LYNN THOMPSON

LYNN THOMPSON, beloved husband and father, at the age of 53 slipped peacefully away to the next life, Sunday, September 13, 2009, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Lynn left a legacy of love and service to his family and the community. Before passing, Lynn was a loving and devoted husband to Meri Dawn for 27 years and the proud father of four children: Jeri (25), Kati (23), Chad (14), and Bret (7). He is also survived by his parents, Ernest and Thelma Thompson of Utah; his si blings, Joan (nee Thompson) and Bruce Matis of Indiana, with their children and grandchildren, and Larry and Elrain Thompson of Utah, with their children and grandchildren. Additionally, he is survived by his in-laws, Don and Marilyn Stouffer (Calgary, Canada), numerous brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. His large tight-knit and loving, extended family will miss him dearly. He was born November 21, 1955, in Montebello, CA, and grew up in Santa Monica, CA. As a young adult, he served a mi ssion for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Florida, Puerto Rico, and Guatemala. He attended Weber State College, where he earned a BA and later Brigham Young University, where he earned his MA and met his sweetheart for eternity. Lynn taught Spanish and coached the swim team for Roy High School in Utah for four years and was an adjunct advisor for sport classes at Weber State. In 1988, his young family moved to California, where he taught Spanish and participated actively in the sports pro grams at Yucaipa High School for twenty years. The students and faculty have expressed how they will miss his contributions and dedication to the school. He was a respected coach and member of Yucaipa National Little League, where he had many friends. Lynn was a stalwart member of his church and served diligently in many capacities. He particularly loved serving and leading the youth. He was grateful for the opportunity and looked forward to serving weekly in the Redlands Temple. There has been a tremendo us outpouring of love to his family from the people of his church and other community members who loved and respected him. His sense of humor and one-liners delighted others and carried him and his friends and family through his difficult illness right to the very end. Commitment to his family and others was his trademark in life. Lynn will be greatly missed and remembered fondly by all who knew and loved him. Viewing will be Sunday, September 20, from 6:00 - 8:00 at Weaver-Hughes Mortuary,, 33629 Yucai pa Blvd. Memorial Services will be Monday, September 21, at 10:00 A.M. at the LDS Chapel, 12776 6th Street, Yucaipa. Interment will be private at Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, CA.