THOMPSON: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Thompson, late of North Battleford on June 26, 2011 at the age of 89 years. Larry was born in Denholm, SK on September 17 1921. He completed grade 12 in Denholm, and then went on to serve in the Army & RCAF during the 2nd World War. He married Marion (Betty) McKerchar in 1948. Larry graduated from The Saskatchewan Hospital as an RPN in 1950. He also worked for the CNR from the early 1950's to the early 1960's, after that he went back to work at the Saskatchewan Hospital for a few years. In the mid 1960s Larry went into the retail paint and flooring business in North Battleford, and then later on in Prince Albert where he got involved in other businesses until he retired in 1987. He lost his wife Betty in a car accident in 1982. He remarried in 1987 to Sharon Evenson. He moved back to North Battleford in 1989. Larry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed playing cards and visiting people. Larry is lovingly remembered by his daughters: Lois Perry - son Daxus Benjamin of North Battleford, SK; Kerri Thompson - daughter Arianna of North Battleford, SK; son Doug (Natalie) Thompson - sons Lawry and Max of Calgary, AB; sister Gladys Meddins of Calgary, AB; estranged wife Sharon; as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife Marion "Betty"; brothers Gordon and Bill; sisters Jean, Gwen "Birdie", Dorothy, Norma, and Marion; nephews Clair and Laurie; and niece Joyce. A Celebration of Larry's life was held on Wednesday, June 29 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald Funeral Home with Reverend Fred Tinio officiating. The family have requested that donations in Larry's memory be made to The Alzheimer's Society. Condolences for the family may be left at www.wilsonandzehner.com Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kristeen Nylander of Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. 445-6886 ____________________________________________________
