec. 27, 1938 – Nov. 08, 2010
Lyle Thompson passed away peacefully into Jesus' arms on Monday, November 8, 2010 in Palm Desert, California.
Born December 27, 1938, Lyle grew up in Cornelius. He attended school in Cornelius and graduated from Hillsboro High School. He attended Portland State University and then went on to the San Francisco of Mortuary Science College.
Lyle had been a funeral director at Hennessey Goetsch & McGee, Skyline Funeral Home and the Little Chapel of the Chimes. He also enjoyed owning Miller & Tracy Funeral Home and Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel.
Lyle served in the U.S. Army Reserves and he was involved in his local community by participating in Optimist and Rotary. After retiring from the funeral industry, he and his wife, Shirley enjoyed wintering at their home in Indio, California. Lyle volunteered as a golf marshall at The Club at Terra Lago in Palm Springs and Camas Meadows Golf Club in Camas, Washington.
Lyle is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shirley; children and their spouses, Julie and Kirk Sherrill, and Troy and Kara Thompson; grandchildren, Spencer, Chandler, Andi, Lucas and Nicklas; his mother, Mary; sister and brother-in-law, Lillian and Dick Juntunen and Kathi and Hap Lee; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation is Sunday, Nov.21, 2010, 1p.m. -4 p.m. at Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel, 4675 S.W. Watson, Beaverton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov.22, 2010 at Portland First Church of the Nazarene, 6100 S.W. Raab Road, Portland, Oregon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; Liberty Quartet, 55 S.W. 5th Avenue, Suite 100, Meridian, ID 83642; Eternal Impact, P.O. Box 250, Oregon City, OR 97045.
Arrangements under the direction of Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel, Beaverton, OR.
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Jim and JoLynn Vegh
November 23, 2010
Shirley, Dear One,
We have known you only a short while but feel like it's been forever...Lyle was such a man of God who was surrounded by God's Peace and Wisdom. He didn't talk too much in a group but, BOY!!, when he shared his thoughts everyone stopped and listened...It was important, what he shared. We were so blessed to have shared Liberty's Festival with you two here in the Treasure Valley of Idaho...Lyle was our 'Captain', Break Reader and Stable Presence...there was such a relaxing feel while we hit that little ball around the 18....What a delightful Gentleman, your Lyle was and is...Please feel free to call anytime to just chat....we're looking forward to being with you in the desert next year....we all will feel his absence....
You are loved by us and all at the small group...
Sandra Batchelar Villeneuve
November 22, 2010
I remember Lyle from Hillsboro High School as a friendly, kind person. I'm sorry for your loss.
November 22, 2010
Shirley:
We are praying for you and your family. May God bless and comfort you.
Ivon and Hazel Wilson
November 21, 2010
Dear Shirley and Family,
My wife Mary and I worked with Lyle at PP&S in the early 1980's. We will always remember those years and our interactions with your family with fondness.
We wish you well in every way. We feel for you in your great loss.
George Bradley
www.ThinkRenaissance.org
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Jerry O'Brien
November 21, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Thompson Family. Lyle was definitely one of the most positive individuals I have met. Loved working beside him at Camas Meadows golf course. Watching him with his "girl" Shirley golfing or listening to him explain the virtues of a dozen donuts always would bring a smile to my face. Miss you much Lyle.
Joe Kaltenbach
November 20, 2010
My wife Terry and me met Lyle and Shirley in the small group from church at Shadow Hills in Indio. I will always remember his smile, humility and good sense of humor. He will be missed. May God bless and comfort you Shirley.
Neal & Frances Putman
November 19, 2010
We will miss Lyle very much . We have had a great time over the years we have known Lyle . Lot of Gospel Concerts , going out to breakfast after church , working the tennis tournament . We would not have known Liberty Quartet as well as we do if it was not for Lyle and Shirley.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Rich Bentson
November 18, 2010
As one of the "Corn Town" kids, I am saddend to hear of Lyle's passing. Shirley ( Hoffman ) Jammerson E- Mailed me here in Alaska and let me know of his death. Since highschool I have seen Lyle twice, once in Alaska in the mid 1970's and 3 years ago at our 50th highschool reunion. He was no different either of those times than he was in gradeschool; energetic outgoing and positive. I'm sure Lyle packed 140 years of living into his 71 years of life.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Rich Bentson
November 18, 2010
Lyle was a "good guy". Knew him in the 70's thru US Bank on SW 20th and later talked with him at Tara Largo. Neat guy. s/Mac Heitzhausen, Eagle Crest Resort.
Staff of Pegg, Paxson & Springer Funeral Chapel Funeral Chapel
November 18, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
November 17, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of Lyle's death. I hadn't seen him since high school, but know he was the same kind person he was then. Am sure he will be missed tremendously. Shirley (Hoffman) Jamerson
Art and Chris Slaback
November 16, 2010
Lyle was a member of our Home Group and what I will remember most is he always had a smile on his face and he always had a positive attitude and good things to say about everyone. he loved life.
Art and Chris (Indio)
November 16, 2010
Lyle and his wife, Shirley, were active members of our Sun City Shadow Hills Bible Study Group of the Southwest Community Church, Indian Wells, CA.
Lyle always exhibited tremendous enthusiasm in his life as a devoted Christian. He was knowledgeable and demonstrated effective leadership in our Study Group. He touched many lives and exerted a strong spiritual influence upon those with whom he associated. He was definitely a "warrior for Christ" and we were blessed through his acquaintance.
Dr. Jack and Joanne Sellers
80856 Camino Santa Elise
Indio, CA 92203
760-469-2184
Erin Phelps
November 12, 2010
I worked for Lyle for a short time in 1984. Things didn't work out for me to stay working there, but Lyle never was anything but kind to me in helping me find another position and giving advise. I had some hard feelings at the time, but in time I realized that it was a growth opportunity and a life lesson.
Several years after I had started my business, I ran into Lyle at church, he asked me how things were going with the new business. I told him things were going very well and how God was really blessing my family. He then told me how proud he was of what I had done in so little time, it felt very good to hear this from a former employer and person who had done well for themselves in the funeral industry.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lorraine & Leon Pettitt
November 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 11, 2010
lyle & i played many a round of golf together.he was a good friend & all round good guy.his friends in the beaverton golf league are sad to hear of his passing.tim thompson
Gary Lundberg
November 10, 2010
Lyle and I go back to his Miller and Tracy days. We often had lunch and was able to give some assistance to him on 'road trips', services when he had two at the same time and offering a helping hand at the office. I was with the bank at the time and he would ask for me to 'stop by' after work. Fortunately I was able to have lunch and coffee during his last month.
Dan Brenneman
November 10, 2010
I always enjoyed calling on Lyle. He was a fountain of knowledge. If there was anything going on in the funeral industry, Lyle was on top of it!
Dan Brenneman casket sales rep
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