Member Statement (12 October 2023)

From Hansard (12 October 2022)

 

Remembering David Thompson

Mr. Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is with true sadness that I must inform this Chamber of the passing of a constituent, David Thompson.

Dave Thompson was born in 1932 and raised in the Kelliher area. He quit school in grade 8 to work on the family farm. Agriculture was his passion, Mr. Speaker. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and received his Diploma of Agriculture in 1954. And at 80 years young, Dave went back to school again and received his GED [general equivalency diploma], completing his grade 12 equivalency. And he was very tickled when former premier Brad Wall complimented his accomplishment on the Facebook.

In 1951 Dave purchased his first quarter of farm land, and in 1960 married Carole Church. They were lifelong partners and raised four wonderful children together. Dave was a busy community member, judging 4-H, coaching hockey, and serving on numerous boards. He was a reeve of the rural municipality of Kellross for many years. He was recognized for all his hard work in 2005 with the Lieutenant Governor Award, and in 2021 he was also awarded the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for community involvement.

For all of his awards and recognitions, Dave was most proud of his marriage, his children, and his grandchildren. And they are the best legacy anyone could ever leave behind. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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