Trevor Thompson

Trevor Thompson, Of Battle Creek, Trevor Thompson will be missed by his family and friends (almost everyone who got to know him) following his death from cerebral hemorrhage.  Trevor was born in Lansing, Michigan 31 years ago, but lived in Battle Creek since 1984.  He attended Ann J. Kellogg and Prairieview Elementary Schools, Lakeview Jr High and Lakeview High School and volunteered at Doris Klaussen Development Center.   His work experiences all leveraged his great capacity to make people feel welcomed and loved, and included positions at Buckingham Inn, Meijer and Binder Park Zoo.  For the past several years, Trevor devoted much of his time reading, to himself and to children at Doris Klaussen, and to visiting with people.  His favorite past times were visiting his grandma and grandpa, visiting his brother, Trent, and sister, Ruthie, at Green Gardens Farm, reading, e-mailing, watching  sports, asking tough questions, and eating. In spite of numerous physical challenges, and a surprising aversion to alcoholic beverages, Trevor maintained an amazingly positive attitude at all times.  He was always happy, and did his best to spread that happiness to others.  The impact of Trevor's life is apparent in all of those he touched with his big heart, gentle smile, outlook on life and kindness. The family is grateful for the skills of the many nurses, surgeons, physical and respiratory therapists who helped Trevor lead a mostly healthy life, especially during the past 12 years, during which he was virtually free of any sort of illness.   They are also grateful for the amazing skill and love that Trevor’s many school teachers, classmates and caregivers provided.  Many of these interactions led to life-long friendships; a few nannies met Trevor’s uncles or cousins and became members of his family. Trevor is survived by his parents, Dave and Linda Thompson; brother, Trent Thompson (and new sister Ruthie Thompson), grandfather, Don Thompson, all of Battle Creek and grandparents Robert and Vernamae Loper of Muskegon.  He is also survived by 6 uncles, 6 aunts, 24 cousins and hundreds of great aunts/uncles and second cousins.  He is preceded in death by his loving grandmother, Jean Thompson and co-favorite dogs, White Fang and Rocky. Trevor really disliked only 3 things in life: needles/IVs, anchovies and funerals.  His family suggests that the best way to celebrate his life would be to do something that Trevor would do (and loved doing), and that is to pass something forward; do something kind  for someone less fortunate than you, or to contribute to one of the great organizations he supported, including Doris Klaussen Development Center and Community Inclusive Recreation. Trevor donated his organs through Gift of Life. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org

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