HARRY LORNE THOMPSON

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HARRY LORNE THOMPSON 1918 - 2002 Lorne Thompson passed away peacefully at the Olds Hospital and Care Center, Olds, AB, on April 22, 2002. Lorne will be sadly missed by his three sons and daughters-in-law, Joel (Judy) of Olds, John (Carol) and Jeff (Sue) of Calgary; his grandchildren, Jeff, Kelly, Greg, Jake, Jenna, R.D. and Sam. He will also be missed by his sister Frances Lees and her husband Fred. Lorne was predeceased by his wife Margaret in 1988 and his sister Isobel in 1979. Lorne was born in Walpole, SK, on June 28, 1918. He moved with his family to Winnipeg, MB, in 1925. There he attended school, met and married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Davidson, and helped his father with the running of Thompson Lumber and Fuel. Lorne was a member of the RCAF during the Second World War and was stationed at a number of Canadian military posts until the end of the war. After the war he returned to Winnipeg to work at, and eventually manage the family business. Lorne retired from the lumber business in 1962 and after a brief one year stop-over in Phoenix, AZ, moved with his family to a farm West of Olds, AB. During his "retirement" Lorne farmed, worked at Olds Auction Mart, owned and managed Shackleton Agencies and raised Arabian Horses. Lorne was an early pioneer in the Arabian horse industry and was actively involved with the Canadian Arab Horse Association, serving for a time as the National Secretary. Lorne had many fond memories of his horse-back riding adventures, especially with his friends Herb, Hank and Winnipeg pal Gene Gyselinck. Lornes family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Olds Hospital and Care Center for the care and compassion extended to Lorne until his passing. At Lornes request there will be no memorial service and his body has been donated to research at the University of Calgary Medical School. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Lornes life, Friday April 26, at the Olds farm from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 26, 2002