Joseph "Budda" Thompson, age 17, of Naytahwaush, MN, died Monday, August 30, 2021, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Joseph Benjamin "Budda" Thompson Jr. was born on February 17, 2004, in Fargo, ND, to Joseph Benjamin Sr. and April Joy (Brown) Thompson. He grew up in Naytahwaush with many extended family members, where he attended elementary school. Joseph later went to Mahnomen High School and was currently enrolled in the ALC in Mahnomen. He lived with and had a very special bond with his Papa Francis. They spent most of their time hanging out together and visiting with family.

Joseph enjoyed playing Xbox and spending time with friends. During the summer he loved to carry on the family tradition of trapping leeches, riding four-wheeler and fishing. He was an avid hunter and always looked forward to opening deer hunting season.  You could always catch him with a smile on his face, joking around, and enjoying life to the fullest. Joseph had a huge heart of gold and it showed in the love he had for his twin sister, Jenna; brother, Cole, younger sisters, Lilly, Frankie and Jaliyah; and all his extended family and friends. Joseph was also looking forward to meeting his newborn baby brother, Graysen Noah Thompson. Although he is gone to soon, memories of his contagious smile and huge heart will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Joseph is survived by his parents, Joseph and April; his siblings: Jenna, Cole, Lilly, Frankie, Jaliyah, and Graysen; grandparents: Francis Brown, Joseph LaGarde and Karen Manypenny; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandma, Lois Brown, grandpa, Marvin Manypenny; great-grandparents, Bill Brown, and Avonelle Sargent; uncles: Frank Brown, and Manny Wadena; and several cousins.

A Service will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Naytahwaush Sports Complex, Naytahwaush, MN.  An all-night wake service will begin at 5:00 pm on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the Church of Naytahwaush.  Burial will take place in Brown Family Cemetery, with food and fellowship following at the Church of Naytahwaush.

Following all Covid-19 safety protocols, and CDC guidelines, social distancing will be practiced.

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