November 14, 1938 – December 2, 2015
It is with sadness that we must announce the passing of Ronald Douglas Thomson of Penticton, at Moog and Friends Hospice House on December 2, 2015. Ron passed away peacefully in his sleep, at the age of 77. He was predeceased by his wife Trudy on March 13, 2012 and is survived by step-daughters, Melanie Hrynkiw of Saskatoon, SK, and Karen Minotte of Lakeland, FL.; brother, Dale and wife, Sandy Thomson of Penticton, B.C. Ron will be remembered for his love of people, sense of humour and knack for helping family and friends with just about anything. He and Trudy dedicated a great part of their lives to helping many foster children and special friends of all ages. Ron served in the R.C.A.F. and Canadian Forces for 35 years and retired to Penticton in 1992. Born in Bridesville, B.C., where his Father was the teacher, he was brought up in Burnaby and joined the Airforce in 1957. Ron was a skilled crafts person and produced many unique and beautiful pieces of intricate jewellery and other objects over the years. Ron asked that his Doctors, Nurses and support Staff at Moog Hospice House be especially recognized for the outstanding support they provided him while he was in their care. Cremation and no service by request. Arrangements in care of
Everden Rust
Funeral Services