James Robert "Bob" Thompson II

James Robert "Bob" THOMPSON II Age 66, was taken by angels on February 22, 2003 surrounded and loved by his family. He is survived by the love of his life - Lois Ann Erickson Thompson. Lois and Bob were married in 1960 and have shared 42 blissful years of true love. He will always have her heart. James Robert Thompson II was born on March 10, 1936 in Seattle, Washington. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James Robert Thompson and Edith "Aileen" Dorothy Anderson Thompson. He is survived by his loving sisters - Charleen Wallitner (Tom), Sandy Aldworth, Judy Wilson (Bill), and Gail Fredrickson (Dean). He will be missed and treasured by his son, Paul and his daughter and dear-son-in-law, Nancy and John O'Shea. Bob's five loving grandchildren will keep his memory alive, Samantha Thompson of Burien, WA.; Cora Lee and Martin Andrew Thompson of Bristol, TN.; and Emily Grace and Maren Colleen O'Shea of Minneapolis, MN. Bob graduated from West Seattle High School and finished his education at the University of Washington before entering the Navy and functioning in the capacity of Coreman. Throughout Bob's early life the them was the great outdoors. On just about every weekend Bob could be found on the mountain passes, fishing or water skiing in the great Northwest. He has walked on the summit of every major mountain in the Northwest including Rainier, Adams and Mount St. Helens. Bob was a member of the National Ski Patrol. He was the youngest ever included in the membership history and helped create the national protocol for avalanche control for the Northwest. Bob was ski instructor for many years and cherished his time with his friends in the mountain wilderness. Jim was in senior management at the Boeing Company and worked 37 years of loyal service. Jim worked on the Lunar roving vehicle program, the missions of Apollo 11, Apollo 15 nd took active leadership in the aeronautics scholarships for Boeing. He was a stellar manager and an awarded long-term employee. Jim retired from Boeing in 1995. Bob was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in May of 1979. This disease changed the path of Bob's life. Bob would always say that "if you don't use it you lose it" and worked hard everyday to walk without the aid of a wheelchair. He was a man that exuded perseverance, great will, and true grit in the face of this incapacitating disease. He was active in the Puget Sound Chapter of the MS Society and donated not only money but countless hours to their cause to find the cure for MS. He also frequented monthly meetings with his cronies from Boeing management. In lieu of flowers, Bob wanted donations/memorials be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County, 753 North 35th, Suite 208, Seattle, WA. 98103-8802. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2003 at First Lutheran Church of West Seattle, 4105 California Avenue S.W.