Obituary of THOMPSON – Lyle Gordon

April 4, 1956 – May 13, 2011 Lyle Thompson, beloved husband of Kathy Turner of Airdrie, AB, passed away, after a long, hard battle with brain cancer, on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the age of 55 years. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 4, 1956, Lyle attended Kelvin High School and graduated from the University of Manitoba with a B.Sc. Eng (Civil). Lyle worked for various prairie engineering firms constructing malls, bridges and buildings. Lyle’s world revolved around the well being of his children, they were his greatest source of pride. Lyle was a very special man – kind, courageous, never complaining, forever logical, always seeking knowledge and sharing his knowledge. Photography was one of his joys, when Lyle and Kathy travelled to tropical destinations or his beloved Alberta Rockies many souvenirs were taken. Lyle’s easy nature, positive attitude, intelligence and loyalty will be missed terribly by all who knew him. Lyle leaves behind to mourn his passing, his best friend and wife Kathy; children David, Richard, Robert and Stephanie; step-children Carrie (Cameron) Davies and Tammy Gervais (Brendon Langlois); parents Gordon and Doreen; sister Brenda (Ken) Leach and brother Keith (Patti); grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. At Lyle’s request, there will be no service. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Special thanks to the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and to the Chinook Hospice. Please celebrate his life with us in your hearts. No flowers please, for those wishing, donations can be made to the Alberta Cancer Centre: 1331 29 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N2 or the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca. In living memory of Lyle Thompson, a tree will be planted at Big Hill Springs Park Cochrane by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH Telephone: 1-800-661-1599.