THOMPSON, Ken

Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona) Wednesday, October 18, 2017, p. A-5 Ken Thompson passed away on Oct. 2, after a prolonged battle with congestive heart failure. Ken will be forever remembered by his three sons Troy, Todd and Brad and by his sisters, Lois Thompson, JoAnn Scholz and Joan Chaplik. He will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Seth, Bryce, Chad, Tara and Piper; his great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Ken was preceded in death by his wife Julie, his parents Herman and Kate and his brother Dick Thompson. Ken was born in Rice Lake, Wis., but as a child moved to the pacific northwest where he lived for most of his adult life. Ken took on many interests, pursuing life as a foundry molder, a rancher, a horse trainer, a farrier, a livestock brand inspector, and even owned a town! Ken was an accomplished rodeo cowboy, competing in rodeos and team roping throughout the northwest. In 1978 he and Julie purchased the town of Fields, Ore. where they built an arena and put on family oriented ropings. As the northwest winters grew colder, Ken moved to Arizona where he enjoyed team roping in warmer weather. Donations in memory of Ken may be made to Harney County Home, Health and Hospice, 415 N Fairview, Burns, OR. 97720.