Memorial mass for Carveth S. "Carv" Thompson, 88, longtime Faith area businessman, was held August 28, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith with burial to be held at a later date. He passed away August 11, 2021 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, NE.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years; daughter and son-in-law; son and daughter-in-law; 8 grandkids, 5 great-grandkids; and a sister.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Gayle Van Dam, his brother Cullen Thompson, and his parents Odin and Blanche Thompson.
Carv was born October 25, 1932 in Faith and spent the majority of his life there. He graduated from Faith High School in 1950 and earned a Pharmacy Degree from SDSU in 1954. Carv served as a US Army Medical Service Officer for two years of duty in Japan.
In 1958, Carv purchased the Faith drug store from his parents and renamed it Thompson Drug. In 1959, he married M. K.
Carv and Marg owned and operated Thompson Drug until 2002. During those years, they expanded with six additional stores in Philip, Deadwood, Lead, Eagle Butte, Lemmon and McLaughlin. They spearheaded Faith's Prairie Oasis Mall development, and owned and operated various other businesses in Faith and other communities.
Carv was a Faith Country supporter and worked tirelessly to help promote and improve the community. Working with other community leaders and many volunteers, Carv's civic accomplishments included building a new grandstand, pushing to pave the city streets, and heading up the fundraising for a new school.
His biggest tool for promoting Faith was his morning show on KBHB radio. He broadcast the show from his office at Thompson Drug and occasionally from various places all over the country for 28 years.
Carv was also on local television, and for many years volunteered as host of the Rapid City segment of the National Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual Labor Day Telethon.
Carv was active in politics and was appointed to serve on several committees including the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy and the South Dakota Gaming Commission. He was appointed to a 2-year term in the S.D. House of Representatives and won re-election to another term.
In 1972, he was the Republican candidate for South Dakota Governor, losing to incumbent Richard Kneip.
He was proud to be the driving force of the annual Faith Stock Show and Rodeo from 1964 to 1992. He was instrumental in bringing national country music artists to the Stock Show for concerts, including George Strait, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, the Statler Brothers, Ronnie Milsap and Chris LeDoux.
His involvement with the Faith Stock Show and Rodeo led to an appointment to the South Dakota State Fair Commission, where he served 13 years as Chairman and Entertainment Director.
It also led to a late-life career as Production Manager and Talent Coordinator with Romeo Entertainment Group of Omaha. With Margaret's help, Carv produced concerts at fairs and festivals in 10 different states and Canada for many years until they retired.
In 2012, Carv was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. In 2015 Carv and Marg moved to Omaha to spend their remaining years near daughter Linda and family.
On July 16, 2021, Carv, a twotime prostate cancer and heart disease survivor, suffered a heart attack and stroke. He was admitted to Lakeside Hospital in Omaha where he died peacefully in his sleep August 11, 2021. His body was donated to science in care of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University.
The family asks that memorial gifts be given to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith and to the Faith School Foundation.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years; daughter and son-in-law; son and daughter-in-law; 8 grandkids, 5 great-grandkids; and a sister.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Gayle Van Dam, his brother Cullen Thompson, and his parents Odin and Blanche Thompson.
Carv was born October 25, 1932 in Faith and spent the majority of his life there. He graduated from Faith High School in 1950 and earned a Pharmacy Degree from SDSU in 1954. Carv served as a US Army Medical Service Officer for two years of duty in Japan.
In 1958, Carv purchased the Faith drug store from his parents and renamed it Thompson Drug. In 1959, he married M. K.
Carv and Marg owned and operated Thompson Drug until 2002. During those years, they expanded with six additional stores in Philip, Deadwood, Lead, Eagle Butte, Lemmon and McLaughlin. They spearheaded Faith's Prairie Oasis Mall development, and owned and operated various other businesses in Faith and other communities.
Carv was a Faith Country supporter and worked tirelessly to help promote and improve the community. Working with other community leaders and many volunteers, Carv's civic accomplishments included building a new grandstand, pushing to pave the city streets, and heading up the fundraising for a new school.
His biggest tool for promoting Faith was his morning show on KBHB radio. He broadcast the show from his office at Thompson Drug and occasionally from various places all over the country for 28 years.
Carv was also on local television, and for many years volunteered as host of the Rapid City segment of the National Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual Labor Day Telethon.
Carv was active in politics and was appointed to serve on several committees including the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy and the South Dakota Gaming Commission. He was appointed to a 2-year term in the S.D. House of Representatives and won re-election to another term.
In 1972, he was the Republican candidate for South Dakota Governor, losing to incumbent Richard Kneip.
He was proud to be the driving force of the annual Faith Stock Show and Rodeo from 1964 to 1992. He was instrumental in bringing national country music artists to the Stock Show for concerts, including George Strait, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, the Statler Brothers, Ronnie Milsap and Chris LeDoux.
His involvement with the Faith Stock Show and Rodeo led to an appointment to the South Dakota State Fair Commission, where he served 13 years as Chairman and Entertainment Director.
It also led to a late-life career as Production Manager and Talent Coordinator with Romeo Entertainment Group of Omaha. With Margaret's help, Carv produced concerts at fairs and festivals in 10 different states and Canada for many years until they retired.
In 2012, Carv was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. In 2015 Carv and Marg moved to Omaha to spend their remaining years near daughter Linda and family.
On July 16, 2021, Carv, a twotime prostate cancer and heart disease survivor, suffered a heart attack and stroke. He was admitted to Lakeside Hospital in Omaha where he died peacefully in his sleep August 11, 2021. His body was donated to science in care of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University.
The family asks that memorial gifts be given to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith and to the Faith School Foundation.
Memorial mass for Carveth S. "Carv" Thompson, 88, longtime Faith area businessman, was held August 28, 2021 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith with burial to be held at a later date. He passed away August 11, 2021 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, NE.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years; daughter and son-in-law; son and daughter-in-law; 8 grandkids, 5 great-grandkids; and a sister.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Gayle Van Dam, his brother Cullen Thompson, and his parents Odin and Blanche Thompson.
Carv was born October 25, 1932 in Faith and spent the majority of his life there. He graduated from Faith High School in 1950 and earned a Pharmacy Degree from SDSU in 1954. Carv served as a US Army Medical Service Officer for two years of duty in Japan.
In 1958, Carv purchased the Faith drug store from his parents and renamed it Thompson Drug. In 1959, he married M. K.
Carv and Marg owned and operated Thompson Drug until 2002. During those years, they expanded with six additional stores in Philip, Deadwood, Lead, Eagle Butte, Lemmon and McLaughlin. They spearheaded Faith's Prairie Oasis Mall development, and owned and operated various other businesses in Faith and other communities.
Carv was a Faith Country supporter and worked tirelessly to help promote and improve the community. Working with other community leaders and many volunteers, Carv's civic accomplishments included building a new grandstand, pushing to pave the city streets, and heading up the fundraising for a new school.
His biggest tool for promoting Faith was his morning show on KBHB radio. He broadcast the show from his office at Thompson Drug and occasionally from various places all over the country for 28 years.
Carv was also on local television, and for many years volunteered as host of the Rapid City segment of the National Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual Labor Day Telethon.
Carv was active in politics and was appointed to serve on several committees including the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy and the South Dakota Gaming Commission. He was appointed to a 2-year term in the S.D. House of Representatives and won re-election to another term.
In 1972, he was the Republican candidate for South Dakota Governor, losing to incumbent Richard Kneip.
He was proud to be the driving force of the annual Faith Stock Show and Rodeo from 1964 to 1992. He was instrumental in bringing national country music artists to the Stock Show for concerts, including George Strait, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, the Statler Brothers, Ronnie Milsap and Chris LeDoux.
His involvement with the Faith Stock Show and Rodeo led to an appointment to the South Dakota State Fair Commission, where he served 13 years as Chairman and Entertainment Director.
It also led to a late-life career as Production Manager and Talent Coordinator with Romeo Entertainment Group of Omaha. With Margaret's help, Carv produced concerts at fairs and festivals in 10 different states and Canada for many years until they retired.
In 2012, Carv was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. In 2015 Carv and Marg moved to Omaha to spend their remaining years near daughter Linda and family.
On July 16, 2021, Carv, a twotime prostate cancer and heart disease survivor, suffered a heart attack and stroke. He was admitted to Lakeside Hospital in Omaha where he died peacefully in his sleep August 11, 2021. His body was donated to science in care of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University.
The family asks that memorial gifts be given to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith and to the Faith School Foundation.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years; daughter and son-in-law; son and daughter-in-law; 8 grandkids, 5 great-grandkids; and a sister.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Gayle Van Dam, his brother Cullen Thompson, and his parents Odin and Blanche Thompson.
Carv was born October 25, 1932 in Faith and spent the majority of his life there. He graduated from Faith High School in 1950 and earned a Pharmacy Degree from SDSU in 1954. Carv served as a US Army Medical Service Officer for two years of duty in Japan.
In 1958, Carv purchased the Faith drug store from his parents and renamed it Thompson Drug. In 1959, he married M. K.
Carv and Marg owned and operated Thompson Drug until 2002. During those years, they expanded with six additional stores in Philip, Deadwood, Lead, Eagle Butte, Lemmon and McLaughlin. They spearheaded Faith's Prairie Oasis Mall development, and owned and operated various other businesses in Faith and other communities.
Carv was a Faith Country supporter and worked tirelessly to help promote and improve the community. Working with other community leaders and many volunteers, Carv's civic accomplishments included building a new grandstand, pushing to pave the city streets, and heading up the fundraising for a new school.
His biggest tool for promoting Faith was his morning show on KBHB radio. He broadcast the show from his office at Thompson Drug and occasionally from various places all over the country for 28 years.
Carv was also on local television, and for many years volunteered as host of the Rapid City segment of the National Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual Labor Day Telethon.
Carv was active in politics and was appointed to serve on several committees including the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy and the South Dakota Gaming Commission. He was appointed to a 2-year term in the S.D. House of Representatives and won re-election to another term.
In 1972, he was the Republican candidate for South Dakota Governor, losing to incumbent Richard Kneip.
He was proud to be the driving force of the annual Faith Stock Show and Rodeo from 1964 to 1992. He was instrumental in bringing national country music artists to the Stock Show for concerts, including George Strait, Loretta Lynn, Charley Pride, the Statler Brothers, Ronnie Milsap and Chris LeDoux.
His involvement with the Faith Stock Show and Rodeo led to an appointment to the South Dakota State Fair Commission, where he served 13 years as Chairman and Entertainment Director.
It also led to a late-life career as Production Manager and Talent Coordinator with Romeo Entertainment Group of Omaha. With Margaret's help, Carv produced concerts at fairs and festivals in 10 different states and Canada for many years until they retired.
In 2012, Carv was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. In 2015 Carv and Marg moved to Omaha to spend their remaining years near daughter Linda and family.
On July 16, 2021, Carv, a twotime prostate cancer and heart disease survivor, suffered a heart attack and stroke. He was admitted to Lakeside Hospital in Omaha where he died peacefully in his sleep August 11, 2021. His body was donated to science in care of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University.
The family asks that memorial gifts be given to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Faith and to the Faith School Foundation.
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