Tony Ray Thompson, 64

Tony "T" Thompson passed away Dec. 25, 2014.

Tony was born in Texas on Sept. 27, 1950. After graduating high school in Amarillo, he spent some time in junior college, had a short stint in the U.S. Navy, and made many trips to Alaska with his friends.

It was on one of these trips to Alaska, while traveling through North Idaho in 1981, that Tony met Cindy Morris. He then settled down in Idaho, married Cindy, and had two children, Brandon and Courtney.

For 15 years Tony lived north of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, while trying to make a living in construction and farming. He and Cindy divorced and Tony moved to Coeur d'Alene, became sober, and returned to school to become a social worker.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Imo; and brothers Forrest and Larry.

Tony is survived by his two children, Brandon Thompson and Courtney Myers (Jeff), and grandson Devin; his sister Jodie and brother Charles; and many nieces and nephews.

An informal memorial for Tony is being held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Yates Funeral Home-Hayden Gathering Center, 373 E. Hayden Ave., Hayden, Idaho.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or to the Fisher House Program.

Please visit Tony's online memorial and sign his guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.