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Portland Observer. June 10, 1982 Page 9 --------- i Holladay Park honors Vern Thompson “ He liked people. The patients loved him; he was so good with them .’ ’ “ He had a real knack for talking to people about the things that really interested them.” “ He was always in a good mood, even if he wasn’ t feeling that good him s e lf." “ He was really a morale booster for the department and the hospital. He was very enthusiastic, cheerful, and he knew evryone. He always had a positive attitude. . , . ” "Vern loved life; he really enjoyed life. He touched the lives of a lot of people. He was very special.” “ He will really be missed.” These were some comments of Holladay Park Hospital employees and medical staff, reflecting the outpouring of love and friendship at Vern Thomp son’s death December 16, 1981 as a result of injuries received when the car he was repairing fell on him. It was in that same spirit that Vern I hompson was commemorat ed during the Hospital M em orial Ceremony Thursday, June 3, 1982, attended by his many friends and colleagues. A large oil p ortrait, commissioned from a Memorial Fund established by the Holladay Park S taff was unveiled by Mrs. Dorthea Richey, Interim Adminis trator. Mrs. Richey read the accom panying plaque: “ In Memorium— Vernon T. Thompson, 1927-1981 — Holladay Park Ambassador of Good W ill." She announced the picture is to be hung in the Radiol ogy Department where Vern worked as an X-Ray Assistant the past four years. Mr. Tom Kramer, Chief Technol ogist for Radiology and Master of Ceremonies presented Dr. David Wright, Director of the Radiology De partment, who briefly eulogized Vern, giving special honor to his many contributions and service as a “ much-loved fellow employee" and directed a message of condolence to the Thompson Family on behalf of the hospital employees and Medical Staff. M r. Kramer introduced Thomp son’s fam ily— his widow, Betty; daughters, Connie Thompson, Gail Thompson-Ivory; and son, Frank Thompson. Daughter Lynda Ra- Hardwood Flooring! Everyday LOW Prices! Unfinished Oak Flooring to X 2’/<: ’ 1.05 ‘1.15 COMMON SELECT * SPECIALS* $24 95 Swedish Finish qal (* 2 8 50 .. V • Dura-Seal Stains $12.50 * WE RENT FLOOR SANDING EQUIPMENT. * WE HAVE ALL YOUR WOOD FLOORING NEEDS. shama Kalethia of Berkeley, C ali fornia was unable to attend. Mrs. Betty Thompson, in behalf of the entire Thompson family, and in appreciation for the many kind nesses to the fam ily, presented a wheelchair to the Radiology Depart ment as the family memorial which was accepted by M r. Dan Dalton. O rderly, Radiology Department, who read the memorial inscription. Roses were presented to Mrs. Thompson by Ms. Kathy Nowak in behalf of the Hospital Radiology Department for the gift chair. Holladay Park Hospital prior to his recent death, was honored by the hospital and staff. (Photo: Richard Brown) been active in the Irvington PTA , Irvington Community Association, and YM CA Indian Guides. Prior to joining the Holladay Park Staff, for 11 years he was a Department Manager for Sears. Before moving to Portland, he lived in Caspar, Wy oming where he was active in civic affairs, especially in the educational areas, he worked to develop gradua tion standards for high school stu- dents. Other survivors include his mother, Mrs. Clemmie Thompson, Berkeley, California, brothers, W il liam, Lafayette, C alifo rn ia, Emmett, Bellevue, Washington, Sister Althea Carlisle. Berkeley, California, grandchildren, Ayiana Thompson and Julian Ivory, Port land, a host o f nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Specials good thru 6/30/82 • Since 1947" 231-0973 OPEN 9-5 MON-SAT Mra. Batty Thompson (second from right) and her children, Frank, Connie and Gayle with photo of Vern Thompson. Thompson, an employee at gal IRas 13 50) HARDWOOD FLOORS, INC. 1732 S.E. Haig Street Portland. Oregon 97202 2 blks off Powed off SE 17th St FLOORS OF DISTINCTION SINCE 1947 ,____________ COUPON___________ Vern Thompson was a native of Berkeley, California and had lived in Portland for 18 years. He was a Director of the D w yer-Holladay Park Federal Credit Union and had OLD TOWN MERCHANTS LIGHTING SPECIALTIES by SAM J SPOSITO SINCE 1950 LIGHTING S DECORATING CONSULTANTS 226.346| O n e o f f/>e M o s t Outstanding Showrooms in the N.W M a a F n lM IH Sal 1 0 * lo o “THE HOUSE OF BEAUTIFUL LIGHTS" t=-—— Mors than 360 friends Joined C. Vernon and Lenora Gaskin to cala- brate thair 60th Annivarsary. Tha coupla wera marriad on June 2, 1932. Gaskin was a Pullman porter and steward until his retirement in 1972: Mrs. Gaskin Is a retired City employee. They are members of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, t- -y—- - t !‘ M”i U I 4 . j L ” t M t B l A g c n B lock 78 NW COUCH AT 1ST PORTLAND. ORE 97209 (Photo: C. 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