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JAMES ARTHUR THOMPSON

Born: Mar 18, 1938

Date of Passing: Jan 22, 2013

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JAMES ARTHUR THOMPSON March 18, 1938 - January 22, 2013 It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our Father, Uncle, Brother and Friend, Jim (Topper) Thompson, while on holidays in Arizona with Debbie and Glenn. Jim had a zest for life, and was always kibitzing and joking with friends and family. Jim's family and close friends meant the world to him. Jim grew up and lived in the West End of Winnipeg, he attended Principal Sparling and Sargent Park Schools. Jim was employed at Kimberly Clark and Fort Garry School Division. Once retired, Dad moved to Gimli. He was predeceased by his father Ernest Thompson, mother Rachel Galloway Wiebe, grandmother Jean Galloway, stepfather Ben Wiebe, brother Harry Thompson. He is survived by his children Debbie (Glenn), Patrick (Corrie), Shannon (Chris). Also ex-wife Gloria, stepmother Frieda Wiebe, uncle Jim (Audrey). Sisters Linda (Al), Carolyn (Lou), Maureen (Dan), Angela (Bill). Granddaughter Cassy, nieces Timmalee, Cheryl, Lisa, Carly, Charlene, Louise, Breanne, Niki, nephews Chris, Michael and Paul. Cousins Allan, Billy, Bob Thompson and Judy Moore. Sisters-in-law Sheila Thompson and Julie Tisot, lifelong friend of 71 years, Marlene Either and close friend Dave Artyshko. Jim will be laid to rest with his beloved grandparents James and Jean Galloway. Cremation has already taken place and Jim will remain in Arizona until his celebration of life which will be held in the spring at Shorepointe Village in Gimli. Here Jim enjoyed many days of coffee, conversations and pool with Dave, Ken and the crew. Friends and family are welcome to attend, please email Debbie at riteonrenos@yahoo.ca for details. Dad, you will forever be missed and always loved.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 02, 2013

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

  • I ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES WE HAD WITH THE WHOLE GANG.JIM ALWAYS SEEMED TO BE A LEADER OF THE PARTY. HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. - Posted by: ROBERT ETHIER (BOBBY) (A GOOD FRIEND THROUGH BROTHER JACK&MAR) on: Mar 02, 2013

  • Where does one start, at losing someone that you felt was like a part of your body! Jim showed me places I would have never seen, like the time he and whipper Bill dragged me along with them to the exciting place of the top of the city dump! Grade 2, it was and they pulled my leg out of a hole that they said rats had made, and if I couldn't get my leg out fast, the rats would chew it off! Yes.. Very exciting times - Posted by: Marlene McColl-Ethier ( 71 years of being -My Brother from another Mother) on: Feb 28, 2013

  • Jim will always be in my heart, we shared three beautiful children he would always end his conversation with them by say I love you, we kept in touch from time to time reminiscing our children and old friends good, sad and wild times they were all very special to him. I will never forget you Jim you were one of a kind Always Gloria - Posted by: Gloria Thompson (X-Wife) on: Feb 08, 2013

  • Jim and I were best friends from when we met in grade 7 at Principal Sparling until we were best men at each other's weddings ten or so years later. We were later separated by years and miles yet the many adventures we shared are treasured memories. - Posted by: Marshall Thompson (Friend) on: Feb 04, 2013

  • Always fondly remember Jimmy and his brother Harry when he came to visit our family on Dominion Street in the 1950's. Jimmy's mother Ray was my mothers cousin - Posted by: Bob Donnelly (Family friend) on: Feb 03, 2013

  • Fondly remember "topper" and his "Jaspers, Queenies snd Kingies". We had a lot of laughs and fun growing up together in the West End. - Posted by: Mike Wharton (Friend and fellow school and westend pal) on: Feb 03, 2013

  • I have never met Jim Thompson but I have gotten to know his two daughters. He did something right by giving these two women their zest for life and their work ethic. They both loved their dad and will miss him terribly and that also tells me something about who this man was. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family as you celebrate Jim's life and his legacy. May he rest in peace! - Posted by: Esther Dyck (Friend of his daughters) on: Feb 02, 2013

  • Always will remember how he loved to tweek your ear. It was Jim's way of greeting you. So appreciated visits with him when I made my yearly visit to Winnipeg. Jim loved to joke around and email - Will always love you Jim! - Posted by: Judy Moore (Cousin) on: Feb 02, 2013

  • So very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We have been friends since grade 1 at Principal Sparling school. We were very close for many years, and although we drifted apart sometimes we always seemed to reconnect again. We even took an infamous road trip to B.C. when we were very young. Feeling bad that we didn't stay in closer contact. I have some wonderful memories of Jim and Harry (baby lah) who was also called (billy suitcase)and grandma Galloway. The Lipton apartments, Nelson's billiards, the Welcome Inn, and Johnny's cafe. I called him "Topper" and he called me "Doc".We were so happy when he married Gloria and we remember Jack dancing in Jim's mom's basement.He just adored his mom and she was so happy when he and Gloria got married. She was so proud when they had their child little Debbie.I hope you took your Hilltoppers record with you buddy. Rest In Peace Old Friend. Grant and Marianne Humphreys - Posted by: grant humphreys (childhood friend) on: Feb 02, 2013

  • I will LOVE you forever. Thank you for always being there for us. I will miss talking with you & seeing you all the time. Your Grand dogs are missing you as well. Love always Debbie - Posted by: Debbie Thompson (daughter) on: Feb 02, 2013

  • So sorry to hear. Prayers of strength and peace being sent your way. - Posted by: Craig & Sherisse Smith (Friend) on: Feb 02, 2013

  • We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! - Posted by: Sandy and Wayne Harris (Friends of Debbie and Glenn) on: Feb 02, 2013

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