Stewart N. Thompson Obituary (1958

Stewart Thompson, 80, of Yakima, died January 7, 2017, in Yakima. He was born in Central City, S.D., and had lived in the Selah area most of his life. Me met Donna Sams and they were married April 4, 1958. Stewart was a welder/sheet metal worker, until becoming a business agent for the Sheet Metal Union for several years. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union local 242/66/55. Stewart enjoyed hunting, fishing and a good game of golf (That's when he won!!) He loved his family and working with his hands. In recent years he built wooden chairs and benches for friends and family. The man never stopped moving and I mean never and that's what kept him alive. He is survived by his wife: Donna (Sams) Thompson; son: Dan (Sherrie) Thompson; daughter: Dianna (Scott) Jones; brothers: James (Coy) Thompson, and Bob Thompson; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Stewart was preceded in death by a brother: bob Thompson. Visitation will be 3 -7 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors, with Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016, also at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Wenas Cemetery. A special thank you to the staff at Cottage in the meadow for their loving care.