Patrick A. Thompson, also known as 3-Knots, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on December 3, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Pat was born in Flint, Michigan on November 17, 1950. Pat is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 43 years, Bev Thompson; father of three sons, Tim Thompson of N. Vegas, Steven Thompson of Pasco, and Brad Thompson who predeceased him; three grandsons: Tyler Thompson of Kennewick, Eli Thompson and Anthony Thompson, both of Pasco. Pat was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, teacher and mentor. He touched many lives. His love in life was all about the children and what he could do for others. He was a Royal Ranger commander at Faith Assembly for 30 years, went to Royal Family Kids Camp for foster kids for six years, taught Sunday School until June 2013 and went to several schools to demonstrate the 1800 era of the mountain man. He will be greatly missed by many. Viewing will be Thursday, December 5th, 5 to 8 p.m., at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S Union Street, Kennewick. A Memorial service and luncheon will be Friday, December 6th, at 10:30 a.m., at Faith Assembly, 1800 Rd 72, Pasco. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 10th & Union Street, Kennewick.