THOMSON, John Edward
February 6, 1955 – Fernie, BC
September 25, 2014 – Calgary, AB
John Edward Thomson of Calgary, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at the age of 59 years.
John graduated grade twelve in Sparwood, BC. He then attended UBC and obtained his bachelor of science in 1978. John returned to UBC and completed his bachelor of applied science in electrical engineering. He then returned to Calgary working at Rinax Systems for many years, where he was well respected by his friends and colleagues who will miss him. His work allowed him to travel to Trinidad, New Orleans and Texas. He enjoyed reading, biking and music.
John is survived and will be greatly missed by two brothers Jay (Tammy) Thomson and Karl (Nadine) Thomson; two sisters Julie Thomson and Myrna (John) Dreier; four nephews, Russell Iverson, Nicholas (Amanda) Iverson, Bryce Dreier and Will Thomson; as well as great-niece Alexandria Iverson.
Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200 – 325 Manning Rd. N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 2P5 Telephone: (403) 205-3966, email donorservices@cancer.ab.ca.
In living memory of John Thomson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. CALGARY, AB
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