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John William "Jack" Thompson obituary, Colorado Springs, CO

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John Thompson Obituary

John (Jack) William Thompson Jr, age 72, passed away at home in Colorado Springs, CO on May 31, 2014. He was born July 17, 1941 in Uniontown, PA to John William and Lola May Thompson. He graduated high school in Uniontown, PA in 1959 and then proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Hornet. He fell in love and married Blanche Campbell in 1964.



After leaving the Navy in 1968, Jack worked as an electrical engineer and lived in Long Beach, CA, San Jose, CA, Brasschaat, Belgium and then settled down with his family in Colorado Springs in 1976. He made Colorado Springs his home for the last 36 years.

Jack enjoyed working on cars, building computers and spending time with his family. He was a strong, easy going, fun-loving man who would do anything to help anyone. He readily made life long friends and was a wonderful example of what a husband, father and granddad should be.

Jack is survived by his three sisters: Lola May Moser, Abigail Thompson and Heather Workman, and several nieces and nephews. Jack will be missed by his wife Blanche Thompson, and children Daniel (Christine) Thompson and Christine (Gary) Kaufhold. He was adored by his three grandchildren, Emily, Alec and Casey Kaufhold.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 with the funeral service starting at 4:00 Sunday, June 8th, 2014 at Swan Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Ave. Join us for a reception following the service at the Thompson Home.

Please visit our website www.swan-law.com to sign our online guestbook.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 4, 2014.

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Dan Thompson

July 2, 2014

The greatest Dad and the best friend I could have ever been blessed with. You will live on in my heart and soul for the rest of my life.

Christine Kaufhold

June 14, 2014

I miss you so much!! You are the best dad in the world. I would give anything to have another day with you! With Love, Christine

Bonne Skeoch

June 11, 2014

Please accept my deepest sympathies

Lisa Pearman

June 9, 2014

Christine K. and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I pray that your time together provides you with comforting memories.

Peggy/Roger Shambaugh

June 8, 2014

Dan and Family, so sorry for your loss, we are, as always, thinking about you guys.

June 8, 2014

Jack was a wonderful and caring man. He had such an impact on the lives of so many including all of our children that attend day care with Blanche. Our thoughts and payers are with the the Thompson family.

The Contreras Family

Brian Bertrand

June 7, 2014

Our sincerest condolences to the Thompson family. We weren't able to meet John and I was hoping he would be able to make it up here to to the lot at some point and I would get to meet him in person. I enjoyed his humor in the emails we sent back and forth.

Brian and Catie Bertrand, your neighbors on lot 433 Saddle Mountain Heights.

Rich Holland

June 6, 2014

Nothing touches the heart so deeply as the loss of an old friend. Rest in peace old friend.

Ted Spaid

June 6, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Thompson family.

June 5, 2014

Dear Blanche and family you are in my prayers during this difficult time. Knowing Jack is in the arms of our Lord brings peace to you all...and may you feel the loving arms of God around you all. My love and prayers will be with you all. I enjoyed Jack's email notes they were always fun and funny.
Thank you Blanche for letting me know. We will be there on Sunday. God be with you all....love, Barb Fischer

Alexis Schoendaller (Rumore)

June 5, 2014

Jack was such a wonderful man and such a positive presence and influence in my son's life while in Blanche's daycare. He is very loved and will be greatly missed. I'm sure he will find a never-ending supply of things to tinker with where he is now- that is Heaven to him.

Monica Bronski

June 5, 2014

Blanche & family
I am so sorry for your loss. Jack and I went to high school together and after many years reconnected via the internet. He was a kind and caring person in school and I know he carried that throughout his life. God Bless.
Monica (Roseck) Bronski

June 5, 2014

My condolences to the Thompson family, I met Jack through the internet, when I sold him a old snow blower. We had many wonderful conversations and laughs about the snow blower and weather. Through our emails I feel I know the whole Thompson family. What a wonderful man I will truly miss his correspondence. Sue (Wanda) Bergan

Paul Ranstrom

June 5, 2014

Jack and Blanche opened their home and hearts to me when I stayed with them back in 1986. I have never forgot their kindess and caring over all these years. I learned from them a life lesson of caring. I always appreciated receiving Jack's updates on the family. He will live on in our hearts and minds. A very true friend indeed.

June 5, 2014

Hello Blanche and family,
Thank you for letting me know.
My Husband (Dave passed away 2-2-13) had been friends since CA . I met Jack and Blanch in 1973 in CA. We followed Jack to Co. Springs where Dave and Jack worked at Digital. We would get together as we only lived down the street.
I know Dave would say he respected Jack and and enjoyed their times together at work and play. If I remember they enjoyed going to the shooting range.
My prayers for you all the Lords comfort and peace at this time.
My Love to all,
Your Servant In Christ Jesus,
Susanna Hungerford
Please keep in touch

Judy Dole

June 4, 2014

So many great pictures in your photo gallery. Jack was not only a great dad and grandpa to his own family, but also to all the children who have stayed with you both over the years. Jack will be missed by so many....

Rebecca Workman

June 4, 2014

My condolences to the Thompson Family.

June 3, 2014

Keeping the light on and hoping Dad is watching out for your to arrive beyond the pearly gates, Jack.

Laurie Moser

June 3, 2014

I love you Blanche, Christine and Daniel. I am so very sorry for this loss. I can't wait to give you hugs in person. Sending so much love.

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