Dr. Alvin Jerome Thompson, MD, MACP

Dr. Alvin Thompson brought me on as a board colleague for the Puget Sound Blood Center because he thought I could contribute. He also became my friend.

More importantly, he was a role model, a father figure, a living example of how an African American man in our society can model behaviors we all can learn from…whether in his work, his charitable activities, his leisure pursuits, Dr. Thompson applied himself with imagination and enthusiasm, with decency and energy and with...

I had the pleasure, and it was indeed a pleasure, of being mentored by Dr. Thompson when I made a mid-life career change to become a physician. He had a way of pointing out possibilities. His most memorable compliment to me was "You're competent." I have valued his wisdom, remembering in particular his observation that "If you don't care who gets the credit, you can get a lot done." While we worked on some community projects together, I regret that I never heard him sing. My deepest...

As medical director of the Central Seattle Panel of Consultants I have had the great honor of knowing and working with Dr. Thomas for nearly ten years. His intelligence, compassion, and warmth inspired all of the doctors at the panel. He exemplified all of the qualities of a true physician, making the world a better place with him in it. I will miss him very much. Richard Marks, M.D.

Dr.Alvin J.Thompson was my medical doctor for many years while I worked at the Postal Service. He was always excellent and helped keep me well. He was a wonderful man.I shall miss his pleasant personality.
My deepest sympathy,
Rosetta Alston

My Father, Dr. James D. Layman was a fond colleague of Dr. Thompson. I remember my father talking of joining practices and serving on different boards while practicing Medicine together at Providence. Dr. Thompson was one of the few true friends who visited my father several times while he was ill and his kind and compassion to my father was greatly noticed. Both of those men knew the meaning to true health care. I met Dr. Thompson several time and I remember going to his office on 1st...

Dear Faye and Family,
My heart goes out to you in the loss of dear Dr. Thompson. What lovely memories I have of visiting you both with my
parents when I was a child and most recently when my father (Bucky) and his fiance (Charlene Drew Jarvis) visited
last summer, and we dined
together in your beautiful home on Mercer Island. I was weary
from months of job hunting and
as usual you and Dr Thompson had so many
encouraging words. I am
happy to...

To Dr.T.a man of Excellence and dignity who was never to priviledged or far removed from reaching out to bring others along. : He was a role model of true compassion and courage that every professional or high achieving African AMERICAN should seek to emulate.He never forgot his civic responsibilty,Nor did he distance himself from those who were less fortunate.This candle is light in honor of one of our talented tenth who lit a path in social justice and healthcare that we should follow.