Dr. Steven Thompson

Steve was born on the 19th of July 1950 in Los Angeles, California, to Dr. Stanley and Lila Thompson. They soon moved to Richmond, Texas, where Stanley established a medical practice, which he still continues today at the age of 94. During high school, Steve was a standout baseball player and was selected “Most Handsome” of his senior class. At the University of Texas, Steve played baseball, was active in both Phi Delta Theta and the Texas Cowboys, and absolutely had a great time. After graduating college, Steve completed medical school at the University of Texas in Galveston. During this time, he met Mary Holmes Thompson, whom he wed in 1976. Steve, with the aid of Irene Blohm and Karen Smith, soon established a thriving medical practice with The Methodist Hospital, Fondren Orthopedic Group, and Elite Surgical Affiliates, specializing in knee and shoulder surgery.

An avid tennis player, Steve won various singles and doubles championships throughout Houston. Steve was a world traveler and would try any weird food, provoking chefs to make his meals inedibly spicy. Between hunting expeditions, his medical practice, and University of Texas football trips, Steve raised, teased, and supported his three children, Steve Jr. (age 30), Maley (28), and Harry (24), in a loving, generous, and fun environment. He was an amazing friend, sharing wine and stories with ease. Steve is survived by his parents, his brother and sister, and his three children.

Friends are cordially invited to gather with the family and share remembrances of Steve during a reception from four o’clock in the afternoon until seven o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 10th of October, in the grand foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

The memorial service and celebration of Steve’s life is to be conducted at half-past four o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 11th of October, at River Oaks Baptist Church, 2300 Willowick Road in Houston, where Martus Miley, Pastor, is to officiate. Immediately following, all are invited to greet the family in the adjacent fellowship hall.

In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in Steve’s memory may be directed to the charity of one’s choice.

Steve Thompson was the funniest, best looking, and unwaveringly generous dude in many people’s lives.

“Get it on.”