Martin Thompson, Feb. 3, 1941–Sept. 23, 2022
By Loralee McKoen
Martin Aaron Thompson was born February 3, 1941, to Aaron and Winifred Thompson in Cardston, Alberta, Canada and died on September 23, 2022, at his home in Yoncalla, Oregon at the age of 81.
Martin was preceded in death by his father and mother, daughter Lori Stephens and grandsons Joshua and Richard Joslyn. He is survived by his children Randy (DeAnna) Thompson, Brian (Kit) Thompson, Loralee (Chris) McKoen and Ben (Amber) Thompson and son-in-law Shane Stephens; his grandchildren Rusty (Melissa) Thompson, Aaron (Marybeth) Thompson, Mindy (Chris) Haigh, Devan (Nicole) Thompson, Tyler (Terra) Thompson, Brandy (Tyler) Graham, Brianne (Dustin) Joslyn, Austin Thompson, Natalie Thompson, Oaklee McKoen, Rita McKoen, LoriJo Thompson and Chance McKoen; his great grandchildren: Tanner Thompson, Madelynn Thompson, Wade Thompson, Jolene Thompson, Elijah Thompson, Emma Thompson, Vivienne Thompson, Hensley Haigh, Heston Haigh, Karter Thompson, Brayden Thompson, Presley Thompson, Quincy Thompson, Ethan Graham and Emmett Graham; and his siblings Sandra (Cal) Lathen, Kathy (Jerry) Wayment, Jim (Donna) Thompson, Joan (Dave) Barnett, Launa (Steve) Moser and Kaaron (Jason) Lyons.
Martin loved the western way of life and working on the family ranch. Most of all he loved watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren grow. He cherished his family and many friends and his legacy will live on through them.
A celebration of life was held October 1 at the Triple T Arena in Yoncalla.