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Charles Thompson Obituary

Minnesota Native & Lifelong Resident of Lake Minnetonka Area He shall be remembered for his keen wit, sharp sense of humor and for loyalty displayed to his friends. Ham worked as a lobbyist with Minnesota state government as well as campaign manager for countless DFL state house and state senate political campaigns. He leaves his sister, Jennifer Pierson of Denver, Colorado; step sisters, Susie McDowell of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Helen Waldron of Minnetonka; and step brother, John P. Snyder III of Rancho Santa Fe, California as well as many nieces and nephews. Ham was greatly loved by his wide circle of friends. He shall be missed by us all. A Friends Service shall be held on Saturday, October 2, 5 PM at the Woodhill Country Club, 200 Woodhill Road, Wayzata. In lieu of flowers, memorials to tthe Animal Humane Society are appreciated. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577 www.davidleefuneralhome.com

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Published by Pioneer Press on Sep. 29, 2010.

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Carol Connolly

October 1, 2010

Bon voyage to dear Ham, one of our best, whose kind spirit and generous sharing of his fine sense of humor wll not be forgotten.

nancy farnham

September 29, 2010

To Ham's Family - I am so sorry for your loss and for all of us who loved Ham. I will forever cherish my memories of him. He's undoubtedly one of the kindest and most caring friends I've ever known.

September 27, 2010

With love and cherished memories of a darling nephew - Sally Luther

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