DAN THOMPSON Obituary

Dan Thompson 1916 ~ 2009 Aurora, Utah - Daniel Stephenson Thompson, age 93, passed away on December 24, 2009 at his home in Aurora, Utah. His wife Rae and sons Terry, Charlie and Jim were with him in the end. Dan was born April 13, 1916 in Scipio Utah, the fifth child of William Leslie and Eva Merinda Stephenson Thompson. He grew up in Aurora and graduated from North Sevier High School in 1935. He married Frances Rae Coons of Richfield on May 4, 1937 in the Manti LDS Temple. He was an active member of the LDS Church and served many years working with young men's groups in his ward. He also served as High Priest Group Leader and as a temple worker. He served on the Aurora City Council for 12 years and as Mayor for eight years. He also served as Justice of the Peace for eight years. He loved Aurora City and its residents. Throughout his adult life he was principally a farmer and rancher. He worked for about a year as a miner in Ruth, Nevada where he was injured in a mine explosion and lost his eyesight. He then returned to Utah and raised turkeys, cows, chickens and other livestock as well as farmed. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing at Fish Lake. He and Rae camped and fished at Fish Lake during the summer months for many years following retirement. He also loved horses and trained several horses for riding. Red and Babe were among his favorites. He greatly enjoyed the fall roundup on Booby Hole Mountain and helped gather cattle every fall for many years. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Rae, of Aurora; three sons Terry (Deanna) Thompson of Phoenix, Ariz.; Charlie (Ann) Thompson of Payson; Jim (Kathy) Thompson of South Jordan; 15 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; brothers and sister: Alma (Aldena) Thompson of Orem, Rose (Francis, deceased) Winkel of St. George; Paul (Marba) Thompson of Hurricane; brother-in-law: Einar Johnson of Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Elaine and Lynn Nielsen, Edith and Ken Harward, Joy Johnson; a brother, Homer and Lillian Thompson; and a grandson, Michael Thompson. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in the Aurora 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Wednesday morning from 11:00 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Aurora Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. On line guest book at: www.springerturner.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Dec. 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for DAN THOMPSON

6 Entries

Kalleen Campbell

January 2, 2010

Dear Aunt Rae,
We have been sharing many fond memories recently. You and Uncle Dan have given us wonderful experiences to recall.
Staying at your house was a treat, but my favorite experience was going to Zion National Park with you two. What vivid descriptions we received! I saw the park from new eyes.
My kids also have chairs! How many did he make?
Thank you for the warm gift of family.
You are in my heart and thoughts daily and my prayers are with you.

Loren Thompson

December 30, 2009

Dear Aunt Rae,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Thank you for the support you have always given me and my family through the years. You two are amazing.

My children have loved the chairs that Uncle Dan made. They are always a favorite of other kids when they come to visit. Uncle Dan truly is a remarkable and talented individual.

May the Lord bless you at this time and always.

Angela Freeman Rotzler

December 30, 2009

Dear Rae and family, I was so saddened to hear of Dan's passing. Both of you hold large memories in my heart. I have always admired Dan and his abilities and feel so privileged to have interviewed him for my high school research paper so many years ago. It was such a wonderful experience! I grew to love Aurora's history through him. I also grew to love writing and was encouraged every time I was told that Dan was so excited to hear the words of my weekly articles in the local newspaper, and was disappointed when I was unable to get one in on the rare occasion that I was ill that week or out of town. He made me feel proud of my accomplishments and I will never forget that about him. I will miss seeing him when I visit my little hometown, but am glad that I did get to see him during one of my most recent visits. Thank you both.

From the moment I heard the funeral plans, I planned to travel to Aurora to attend. However, I'm sorry to say that my schedule has changed suddenly and it looks like I will be unable to make the trip. But, Rae, even if I don't make it there in person, please know that I am there in spirit and I'm wishing comfort to be with you and your family at this time in your lives. Thank you for being such a big and happy part of mine.

Dan & Georgia Coons

December 28, 2009

Dear Rae and Family -- We express our love and concern for you at this time of loss. What great examples of courage and love you have shown before the whole of the Coons family -- and to all others who knew you and Dan. May the Lord's blessing continue with you at this time of sorrow.

Annette Kosten

December 27, 2009

Dear Aunt Rae, I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with you and Uncle Dan in your home, and with Uncle Dan on one round up I was honored to be a part of. I love you both very much and I'm so grateful for your example of unconditional love and devotion to each other. Love, Annette

Jeanette & Kent Coons

December 27, 2009

Dear Rae, Terry, Charlie, Jim and families,
It doesn't seem right that the Patriarch of our family should be gone, but what a blessing he and 'you Rae' have been to all of us. You replaced the parents we didn't have the privelege of growing up with and how we have loved and appreciated you. Thank you Terry, Charlie and Jim for sharing them with us. We love you all so much.
It's so consoling to know we have Heavenly Parents who will continue caring for us when we leave this life to be with them.
May God Bless you all in the coming months and years. Just remember, we are here for you anytime.

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