Patrick Dwaine Thompson, 61, of Winnemucca Nevada passed away March 20, 2016 after a short illness.
Born May 1, 1954 to Dick and Shirley Thompson. Pat graduated from Libby High School in 1972 and left to attend DeVry University. Returning to Libby he began working for WR Grace.
He soon met his soulmate Katherine Marie Leader. They married in 1974 and had 3 beautiful children. They lived in Libby until 1990.
Moving to Winnemucca Pat began working as a head electrician in the gold mines. An avid gun enthusiast he shared his love with his wife and children. He ran a small bullet manufacturing business, enjoyed going to gun shows and shooting in competitions.
Pat was an amazing photographer and he and Marie spent many hours/days visiting the gorgeous Grand Teton Mountains. Recording them in photos and paintings. He was especially proud of Marie’s stunning landscape paintings.
Pat was preceded in death by his father Dick Thompson, baby sister Shirley, grandparents Richard and Virginia Thompson, Woody and Mildred (Toots) Bowen, and Mary Collier.
He is survived by his wife Katherine Winnemucca NV, daughter Tanya (Donnie) Lacey WA, son Jeremiah Georgia, daughter Kassandra (Jaret) Redlands CA, parents Mike and Shirley Collier Libby, brother Rich (Susan) Thompson Libby, sister Cindy (Pat) Isbell Cheney WA, brother Tim (Dusti) Thompson Libby, brother Jim (Lisa) Thompson Eureka MT, brother Michael (Tina) Collier Kalispell MT, 6 fantastic grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A memorial is planned for a April 9th at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Winnemucca NV.
