“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind,” II Timothy 1:7.?Without fear, Lowell Prescott Thompson took flight to realms of Glory on March 2, 2013, at home, with his wife by his side. He lived a fulfilling life, rising early each morning with prayer and devotion to his Lord God, and full of motive and zeal for every day!?Lowell was born July 12, 1955, in Riverside, Calif., son to Lloyd and Marlene Thompson. Growing up an Air Force brat, his family moved often, transitioning through schools and friendships much as a child.?When he was very young, his father gave him a King James Bible, and told him to memorize John 3:16, which he did: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believed in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” But mere memorization did not give him everlasting life. It wasn't until later, at the age of 13, and on the steps of his cabin at summer Bible camp, near Silver Falls, Ore., that he prayed and received God's free gift of eternal life by accepting his Son Jesus Christ. He was changed from that day forward and had assurance of that everlasting life.

He proudly served in the United States Air Force for six years and the Idaho Air National Guard for three additional years.

He was a faithful member of Heritage Baptist Church in Post Falls where he led in Jr. church and rest-home ministries for many years. Having a love for old-fashioned singing of hymns and preaching of the King James Bible, he loved his pastor, and church family, and attended services through his entire battle with cancer. He also shared a huge heart for missions, and was unceasing in prayer and giving toward them. He especially had a burden for a mission-work in Thessalonica, Greece.

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Lowell was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Thompson; his father-in-law, Gino DiFelice; his half-brother, Mike Thompson and sister Nancy Thompson. He leaves behind his wife of 27 years, Toni; sons, Joseph and Benjamin; daughters, Lydia, Chloe (14) and Esther (11); daughter and son-in-law Ruth-Anna and Matthew Glen with two grandsons, Ricky and Markus and grandchild to be expected. Also surviving are his mother, Marlene Thompson of Post Falls; mother-in-law Evelyn DiFelice of Boise; half-sister Cathy Hair of Sun City, Ariz.; sister Tracy (Tom) Baker of Coeur d'Alene; several brother and sisters-in-law; and many loved aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.?The family would like to thank the staff of Auburn Crest Hospice of Post Falls, especially Linda, Mary-Jean, Mike and Wendy for their compassion and respect. Also thank you Dr. Ron Dorchuck for going that extra mile.

Lowell's remains have been donated to science through MedCure in hopes of helping further cancer research. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Heritage Baptist Church in Post Falls. In lieu of flowers, family suggest memorials be designated to “Project Thessalonica,” c/o Heritage Baptist Church, 8076 W. Prairie Ave., Post Falls, ID 83854.