Kenneth A. Thompson

Kenneth A. “Kenny” Thompson, “Waha Canka Wakan” (Holy Shield), 45 of St. Michael, ND died on Sunday morning, December 10, 2006 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial for Kenny will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Fr. Paul Ruge will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. A Wake will be held at St. Michael’s Recreation Center on Friday, December 15, 2006 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael’s Recreation Center will leave the Wal-Mart Parking Lot on Friday at 3:00 p.m Serving as Casket Bearers for Kenny will be Calvin Thompson, Claude Black, Sam Merrick, Roger McKay Sr., Everett White, Jerry Thompson, Richard Jackson and Jesse Cavanaugh, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be All of Kenny’s Many Friends and Family, the People of Cannonball, Canada, Montana, Eagle Butte and Sisseton, South Dakota Kenneth Alan Thompson was born in Devils Lake on April 8, 1961 to Ambrose and Marylouise (Brown) Thompson. He was raised in the St. Michael area and attended school in St. Michael and Fort Totten. He worked as a laborer most of his life at various jobs on the Spirit Lake Nation. He also was employed at Sioux Manufacturing, Spirit Lake Casino and Resort and R&L Construction. Kenny worked hard to be a good son and father to his dear family. One of Kenny’s greatest pastimes was riding horse. In his younger years he participated in many rodeos in the area. He also enjoyed playing bingo and spending time at the casino where he could visit with friends and play the machines. Kenny was an excellent cook and liked to share his dishes with his family and friends. We will always remember his smile and the good times we shared. Kenny you are forever in our hearts. Kenny is survived by his parents, Ambrose and Marylouise of St. Michael, ND Sons: Jeremy Greywater, Jerry Thompson, Emery Greywater and Kenny Greywater all of Fort Totten and his son from Cannonball, ND Adopted Son: Elmer White III Daughters: Kendell Thompson, Fort Totten, Melissa Littlewind of St. Michael, Dina LeNoir and Sarah Robertson both of Fort Totten and his daughter from Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Grandchildren: Jaylon Greywater, Jaleisha Greywater, Jarissa Greywater, Jena Greywater, Nathaniel King, Monroe Littlewind, Elizabeth Littlewind, D’Angelo Littlewind, Jennifer Thompson, Kylie Thompson and Kenny Greywater, Jr. Adopted Father: Alfred Thompson Brother: Calvin (Tina) Thompson Adopted Brother: Joe Tiona Sisters: Donna (Duane) Youngman, Marilyn (Sam) Thompson, Sharon (Jesse) Thompson, Cindy (Robert) Littleghost, Paula (Desmond) Wacanta and Zeda McKay. Adopted Sister: Sheila Thompson Many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews and Cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, grandfather, several aunts and uncles, three daughters, Jenny, Mary and Michelle, two brothers and four sisters.