Clayton Gary Thompson

Thompson – After a long courageous battle with cancer the greatest husband, Dad, granddad and friend in our lives passed away.  Clayton Gary Thompson passed away at home with his family by his side on Saturday, January 7, 2017.

He was born October 20, 1942 in Boissevain, MB.  He was born with trucking genes.  Trucking was his passion.  He started driving at a very young age for Hammond Transport in Boissevain.  Then for Prairie Freighters out of Killarney.  This is when he met Kathy.  They were married in 1966.  This is when he and his brother purchased Hamiota Kenton Transfer. He worked there until they sold the business to Gardewine Transfer in 1995.  Then he pursued trucking again with Greg Gerrard and then went to Double B Enterprises at Kenton.  In 2004, he went to Russell Redi Mix where he thoroughly enjoyed working and the friendships he made.  Finally, in 2013 he drove the school bus for a few years.  He loved the kids.  Clayton was the most genuine, compassionate, hard-working man who always did above and beyond in his journey in life.

Clayton was ever so thankful to the Lions Eye Bank as he was given two corneal transplants.  It was this thankfulness that drove him to devote as much time as he could as a member of the Hamiota Lions Club and he participated in the Lions Journey For Sight for many years.  He and Kathy enjoyed travels to California, Memphis, Florida, Mexico, Hawaii, and Jamaica.

He leaves to mourn his passing the love of his life Kathy; daughter Karen (Neil) grandchildren Conor and Larissa; son Jeff (Bev) and Bev’s children Carl (JLee), Thomas (Chelby), and Carson.

He was truly a loving and generous person with an infectious smile and has left a void that cannot be replaced.

A service celebrating Clayton’s life was held at the Hamiota Community Centre, Hamiota, MB on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 3:00pm with interment following in the Hamiota Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Clayton’s memory to CancerCare Manitoba, PO Box 2248 Stn Main, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 9Z9; to the Lions Eye Bank, 320 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2W6; or to a local charity of one’s choice.  Messages of condolence can be shared at www.campbellfuneralhome.ca.  Campbell Funeral Home, Hamiota were in care of arrangements.  (866) 620-2744

We are going to miss you Dad.  Love You

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Words cannot express our gratitude to our family, friends and neighbours for your calls, food, flowers, cards, visits, and donations made in his memory since the passing of Clayton.  Also to my sister, Jean who was a big help and here for all of us.  A special thanks to the girls for bringing in a full course meal on Saturday evening.  It was delicious.

Thanks to the Doctors and staff at the Hamiota Health Centre for their kindness and care for Clayton on his many “visits” to the hospital.

Thank you to Elsie Dickenson and Pastor Orland Usick for the heartfelt service to celebrate the life of Clayton.  They blended well together.  A very special thanks to our daughter Karen for doing the eulogy.  You did an awesome job.  It was perfect - so was the rose.  Also to Conor for your words to Grandpa.

Thanks to Dwayne Campbell and Rob Johnson for your professionalism.  For the care and compassion extended to us.  You did a super job.

It truly is great to live in such a caring community.

Kathy, Karen, Jeff and Families