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James Thompson Obituary
May 10, 1956 - August 30, 2018
James "Jimmy" Albin Thompson Jr. was born on May 10, 1956 in Apple Valley, California. On August 30, 2018, he made his transition due to complications of cancer. Jimmy passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Apple Valley, with his wife Lynn, his daughter Jill, and his two sons, Joshua and James by his side, among many other close family members. He was a resident of Apple Valley for over sixty years, graduating from Apple Valley High School in 1974. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father James Albin Thompson Sr., his mother Sula Thompson, and his sister Carol Lieby. He is survived by his wife Lynn Thompson, his sister Rita Gay, his daughter Jill Podsiad, and sons Joshua Thompson and James Albin Thompson III. There will be a celebration of life ceremony on Saturday, September 15th at 10am at Sunset Hills in Apple Valley. There will be a reception to immediately follow at the same location.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Thompson
September 13, 2018
I am sorry for your loss. God will stay close to you during this difficult time.
Karen
September 13, 2018
To the family and friends of James Albin Thompson, please accept my condolences. May you find comfort knowing that those who died, God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in God's eyes.
Lena Quinonez
September 13, 2018
Jimmy was a fantastic man who will truly be missed. I spent many of my childhood days on the Thompson Ranch; Jimmy was always kind, sweet, loving and playful to all us kids. He showed that same love and playful spirit to my daughter all these years later. I will always cherish my memories made up in the barn (4-H Floats & Halloween Parties), in the garden, and around the property. Sending all my love to his family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you rest in peace and rejoice with the angels in heaven.
September 10, 2018
I wanted to offer my sincerest condolences for your loss. May you cherrish the precious memories of James. Please take note of the comforting words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14, the beautiful hope of seeing your loved one again.
September 10, 2018
Very sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.
Phillip Nielsen
September 8, 2018
Prays to the family, I will always have good memories from our school days and working together in pipeline. Jimmy could always bring a smile to the faces of everyone on a job site. RIP Jimmy make those Angel's smile my friend.
September 7, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through until you are able to see your beloved James as promised at 1 Thessalonians 4:14.
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