I met Brian through the personals in the local paper. There was no match.com back then. We corresponded and decided to meet the next day. It was love at first sight for both of us. Although our relationship did not last, he was always very dear to my heart. We remained very good friends until he told me he could not talk to me anymore because he was in a relationship I totally respected that from him and adored him even more.

He would cancel a date if something came up with his children, with whom he loved immensely.

He had such a kind soul and I was so comfortable around him.

I also know he was a good lawyer because he was mine at one point in time.

I don’t know if many of you know this but Brian had a hard time closing cabinet doors in the kitchen, they were always open. To this day honestly, when my cabinet doors are open I think of Brian. Lol


We shared many conversations about our Lord Jesus Christ. Although he is very missed by all, it is reassuring to know that he is in heaven with our Lord.

To all family and friends I am sorry for the loss of this dear man

Although I know this is a while and I’m not sure who checks or reads this page, thank you to those who left comments and memories. It was difficult to watch my
Dad lose his health, and even more difficult to be called a past family member during and after the loss. Dad I love you, I miss you every day. You left a giant hole in my life and I know you are missed as a dad, son, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend. Even though you and my mother separated and you remarried, you always will be my dad. Not past dad or family. I thank you for raising me under your wisdom and humor.  Thank you to those who acknowledged him as a Dad and all the other relationships he had and will be missed in.  From the bottom of my heart. 
- Lane 

As friends and family of Brian Thompson, you are invited to join Myrna Thompson at her home in Woodbury. MN for a 40 Day Time of Remembrance.  This will be an opportunity to share your stories and memories of Brian and celebrate his life!

We will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5th, 2011.  Food will be served. Come and stay as long as you can and help us remember and celebrate Brian's life.  Please e-mail me if you need Myrna's address. nomimohr@aol.com

I also worked with Brian at the Anoka office. Brian was a great, loving, giving and funny boy!  We at the office of Tony Elfelt & Assoc had a wonderful time with Brian who always spoke so highly of his girls!  He always had something to brag about when it came to his girls!  I went with Bri when he picked up his brand new Rav 4 for the first time and he actually let me drive it out of the parking lot to his home to pick up some legal papers.  Brian and I shared alot and I was also able to help him along with Kelly (his assistant) with court and trial preps.  I am so deeply saddened to hear of his passing and will surely miss his great laugh and that Kris Kirstopherson look and smile. May our Lord grant you peace and Love dear Brian. TO Brian's family and friends, I am very sorry for such a great loss.  RIP Brian-until we see one another again.
Love you Bri!
Maureen Nathe

I only recently heard the sad news of Brian's passing.  I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Brian when he worked in Anoka.  He was kind, caring, and had a great sense of humor.  He was a joy to be around.  He always spoke of his girls and it was obvious how much he loved them.  I am so very sorry for your loss.  He will certainly be missed.

To The Thompson Family,

I am very saddened by the news of Brian's passing, which I just discovered today. I met Brian in the late 90's when he shared office space with an attorney in Anoka and I eventually became Brian's secretary and worked with him from '00-'03. I have many fond memories of working with Brian. He was eccentric to say the least. He had a fantastic sense of humor, which for some reason I understood and matched. He had a passion for life and he loved, loved, loved his girls! His girls were his life, and he talked about them every chance he got.  Ladies, please know your father loves you.

To Myrna, I'm sorry I never had the chance to meet you. I'm very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.

This flame, you see is eternal life, in that it burns for certain,it cooks dinner,it keeps us warm,it reminds us of the eternal father, we look to the sun,its flame.....Why do i speak of this fire,Pastor Brian,Father Brian,Brother Brian,Uncle Brian,Granpa Brian,Brian Andrew Thompson Atty, Names titles,labels given to define a person,Right!?, Well you can not define a fire*, it just (is), Brian was a force of nature!,One of the most understanding, loving person's i have ever had the pleasure to connect with, Brian was my Pastor,Lawyer,friend, I will never forget when he stood in front of the church*, and told its members (i will be stepping down as Pastor of this church*, our mouths dropped, as the gravity of what had just happened!,took hold, i am not telling a story, here the impact was like a earth quake in my families life, I will never forget this as long as i live, My wife cried all the way home, she cried the whole day, I cry right now, she was sad for it seemed like years!, she loved his church so much she never was the same, about a church to this day,I am certain that she cried of this news!, so yes fire*, flame*, eternal being*, he was this to a most loving way!, I call him Father Brian. He spoke of his father all the time*, and He was A father! to many, he was still the Good Shepard in the works of the law!, it was his calling!, I am blessed to have crossed his path or should i say to see his shadow!, Flame!

Williams Family, Saint Paul, MN

I am just finding out about Brian's passing.  My heart goes out to his family.  I was privileged to worship & play piano at New Testament Church where Brian pastored back in the 80's.  He was a great pastor, praise leader, and friend. He will have great joy in his new home praising with the angels.

Dear Myrna,
I found out just last week of Brian's passing. I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts. I was his paralegal at MacDonald Law Firm for about a year. He always told me the most fun and loving stories about you. He was full of life and spunk! There was never a dulll moment working with Brian!

To his three lovely daughters... 
He loved you so much. My heart is just breaking for you. He always told stories of his girls and his eyes would twinkle just like you were brand new! I'm so heartbroken for your loss.

All my love and support goes out to all who have lost.
Marlo Narch

I learned about Brian's passing to glory too late to attend his funeral. Bruce and I will miss him. I remember the first time I talked to him at Jesus People church while Bruce was setting up sound equipment for the service. His sweet spirt and total commitment to his savior left a lasting impression on my soul. Nancy and Bruce McVey

My dear sister Myrna:
I still couldn't believe and still refusing to accept that Brian is gone.  There's no amount of words to comfort you at this moment but I know that in God's time, He will heal our broken hearts and will reveal his reasons why He took away Brian from our family.   I have wept from the time I found out about his health condition and have asked God unceasingly for his healing.  We love Brian very much, we'll never forget how good of an uncle he was for our kids. We didn't want him to go but we can't question God's will. Brian is now flying free---one day we'll see him again.

My heart goes out to Myrna and Brian's daughters. He loved his girls very much and it was so obvious over all the years I have known him. My very first conversation with him in 1983 (NCBC) was about his beautiful little girl. Brian you will be missed.

The Thompson Family
Lorraine,Keith,Holly,Shawn,Blythe,Paige,Lane,Myrna,Jane, and your families.I lived with the Thompson Family for about 3 years. Brian was more a brother to me then a nephew. He was witty, and never at a loss for words. He has left a big hole in our hearts and our lives. He is with his Dad now. May he rest in peace.
Aunt Cookie, Jim and girls

All of us at the Paige Donnelly lawfirm express our sadness with Brian's passing and wish you God's strength and hope to comfort you.  We enjoyed our time working with Brian.  He was a hard working attorney and an asset to the legal profession.  Brian helped many people find justicen and we are blessed to have known Brian.

Sorry for your Loss 
Brian was an individual that wanted to know why it did not work and than how to fix it to make it work.  It was a great pleasure to be part of his life.  I did all his computer work the last few years.

I am sorry for your loss.   Brian was a kind person and a great attorney.  I had the pleasure of working with Brian when he worked at Paige Donnelly law.  He was hard working and cared for his clients.  He will be missed by everyone at our office.

Myrna My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything please let me know. When I came back into Brian's life he talked of you often and his admiration and love for you. You brighten his life. Brian was amazing in how intelligent he was and then what he did with his life. I so enjoyed coming back into his life and having those wild conversations. I loved listening to the details and the things that he knew. I had my car stolen and that is how we came together again. Brian was tenacious as an attorney with a huge heart. It meant the world to me that he stood behind me and even did that WCCO piece. It was at that taping that I met you for the first time and began to understand what Brian had been sharing, you were a gift to him. 

Blythe, Paige and Lane I am sorry for your loss. I lost my father a few years back and it still is hard at times. Know that you are loved by many and in our prayers. He dropped a many call, meeting to be there for you all when you called on the phone. He'd say hold on it is my daughter. I could tell he loved you all very much.

Along with other who have written here, I too worked with Brian at J.P. (Jesus People Church) many years ago, and later attended his church on Summit Avenue. Brian and I talked occasionally over the last years, and it was always uplifting to talk to him. I think of him, and think of his sense of humor. It was always so great. I remember back at J.P. he would say because he had started out as a janitor, and then eventually became a pastor, he "went from bowls (toilet) to souls" - now isn't that typical Brian? He will be missed.

I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was one of a kind!  His brilliant mind, and funny contagious personality always kept me on my toes around him. I remember him correcting me when I was doing a devotional many years ago at J.P. because he was concerned about how I used a particular word. I am quite sure he will be chatting with the prophets and getting answers to all his theological questions. He was dear to me and I will surely miss him as will so many others. God bless each one of you and may He comfort and encourage you with His great love in the days ahead!

So sorry for your loss. Susan A James CHt

To Brian's family, I am very sorry for your loss. I am an attorney and was on the opposite side of a number of Brian's cases and I always found him to be of good humor, warm and with a great spirit. Over the years,I made a point of saying hello and talking to him whenever I saw him in work comp court. It was always fun to share a chat with him. I will miss him.

The world is a dimmer place with the passing of his light. My sincere condolences to the family.

Jane,  my sympathy to you and your children. This must be very difficult for you and them.  Your cousin, Yvonne

I'm so sorry to all for the loss of Brian. 
I was shocked and saddened by his passing. I'll always remember his smile and heartfelt laugh, and all the memories of the holidays spent together with our families.

I am so sorry for the loss of Brian. I will never forget his great sense of humor.  I knew him from JP. May God comfort you as only He can.
Sincerely,  Cheryl Holznagel Meagher

Paige and family, please know that our sympathy and thoughts are with you all.  So sorry to hear of your loss.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.   Brian was a great guy and always a joy to talk with.   Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Paige, Blythe, Lane and the entire family- Sorry to hear of your loss. May his good memories always be with you and now know that he will always watch over you. Much love-

Shawn and Ron and Family,
We send our sympathy to you at this time. May happy memories help you. Our love, prayers, and sympathy!

My prayers are with you.  I'm glad he is at peace now.

Shocked to hear of Brian's passing. I remember Brian as a guy with a great sense of humor ("Reverend Turkey Lips") who trained me in as a janitor many years ago at Jesus People Church, and became an associate pastor there, and in  later years, a lawyer. 
Brian will be missed by all who have known him. 
Sincerest condolences to family.

To the Thompson Family,
Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Brian.  We will never forget him. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face. 
Brian was always such a thoughtful, kind teenager to our own sons when they were growing up next door to the Thompson family. 
Shawn, Brian was so blessed to have you there for him during his final journey.  May God bless you all now  and comfort you in your time of sorrow.  With love,
Don & Cheri Sueker

May God bless you and our family in this time of sorrow.Peter & Tina St. Germain

Blythe, Paige, Lane and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you all. I have some unique memories of your dad, most of them humorous, just cuz that's how he was sometimes even if he wasn't trying to be funny! I love you all and Brian will be deeply missed.

Many years ago Brian created "The Park House Mouse", a cartoon about daily life at Park House. Brian was an inspirational man with a great sensor of humor and wit. The "Park House Mouse is gone." I will miss him

Dear Shawn and Ron and Haines family, and Brian's family, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Brian through Shawn, and he was a wonderful brother to Shawn and Ron. I know of the Love and help that all of you have been, during this difficult time. It is so caring and loving that you could help Brian and his wife these last few months with so many things to bring peace and comfort to him. I hope now that he can rest in peace and all of you can find comfort with good memories of him and hold his love close in your heart. With deepest sympathy to your family. Love, Bonnie

Blythe, Paige and Lane: I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad.  Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Myrna,
I send you and your family my heartfelt sympathy at this time of great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Brian. May God bless and comfort you. With love and sympathy.

Myrna... I am SO very sorry for your loss. Brian was truly a wonderful man!!!! My thoughts and deepest sympathies pour out to you and the families!

Your family all have my deepest sympathy, I know it hasn't been an easy last 9 months for you.  I'll always remember Brian with a smile on his face, he always brought laughter to our family gatherings.  We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.  Jean Rice and family

Myrna I am so very very sorry for your loss I will keep you and Brian in my prayers Love Marilyn Bonngard

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Brian A. Thompson

April 18, 1952 – September 24, 2011

Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home

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