BRADLEY DEAN THOMPSON

Bradley Dean Thompson, “Taku’na’ed Ayu’stan’sni” (Leaves Nothing Behind) 40 of St. Michael, ND passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks with loving family at his side. The Wake for Bradley will be held at the Tekekwitha Center, St. Michael will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. from Wal-Mart. Funeral Services for Bradley will be held at the Native American Church Cemetery, rural St. Michael on Thursday, July 14th at 10:00 a.m. Serving as Active Pallbearers for Bradley will be Gerard Thompson Sr., Ambrose Thompson Jr., Myron Harrison Sr., Raymond Thompson, Gabriel Longtail, Gilbert Longtail, Anthony Chaske, Ivan Lovejoy Sr., Wesley Bird Horse Sr. and Terry Dunn. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chuck White, Sam Merrick Jr., Darren Jackson, Bennett Black, Christina Mindt, Freeman & Hope Whiteshield, Kenneth (Boy) Chaske, Brendan (Brenda) Belgarde, Cletus Lawrence, Thaddius DeMarce Jr., Mike Greywater, Jr., Virgil Feather Sr., Gary Longie, Jr., MaryAnn & Bobbi Brown, Kevin Brown, Jesse & Sherri Cavanaugh, Herbie Cavanaugh, Louie & Jeanie Chaske, George Fool Bear Sr., Marie Thomas and niece Luanna Chaske. All of Bradley’s Loving Friends Special Heartfelt Thank You: Spirit Lake Ambulance, Spirit Lake Fire Dept, St. Michael District Representative, Geraldine Redfox & Karen GreyEyes Music Provided by: Spirit Lake Singers, Dakota Travels & Native American Church Singers Bradley Dean Thompson was born the youngest son of Ambrose A. & Irene (McKay) Thompson on May 8th, 1971 in Devils Lake. Bradley attended Four Winds School from grade school through high school, he graduated in 1991. Bradley worked at the Fort Totten Fire Department for a couple of years. He also worked at Spirit Lake Casino. Bradley was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed working on cars, fixing things around the house and going fishing. Bradley was a powwow singer; he enjoyed setting up and singing with his brothers at various powwows and gatherings. He was also a gifted hand-drum maker. He enjoyed crafting & beading. Bradley met the love of his life, Monica Ann in 1994. They were united in marriage January 1st, 2006. Bradley was a very quiet and friendly person and always willing to help where needed. He loved to spend time with his grandchildren; he always put a smile on their faces, he never turned anyone down who needed his help. Bradley was a good decent man and will be deeply missed by all of his family, grandchildren and friends. We will forever hold our precious memories of him and he will never be forgotten. Bradley is survived by: Special Grandson: Princeton Philbrick; Step-children: Erica Philbrick, Kami (Chuck) Bird Horse, Kelli Bird Horse, Danielle Owlboy & Wesley Bird Horse, Sr. ; Grandchildren: Kaylynn White, Daylon White, Jr., Kaylynnzah & Kellen Bird Horse, M.J. Knutson, Hansome Bird Horse, Wesley Bird Horse, Jr. & Weston Bird Horse, Malik Longie; Uncle Zachary Thompson; Brothers & Sisters: Germaine (Arnold) Thompson, Arlene Belgarde, Gerard Thompson Sr., Ambrose (Adele) Thompson, Anna Thompson, Selina (Jacob) Horse, Delphine Thompson, Marcella Thompson, Raymond Thompson, James (Natalie) Thompson, Myron (Sharene) Harrison, Athelia (Randy) Harrison, Lyle Harrison, Delbert Harrison, Robin Harrison, Roxanne Harrison, Blossom Harrison, Magdeline Harrison & Madeline (Jason) Harrison; many nieces, nephews and other grandchildren and relatives; Aunts & Uncles: Floyd (Doreen) McKay, Catherine Howard, Rose Walker (McKay) Bradley was preceded in death by his mother Irene; father Ambrose; wife Monica; granddaughter, Kayonica Lee Birdhorse; sister Candace Harrison; nieces & nephews: Sampson, Tracy, Jonathan & Sydney and relatives of GreyDog, IronLightning & McKay families.