C. Sheldon "Slim" Thompson, Jr.

C. Sheldon Thompson, Jr., 88, of Norwalk, beloved husband of Linda G. Thompson for 30 years, died on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Los Angeles, CA,  the son of the late Charles Sheldon and Lillie Esther (Magie) Thompson, he was also predeceased by his brother Bruce and his first wife Vera Thompson. 

He served in WWII as a US Merchant Marine.
After the war, he attended Chaffee College where he played football.  
In the summer of 1948, Slim and his brother Bruce made two trips to the Ojuela Mine in Durango, Mexico.  He is believed to be the first to bring the mineral Cuprian Adamite from the mine.
He taught Geography at Westminster College and also at the University of Utah.  
After receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Utah, he worked as a mineralogist for various corporations including Union Carbide and R.T. Vanderbilt. Upon retirement, Slim became a well respected consultant to the industrial mineral community.
He was a member of the Society of Mining Engineers.
In 1999, Slim was the recipient of the AIME Hal Williams Hardinge Award in recognition of his distinguished accomplishments as a mineralogist and for his exemplary service to the mineral industry and the public at large by promoting the use of sound scientific principles and procedures in the development of mineral standards and regulations.
Slim had a deep love and respect of nature, its beauty and vast mysteries.  He would want all to behold its wonders.  He will also be remembered for his love of music, especially jazz!
Slim was a man who overcame many obstacles in his life and did so with grace and a smile.
"Papa T"  was extremely proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed hearing of their accomplishments as they grew, their adventures during college years and finally as contributing members of society.
In addition to his loving wife Linda, he is survived by daughter Lynn Setesak, son-in-law Scott Setesak, granddaughters Amy and Callie of Danbury, CT, son Charles S. Thompson of Tucson, AZ, daughter Katherine Ross, predeceased son-in-law Cliff Ross, grandchildren Cooper, Tyler, and Rebecca of Westport, CT. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Jerome’s Church, 23 Half Mile Road, Norwalk, CT this Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 11:00 am.

A Memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Saugatuck Congregational Church, 245 Post Road East, Westport, CT

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to one’s favorite charity in Slim’s memory. 
 

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