John Thomson

Obituary of John William Thomson

June 26, 1933 – Bow Island, Alberta

August 14, 2022 – Airdrie, Alberta

 

Bill Thomson of Airdrie, AB, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the age of 89 years with his family by his side.

 

Bill was born in Bow Island, Alberta on June 26, 1933.  Bill retired as a Sergeant from the Calgary Police Service after thirty years on the force. He was also a member and past President of both the Calgary Police Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. Bill had many great accomplishments throughout his life.  His pride and joy were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

 

Bill loved to camp, he enjoyed numerous B.C. and Alberta camping trips over the years. He also enjoyed woodworking, cartography, calligraphy, playing his harmonica and was a huge WW11 history buff.

 

Bill’s favourite saying was “LIFE IS GOOD”, Love Pop. He will be most remembered for his love and joy for his family.

 

Bill is survived by five children, Bob (Samantha) Thomson, Susan (Darrell) Frazer, Nancy (Dennis) Harris, Cindy (Clark) Nixdorff, and Wendy (Andre) Aubut; seventeen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by his loving sister Betty, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 

Bill was predeceased by his wife Klare Thomson (nee Bolz) in 2012; his son Carl Thomson; his parents, Robert Thomson in 1967 and Olive Thomson (nee Pound) in 1982; brothers, Robert Thomson, and Allan Thomson; and his sister Beverly Thomson.  He was also predeceased by his sister-in-law Bernice Thomson; brother-in-law Chuck Smith and his nephew Andrew Thomson.

 

The family wishes to extend their thanks to Bethany Care Airdrie and Global Senior Care Services for all the care and support of Bill.

 

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Airdrie, 300 Towerlane Drive) on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.  Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed here.

 

In living memory of Bill Thomson, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Airdrie, 300 Towerlane Drive, Airdrie, AB T4B 3L8, Telephone: 403-948-1100.

 

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