Steve Rogers Thompson's Obituary
Steve Rogers Thompson born on December 23, 1935 in San Diego, California, passedaway in Oakland, CA, on Sunday, September 30, 2001, at 12:34 a.m., following asurgical procedure to stop the spread of an infection. He is finally at rest after years ofsuffering from medical problems, beginning with a liver transplant in 1990. He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Rosa Thompson; his step-children, Philip and LisaBautista; his five step-grandchildren: Monique Sombilon, Candice Bautista, TeraBautista, Brianna Bautista and Phillip Benito Bautista; his first wife, Masako Thompsonand their child, Steve Roger Thompson Jr.; his second wife, Donna Thompson and theirchild, Michelle Thompson; his brothers and sisters: Jeri Morrison, Barbara Walsb,Tommy Thompson, Larry Thompson, Mary Hagenbuch, Ruth Nickerson, Patty Tacketand Jackie, all of who love him very much. He was predeceased by his third wife,Reme Thompson, whom he at his request he will be buried alongside.Steve entered the U.S. Army February 1955 and retired as Staff Sergeant E6 July 31,1975, after serving four tours in Vietnam. A highly decorated soldier, he received manyawards and medals including: the Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and the 800 Military SAF Driver Badge. Upon retirement from the military, he was hired on December 18, 1975, for World Savings andLoan with his most recent position Supervisor Sr. II in their warehouse. He has served asFaitllful Navigator with tbe Knights of Columbus for the past approximately seven years.He was also a member of The American Legion and the Elks Alameda Lodge. Stevebelieved in God. Although he had a stern resolve, he loved his family and tried to dowhat was right. His strength in overcoming obstacles and his warm love andunderstanding, an inspiration throughout his lifetime, are the legacy he leaves behind. Hewill live in every one of our hearts. He loved the outdoors, fishing, The Oakland A’s andOakland Raiders, helping others, watching over his sisters, and playing Santa Claus. Hisbrother Tommy says that Steve was his John Wayne.Dad, you are and always will be a soldier, a fighter to the very end. I’m very thankful thatwe (Mom, Philip, you, and I) all had closure in the end. It was a rough journey. Yougave a lot to our country, family, and friends. Let us always remember the happy timeswe shared together, until we meet again. I know you are safe with God and in thecompany of those who passed before you. Say hello to Little Bit. Love always, Lisa.Friends are invited to visit at Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA on Thursday, October 4, 2001 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and attend a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday October 5, 2001 at St. Joseph Basilica Church, 1109 Chestnut, Alameda, CA. Interment will follow immediately following the mass at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, 32992 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA. A gathering will follow the burial at Genghis Khan Kitchen, 1450 Park Avenue, Alameda, CA.Chapel of the Chimes-Oakland(510) 654-0123″Service of Marked Distinction”
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