Louis Edward Thompson Jr.

He was born in Oakland, CA, to Lewis and Nellie Thompson. His Mother died of cancer when Louis was only 5 years old, so his Maternal Grandmother came to live with the family and raised Louis throughout his graduation.

Louis loved and played all forms of sports and could be seen shooting hoops, tossing a baseball or a football, or running laps even in the rain.

He was voted Most Shy at Fremont High School. He proudly accepted the All Conference in Football Award. He enjoyed playing football at Merritt College and again in Guam, during the Vietnam Era while serving in the United States Air Force.

He loved his three daughters: Tiffany Thompson (GA), Sarah Toney (OR), and Step-Daughter Monique Love (GA). He adored his Granddaughters, Grandson, and Great Granddaughter.

Louis retired from the VA Hospital in SLC, UT, as a surgical instruments technician to the OR Surgery Doctors.

Louis and Jane were introduced in 2007 and THAT WAS THAT. Both shared humor and honesty and political beliefs. They've been tied together since.

Both Louis and Jane are die-hard Raiders fans, and Step-Son, Scot Birrell (CO), would have good-natured bets whenever the Broncos played the Raiders.

Louis often described the "White Only" signs or the "Back Door Only" signs for food service at restaurants during the Civil Rights Era. He always believed in the promise of equal rights and the American Dream for all ethnicities.

Rest in Peace, Papa Lou! You ran a great race and YOU WON!