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Arlene Thompson Obituary
December 23, 1946-April 10, 2016
Resident of Sunnyvale
Arlene (Castle) Thompson passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday afternoon after a valiant 5 year battle with cancer. She was born in San Francisco and raised by her Aunt Dolly Castle with her brothers and sister in the Sunset District. She attended St. Anne's grammar school and went to on graduate from Presentation High School (class of '65). Arlene married her high school sweetheart John and together they raised their two children, as well as her younger brother and their grandson.
Arlene had a long and successful career in the field of telecommunications and held various positions at Crown Zellerbach, Libby, McNeil & Libby, Fairchild, Amdahl & Genentech. Arlene climbed the corporate ladder with each successful move which included the founding and ownership of her Telecommunications Consultancy Company. Many life-long friendships were made during her career.
Arlene's world revolved around her family and friends. She spent her time at her children's and grandchildren's sports activities, vacations at her brother Don's Sierra City cabin, babysitting nephews Noah and Benjamin, 49ers, trips to Europe & Hawaii, penny machines in Reno, her Bridge club, and Pedro games with family and friends.
Arlene is survived by her loving husband of 50 years John, children Stephanie and Shannan of San Jose, grandchilden Jordan Thompson (fiance Samari) of San Jose, and CristiAna Thompson of Sunnyvale. She is also survived by her sister Sheila (& Forrest) Durham of Belmont, brother Phil (& Christy) Castle of San Jose, sister-in-law Kathi Castle of Fremont, as well as many nieces and nephews and Maggie, her four-legged companion. Arlene is preceded in death by her Aunt Dolly Castle, brother Don Castle, brother-in-law Jim Thompson and sister-in-law Lani Thompson. Family and friends are forever grateful, thankful and blessed to have had Arlene in their lives. The family also wishes to extend special thanks to the caring doctors and staff as well as Infusion Center employees who provided loving care and accompanied Arlene on her 5 year journey.
Friends and family are invited to attend the saying of the Rosary on Monday, April 18th, 2016 at 7pm and the Funeral Service on Tuesday, April 19th, at 11am, both of which will be held at LIMA & CAMPAGNA SUNNYVALE MORTUARY, 1315 Hollenbeck Avenue in Sunnyvale, CA. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, CA.
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July 31, 2017
Dear John,
So sorry for your loss. It seems like only yesterday that we last saw you and Arlene at the Conzet home get together. Arlene was so nice and kind to us the few times that we saw her.
Sincerely, Jim and Julie Perry
April 19, 2016
Dear John and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Arlene. I remember the good times we had playing Pedro, going on picnics and enjoying 49er games. She was a very kind person.
Sincerely,
Nancy Markey, San Francisco
Jean Basuil
April 18, 2016
Mark, May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
~Jean
Presentation Sisters
April 18, 2016
Mary Arlene Castle Thompson is an alumna of Presentation High School, San Francisco, Class of 1965. The Sisters of the Presentation are praying for you, your family and friends during this difficult time. May God bless you with love, comfort and peace.
Margie (Jovick) Cordes
April 17, 2016
Dear John,
I am so sorry about Arlene! I heard she fought a hard battle with that horrible disease! She was tough! I pray for you and your family! Sincerely Margie Jovick Cordes
April 17, 2016
Dear John and Family,
We are so sad to hear about Arlene. She was wonderful in every way. We enjoyed her
(playing excellent volleyball) at Blackberry Farm, pedro games (at which she also excelled), parties (July 4th dancing to Benny and the Jets and Peter Frampton) and on and on. She was so much fun. Please take care.
Love,
Carol and Ken
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