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Thompson, Ralph

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RALPH THOMPSON, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the age of 89 years.

Ralph is survived by son Kelly (Roxanne), granddaughter Alexis Spittal, special niece Bonnie MacPherson and (adopted granddaughter) Breanna MacPherson, friend Betty Alexander and numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws Ivan Brown, Mac Sheppard, Audrey & Bill Krizsan and Mary Krizsan.

Ralph was predeceased by his wife Ethel, daughter Connie, parents Lydia and Walter, in-laws Andrew and Ethel Krizsan, sisters, Mary Brown, Lola MacPherson and Fae Sheppard, brothers-in-law Vaughan MacPherson and Andrew Krizsan.

Ralph joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1950. He retired as staff sergeant after 25 years of service. He then worked at Employment Insurance for several years.

After the second retirement Ralph and Ethel travelled all over the US and Canada. His greatest joy was dancing. He also enjoyed music and playing a good round of pinnacle which was a Thompson family tradition.

He had a great sense of humor right to the end which everyone loved as he kept us all laughing most of the time.

We would like to thank Terry at Medicine Shoppe North, the home care nurses and staff at Bridges program for all the great care given to Ralph over the last several years. Special thanks to the Lethbridge RCMP Veterans.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Glenda Wert officiating. The service will be livestreamed and may be accessed via Ralph's obituary on the Cornerstone website.

A Private Family Interment was held in Nanton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alberta Children's Hospital (childrenshospital.ab.ca)

Ralph, Ethel, Bert and I go back a long way... Bert and Ethel were raised on neighboring farms in Barnwell, of Hungarian parentage... Ralph and I were proud former Saskatchewanites but always Saskatchewanites so it was kind of us against them...Saskatchewan logic/humor prevailed. When they were in Fort Saskatchewan we lived in Edmonton...the ties continued... Ralph was faithful to Ethel's birthday book...it guaranteed a chat at least once a year and usually twice when I remembered that his was sometime in May. I shall miss him as I miss Ethel and Bert but so grateful to have had them in my life.

Helen Vik, September 2, 2021

Ralph was a good friend to our family. He and my mom grew up together in Central Butte and then he introduced my mom and dad to one another. He was always a great man and such a gentleman. We enjoyed many good laughs, stories and visit over the years. He made the world a better place through all his years as an RCMP , a faithful friend and family man. Please accept our sincerest sympathies in your loss. Love the Jean McInnes family.

Judy McInnes, August 29, 2021

Our deepest condolences from the Hemsworth families

Valerie ( Hemsworth)Krislock, August 29, 2021

Farewell my friend until we meet again ..... I'm gonna miss you Mr T and our chat, visits and coffee dates Someone so special will never be forgotten ?

Kim, August 29, 2021

So sorry to hear of Ralph's passing. We were stationed with Ralph and Ethel at Claresholm and always considered him the best boss I ever worked with. I will miss the phone calls and the reminiscing with Ralph around Christmas time each year. Rest in peace my friend.

Earle & Janice Tole, August 26, 2021

My deepest sympathy to all Ralph's family. He was a fine man and true gentleman. Rest in peace Ralph

Norma Rabusic, August 26, 2021

Deepest sympathy. We loved our evenings playing pinnacle with Ralph, Ethel and Connie?

Tom & Terry Irvine, August 26, 2021

I'll miss you my friend. Especially your cheerful calls on my birthday...& you never missed one. Now grab your dance partner Ethel & show them how it's done. Shirley Cashen

Shirley Cashen, August 25, 2021

Sorry to the family of Ralph, he was truly a gentleman

Wayne & Loretta Stanley, August 25, 2021

My deepest condolences to you Kelly and your family. I worked with Connie at the county office, and thoroughly enjoyed travelling with your family to eastern Canada when Ralph was tracing the family roots. I thought of Connie often throughout the years and her cute little green car. Every time I would drive by your family home on 9th Ave., North I often wondered how Ralph was doing. "When someone you love becomes a memory, their memory becomes a treasure"

Dawn Scherer (nee Roth), August 25, 2021

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Ralph Thompson. I have known Ralph for several years as members of the R.C.M.Police. I would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the entire Thompson family. Ralph was a real gentleman and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Thompson family. May God bless you.

Doug & Donnette Hancock, August 25, 2021

So sorry to hear of Mr Thompson's passing, he was a lovely man, he will be missed.

Diane Traber, August 24, 2021

So sorry to hear of Mr Thompson's passing, he was a lovely man, he will be missed.

Diane Traber, August 24, 2021

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