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James Thompson Obituary
James Michael Thompson
Resident of Gilroy
Jan. 27, 1968-Oct. 10, 2010
James, a native of San Jose, was taken from us suddenly in a vehicle accident early Sunday morning, October 10th. Priding himself in balancing the needs of family & excelling in his career was his passion. He was an accomplished, talented high school and collegiate athlete.
James is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 19 years, Jennifer Lee Thompson and his two loving children, Connor James (CJ) and Tea' Lee. James, beloved son of Michael and Donna Thompson of San Jose, adored brother of Jill Whitney of Portola, and William Thompson of San Jose, will be greatly missed by family, extended family and friends.
Services will be held Saturday, October 16 at 10:30 at Church on the Hill, 500 Sands Dr. SJ. 95125.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a trust created for the Thompson Children can be made in Jim's memory. For further details regarding donations call 408-998-7300
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim's Family
Will Thompson
June 30, 2011
Jim's signature ST High School car!
Will Thompson
June 30, 2011
Jim surfing with CJ and friends.
Will Thompson
June 30, 2011
Jim having fun boating with family.
Will Thompson
June 30, 2011
Tracy Kraus
April 25, 2011
JP, CJ, and Tea-
First of all I just want you to know how much The Kraus' love and care for each one of you. You are considered part of our family and we will always be here for you.
Each one of us has warm and loving memories of Jim (aka: Jimbo). As I reflect on his life I am amazed at how many people were touched by his kindness, his humor, his love, his generosity, and his fondness for his loving wife and children. He will forever be remembered with a smile by all of us.
Jim will always live on through each one of you. Every time I see CJ laugh or joke I remember Jim. Every time I see Tea's sweet and carefree spirit I remember Jim. Every time I see Jenn reach out to others in need (even when her own pain is so present) I remember what a true friend Jim was to those he loved. Jim will live on in our hearts by our own personal memories and through his precious family.
Most people will never experience that kind of unconditional love that Jim showered on each one of you. You were truly blessed. He was a remarkable husband, father, son, and friend.
We love you Jimbo and you will never forget your dashing smile!
With all my heart,
Tracy
Caren McDonald
March 24, 2011
Death leaves a void that cannot be filled. No one can ever take the place of you in this world. Things will never be the same. You have touched so many lives by being you.
Q: Could we contain your laughter in a single pot?
A: As easily as we could boil the ocean in a single pot.
Q: How many people have you touched with your infectious smile?
A: Equivalent to the number of stars in the sky.
Q: How deep does your love for your family run?
A: If there was a creator from California to China it wouldn't compare.
Q: How much are you missed by everyone that loves you?
A: Is it possible to count the grains of sand on all the beaches.
The Bryant Family: Elizabeth, Dan, Danny, Sandra, and Daryl
November 4, 2010
Dear Thompson Family,
We express our deepest condolences to you.
It is true that "if you train up a child in the way he should go, when he is old, he will not depart from it".
We knew him through the formative years (K-12); and, reading all these wonderful entries, we see he never changed. He was a wonderful, caring, active child and he stayed the same.
During this extremely difficult time, we pray that our Heavenly Father continues to surround you with His loving arms and sustain you. May HE give you the peace that surpasses all understanding and comfort as well.
You are in our prayers.
Debby Bell-Lettow
November 2, 2010
I grew up with Jim and Will. I am so sorry for your sudden loss. My deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Kathy Garcia
November 1, 2010
Dear Thompson Family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your loved one. I didn't know James very long here at ASI but he was such a funny guy. It was always fun to hear what his joke of the day was! God bless your family at this difficult time.
Trisha Perry-Muldoon
October 24, 2010
Jenn - My thoughts are with you and your family!! During this difficult time, cherish the wonderful memories!
Deepest sympathies!!
Beth Thompson Middlekauff
October 20, 2010
Dear Thompson family, I am very sorry for your loss. I remember Jim and sister and brother as such great kids in high school. I am praying for your comfort during this difficult time.
October 19, 2010
I went to school with Jim, and just found out about his passing. My prayers are with you. Heather Harvell
Coach Dave Gigliotti
October 18, 2010
To the Thompson Family,
Words are hard to express my deepest sorrow for yor tragic loss of Jim. I have only found memories of Jimmy and his desire to be the best he could be. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Audrey McDaniel
October 18, 2010
Today is 10/18/10, I just found out about Jim. I am sick to my stomach! To Jim's family; I am so sorry for your loss!! I met Jim when I was 12 and had many funny times with him in band and in class through our senior year in high school. I am shocked, I don't know what else to say....I'm sorry.
denise hunt
October 18, 2010
To the Thompson family,
I briefly knew Jim while working with him at Air Systems. Many of employess that I work with have passed on their sympathies to your family
Antionette Martin
October 18, 2010
My prayers are with the Thompson family. I worked with Jim briefly during his time at Air Systems and we both played on the softball team as well. He was a good guy that would come by to my cubicle sometimes to conversate, he will be missed.
Tim Stephens
October 18, 2010
Today is October 18th and I just found out about this terrible loss. I'm in shock. I am so sorry for this loss for Jim and his family. My heart goes out to all of you.
Wendy Forbes
October 17, 2010
Jim will be missed. In high school I remember him as walking around with his letterman's jacket on. He always had a strong presence. Another thing I remember about Jim was his laugh.
Annina Hammer
October 17, 2010
in my mind im with u every second...this picture shows the great memories i have of jim-a loving father,husband and friend-and i will never forget this wonderful time i got to spend with him!
my greatest condolence to the whole thompson family, may good bless u all
Christina Shirey
October 16, 2010
May God hold you up, comfort you and protect you as only He can. Words cannot express our sorrow for this unspeakable loss. Your Achiever family is here for all of you always.
Tim Sullivan
October 16, 2010
Deepest sympathies to the entire Thompson and Powers family. You are in our thoughts and prayers and wish we could be there today in person to pay our respects to Jim...God Bless.
-Tim Sullivan and Family
vivien finch
October 16, 2010
we were sooo sorry to hear about jame's accident. you are in our thoughts and prayers. sending you big hugs!!
Nicole Ladd-Alexander
October 16, 2010
Jen and family~
I am so truly sorry for your loss~you all will be in my family's prayers.
Nicole Haggerty-Goodwin
October 16, 2010
My around-the-block neighbor for so many years. My heart aches for your family and friends. May the wonderful memories fill your hearts.
Jimmy Torres
October 16, 2010
My Deepest condolences to the Thompson Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffcult time.
Robert Cardenas
October 16, 2010
Jim, you will be truly missed!!! Goodbye Buddy!!! See you on the other side!!!
Nicki Diankoff-Lawrence
October 15, 2010
All I have are wonderful memories of Jim. He was a great guy and so very fun to be around. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with his brother Will, his Wife and Children, Family and his Friends. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed! Keep the memories alive and share them often. <3
Tammy Kilian
October 15, 2010
To the Thompson Famly, you were all a big part of my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with yo during this difficult time.
October 15, 2010
Jen,CJ & Tea'
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
We love you
Larry & Irene
October 15, 2010
Jenn, CJ & Tea,
Words cannot express our deepest sorrow for your tragic loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time! Take comfort in knowing that Jim is truly in a better place and is now the shining light from above.
Cary, Linda & Michael Goff
Linda Goff
October 15, 2010
Jenn, CJ & Tea,
Words cannot express our deepest sorrow for your tragic loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time! Take comfort in knowing that Jim is truly in a better place and is now the shining light from above.
Cary, Linda & Michael Goff
Michael Valenti
October 15, 2010
I met jim in 3rd grade and became good friends, thoughout the years he was like an older brother. There are lots of memeories I will cherish. TO jen and the kids keep your chin up as he was a great man and everyone who knew him could see that. God Bless your family.
Jayne Kwon
October 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Jim. Jim was a wonderful husband and father. He will be missed. I wish the family and friends peace.
Lisa Dow
October 15, 2010
Jenn, Tea' & CJ - there are no words to express how utterly sorry I am for the loss of Jim. I will remember him for his wonderful smile and his contagious laughter. I wish you all peace during this most difficult time in your lives. May the Lord fill your hearts with the loving memories of an extraordinary husband, father and friend.
Terry Medeiros
October 14, 2010
A friend of mine told me the news of Jim's passing tonite. I decided to go online and read obit. Now I think I knew Jim, If Jim lived in Campbell previously on Virginia Ave, please respond back. So sorry for the family. Peace be with you......
Melissa Culbertson
October 14, 2010
You are surrounded by a great crowd of witnesses that are praying that the God of all comfort surround you. Jim was a man who loved God; you only had to hear him talk about his family to know. (Tea's 4th grade teacher)
Michelle Miller
October 14, 2010
Jennifer, CJ, and Tea,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you and your extended family. May God bring you strength and comfort during this difficult time.
October 14, 2010
Thompson Family - We are terribly sorry for your loss. Please know that our prayers & thoughts are with you all. Let us know if we can be of any help, in any way. May our Heavenly Father's presence provide you all comfort in knowing that James is now with Him. Blessings to you.
Merna & McKenzie (Tea's dance/team mate) Leal
Gilroy, CA
Reid Dailey
October 14, 2010
Jennifer, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I was lucky to have met Jim during our training with LMA. We connected as though we were brothers separated at birth. His smile was contagious and his personality was magnetic. He always had the best things to say about you and the kids. I wish I could have spent more time with him. I will miss him dearly.
Sinead Ochinero
October 14, 2010
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May "the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles" wrap His loving arms around you now and bring you peace.
Jennifer Anderson
October 14, 2010
Dear Family, Know that you are loved and your family is thought of fondly. Psalms 119:76 May God's unfailing love be your comfort, according to His promises. NIV Sincerely, Jennifer Anderson (C.J. and Tea's 1st grade teacher)
kris campbell-johnson
October 14, 2010
to jims family words cannont express the deepest sorrow for you at this time of need god bless you and your family
Karen singer
October 14, 2010
Dear Mike & Donna,
Matt called us in Israel to tell us the tragic news. We have so many fond memories of Jimmy and your whole family!
Please know that our thoughts and our prayers are with you.
Bruce & Karen Singer, Jerusalem, Israel
Perry/Cardoza Laurie
October 14, 2010
Jennifer, CJ and Tea , I am so so sorry for the loss of your dear and beloved husband/father.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful children.. May god give you strength to comfort and sustain you through this terrible time.. You will survive this somehow someway..
Laurie L Perry/Cardoza
Kathlene Delgado
October 14, 2010
"Jennifer, CJ, Tea, Cathy, Ron, Donna, Mike, Will & Jill. I am grieved to deep sorrow beyond words at the passing of Jim, (your husband, dad, son & brother) I stand in continual prayer support beside you through this season and the next with Christ 'Through it All' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33aGaYAZvL4.
Joanna Lee
October 14, 2010
While his death is beyond tragic, his life certainly was not. He was blessed wtih loving family and friends and enjoyed life to its fullest. What a gift! I'm so very sorry that you must endure this loss and this pain. My thoughts, my prayers, my love to you all.
Kathlene Delgado
October 14, 2010
"Jennifer, CJ, Tea, Cathy, Ron, Donna, Mike Will & Jill: I am grieved beyond words with a heart of sorrow for Jim's passing. I stand in support with love and continual prayers through this season and the next. It will be a journey of healing on various levels. I will stand in prayer with you and Christ Through it All" ~
October 14, 2010
Jennifer, CJ, and Tea, I am sorry beyond words at the loss of your husband/ father. Please know that your family here at Achiever would like to help with whatever you need. May God bring you comfort with each new day. Jennifer Major
Colleen Gunter
October 14, 2010
Jennifer, CJ and Tea,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and sustain you.
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