Thompson Sampson

Thompson Sampson “Chenowith” “A’Xal” joined His Lord and Savior on November 30. He was born April 30, 1938 at Satus, WA to Billy Sampson and Alice Joyce-Nash; and was raised by his grandmother, Annie Billy “Kis-sa’mxay.” He was a life time resident of the Yakama Reservation. Thompson was an ordained and licensed Minister of the Oakville Full Gospel Church. He served as a humble servant of God for over fifty years and was blessed with the knowledge of the Bible and his life exemplified its teachings. A man of a few words, he came alive when God’s message was given to him, speaking through him. He was a true spiritual warrior, a beacon of light, love and hope. He was an enrolled Yakama who spoke his native language and respected his cultural and traditional teachings, an elder that many turned to for guidance. For the past two years, he was proud to serve as a Master Teacher of the Yakama Language Program. He attended and respected the Shaker Church faith. While his true job was the ministry, in the past he worked as a heavy equipment operator, a community health representative, and various other jobs. Thompson married Wanda Goudy on September 8, 1984. Thompson and his wife, Wanda, opened their home through the years for the ministry. They traveled throughout the United States and Canada to spread the gospel. Those he loved became his family, in spirit and in fellowship. Thompson is survived by his wife Wanda Goudy Sampson; daughters Keri Sampson (Manuel)Rodriquez, Tawnia (Mike) Gauci , and Tiffany Peterson; his grandchildren Adryana and Alejandro Rodriquez-Sampson, Roman Martin, Thompson Roberts, Troy Roberts, and Tanaya Peterson; his great-granddaughters Princess Halen and Evelyn Martin; his brother Pat (Sharon) Goudy, his sisters Atwice (Sabe) Redthunder and Anna Hill; his first cousins Rex Buck, Lester Umtuch, Irene Cloud, Ernestine Conner, Janine Kalama, Shirley Jones, Alice Wyena, Jimmy & Pat Wyena, including nieces Alvalerie, Lillian, Josie and nephews Darrell and Billy. Thompson had adopted family: adopted Mother, Mary Carpenter and her family of Hardin MT; Anna, Fred, Mary, Eunice, Tina, Crayton, and Dennis. He had a special pet, a cat named Nuisance. He leaves many loved ones, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, his adopted father, Harold Carpenter, his brother Isaac Sampson, and his sisters Evelyn, Adeline, and Lillian Sampson. The family appreciated medical providers Dean Goroski, Drs. Kruse, Colton, Moran, Daniels, and Tonda Ferguson; nursing staff at Toppenish hospital, especially Katy “Henry,” Frank and Lynda; Toppenish Rehabilitation Center; and Staci Holman at IHS. Brother Thompson has fulfilled his walk and journey through life on this earth and we celebrate his spiritual eternity with the Father, God Creator. May our Lord say this is my Son, in whom I am well pleased, good and faithful servant. Dressing services will be held at 1PM Thursday December 2, 2010 at Colonial Funeral Home. Evening services will start at 7PM at the Toppenish Community Center. Funeral services will be at 9AM Friday at the Community Center with interment to follow at Umtuch-Logie Cemetery. Friends may send condolences at www.toppenishfunerals.com. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thompson Sampson

April 30, 1938 - November 30, 2010

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April 30, 1938 - November 30, 2010

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