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Donald Bruce Thompson
May 29, 1944 - June 22, 2024
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Donald Bruce Thompson
May 29,1944 – June 22, 2024
Don Thompson of OK Falls, B.C. passed away quietly at the Sunnybank Retirement Centre in Oliver, B.C. on June 22, 2024.
Don was born in Penticton, B.C. on May 29, 1944, one of six children, he joined the Canadian Armed Forces on May 24, 1966 and spend the next 26 years working for the military in the Army Transport Division, with postings within Canada, Germany, and the Island of Cyprus, before retiring on June 30, 1992. He moved back to Okanagan Falls and worked various local jobs including work as a ranch hand on The Thomas Ranch and as a general labourer at the Morris Reed’s Post Mill and the O.K. Falls stock yards.
Don’s hobbies included reading and attending the local meat draws at the OK Falls legion, western movies and watching TV and drinking with his wife. He also enjoyed fighting with his granddaughter over possession of her comfort blanket.
Don is survived by his daughter Dunja (Michael) Grover, son Mark Thompson, grandchildren Teresa Grover and Krystina Grover, and his brother Grant Thompson and sister-in-law Sharon Thompson. He is predeceased by his parents John and Mildred (Evelyn) Thompson, his wife Ulrike Thompson (nee Henneke), brothers Ken and Morris Thompson, and sisters Yvonne (Bonnie) Cumberland, and Joyce Lafebvre. He will be missed, by many nieces and nephews, their families and his many friends he made throughout the years.
All those that knew Don will have many precious memories of him and he will be dearly missed.
A celebration of life was held on Thursday June 27, 2024 at the Okanagan Falls – Royal Canadian Legion Branch 227, Okanagan Falls, B.C.
Condolences can be made to the family through www.kettlevalleymemorial.com
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The Kettle Valley Memorial staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Barry Popejoy
Relation: Served in the Military with Don.
I served with Don in Fort Qu’Appelle Germany, we drove a fuel vehicle for 2 NATO exercises. Don was great friend and will be missed. RIP.
From: Barry E, Popejoy
Relation: Served in the Canadain Armed Forces with Don.
Served with Don in Germany on 2 large NATO exercises. Don was such a great soldier. RIP Don.
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