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Paul Thompson Obituary

Paul Ernst Thompson 1909 ~ 2003  Paul Ernst Thompson, born September 8, 1909 to Ellis Irving and Lillian Esther Ernst Thompson in Freelandville, Indiana. Married Dorotha Christensen May 7, 1941 in Salt Lake Temple. She died April 21, 1974. Married Zelpha N. T. Kay September 8, 1974.  LDS Church positions filled: Sunday School Superintendent, MIA President, Elders Quorum President, Senior President 356th Quorum of Seventy, Assistant Scout Master, Scout Master. Earned Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards. Received award in March 2003 for 71 years in scouting service. He believed in helping people at all times. He assisted 68 young men to receive their Eagle Scout Award.  Survived by wife and two sons, Valor P. Thompson, Reno, Nevada; and Eduard P. Thompson, Honolulu, Hawaii; one sister, Elizabeth Reider Cantin, Carmical, California; two step-sons D. Dale (Wilhelmina) Teeples of St. George; and W. Niel (Donna) Teeples of Bountiful, and two step-daughters, Carol T. (Melvin) Smith and Loraine T. (David) Bunker both of Salt Lake City; three grandchildren; 22 step-grandchildren, plus 52 step great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two brothers, Russell I. Thompson and Jacob Eugene Thompson. Funeral service will be held at Parleys 1st Ward, 2350 South 2100 East Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at 12:00 noon. Friends and family may call Tuesday at Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Drive from 6-8 p.m. and at the ward 10:45- 11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Sunset Lawn Memorial Park.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jul. 1 to Jul. 2, 2003.

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Kate Van Wagoner

July 11, 2003

I love you Paul! I loved it how you call me every year for the past 13 to wish me a happy birthday along with all the other people in our ward! I will miss you!!

Gregory Hill

July 3, 2003

What a blessing Paul Thompson has been in my life, as well as Eddie !! I learned to face the disability I had from Eddie - because he always was strong and never gave up !!!
For Paul, I thank him for my love of scouting and life. I have been involved in scouting for 38 years - since the good old days of Troop 174.
I've had the blessing of having my 3 sons received their Eagle Scout Award. In fact, Paul attended my youngest son's Court of Honor, April 2, 2003.
My love to Val and Eddie - you have always been my heros. May the Lord bless you duing this difficult time.

Lee Havelind

July 1, 2003

Loraine,
May the Prince of Peace wrap HIS arms around you and your family so that you may feel HIS strength and comfort.
Lee and the gang.

EksAyn Anderson

July 1, 2003

Paul is a precious and dear friend and example to me. He was my Scout Master and encouraged me as I earned my Eagle Scout. His great kindness in remembering special events in my life and the lives my wives (Linda died in May 1986 and Patty and I have been married almost 17 years)and my eight children was inspiring and very meaningful in each our lives. He attendend the Eagle Courts of each of my five sons. He was a great blessing to me as a young man and has continued to bless my life through adulthood. He was a Christ-like man; always reaching out to others in service and love. He lived and loved the principles of scouting. He was and is one of the heros in my life. I salute my dear departed friend...until we meet again!! EksAyn Alan Anderson

Richard DeRose

July 1, 2003

I was one of the 68 Scouts Paul helped to attain my Eagle Award.Paul was the best Scoutmaster, and only one, I had. I will be indebted to him for the teaching he gave to me. My best to Val and Eddie. Richard DeRose

Loraine Bunker

July 1, 2003

To all my brothers and sister and sisters-in-law: thank you for your love and support of both Paul and Mom during this time. None of us could have done it without the others. I love you all! Loraine

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