L.R. "Pat" Thompson, 91 of Merino passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 30 at the Berean Church in Sterling with Pastor Jerry Bellis officiating. The service will conclude at the church.

Pat was born April 21, 1928 in North Platte, Nebraska . He married Lorraine Harn on October 19, 1956. Pat was an accomplished horseman, this included breeding, raising and training. His horses excelled in many areas including racing, roping and showing. He had many world champion running horses, AQHA Champions and Supreme Champions. Later in Pat's career he enjoyed continuing his breeding and training. He held many roping events in Northeastern Colorado. Pat was very passionate about rodeos and teaching the younger guns about his knowledge and the "good ol' days."

He is preceded in death by his son Jim Thompson and brother Lohren "Tud" Thompson.

Pat is survived by his wife Lorraine, son Tim Thompson and wife Susan; grandchildren, Taylor Thompson and wife Cassie and Sadie Thompson and sister Marcine Tridle.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Cowboy Crisis Fund in care of Chaney-Reager Funeral Home, PO Box 1046, Sterling, CO 80751.