BONNIE THOMPSON

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BONNIE THOMPSON Suddenly, after a courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bonnie Thompson on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at the Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at thie age of 58 years. Remaining to forever cherish Bonnie's memory are her mother, Marion Thompson of Winnipeg; sister, Judy Anscomb and husband, Jim Anscomb of Ontario; partner of 18 years, Jack Oppeboen and his children, Leslie and Leah and their families, as well as his sister, Carol; sster in-law and life long friend, Carol Thompson of Winnipeg; nephews, Scott Mugford of Vancouver and Corey Mugford of Winnipeg; as well as many cousins, friends and co-workers will remember Bonnie as the tiny but mighty and quick witted person she was. She was predeceased by her father, Norman (Rusty) Thompson and brother, Roy Thompson. Bonnie was not alone when she died. Her partner, Jack Oppeboen, and her sister, Judy, held her hands and spoke with her as she passed from this life to the next. This world's new angel, Bonnie, left us hearing the encouraging words, fly like an eagle. Born in Rivers, Manitoba in 1948, Bonnie lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba most of her life. She was an editor of several publications at Farm Business Communications and was a dedicated employee with them for 25 years. When the writer's learned of Bonnie's illness, they often sent her words of encouragement and told her how she encouraged them in their writing. Bonnie's first love in life was animals. She adopted her dog, Roxy, and her two cats, Jinx and Pepi, from the Winnipeg Humane Society. She was artistic and loved creating screens, chairs and garden decorations from willow and concrete. Bonnie also painted lovely gifts and was a talented seamstress. Her gifts adorn many friend's and relative's homes. One of her greatest sewing achievements was a memory quilt she prepared out of denim jeans for her late brother, Roy. What people will miss about Bonnie is her kindness, quick wit, sweetness, charm and her love of nature and animals. On Saturday, September 29 Bonnie's funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the Silver Heights United Church, 199 Garrioch Avenue (corner of Mount Royal Road and Ness Avenue) with Rev. Dr. Brian Brglez, presider. For those who wish, parking will be in the Seventh Day Adventist Church parking lot located on Ness Avenue. A gathering will take place, after the service, where family and friends can congregate to share memories of Bonnie. Special thanks to doctors and staff at Victoria General Hospital on 5 North; Bonnie's family doctor, Dr. Karen Morán de Müller; her surgeon, Dr. Pinton; and Dr. Maxell and his staff. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society, 5 Kent Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2L 1X3.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 28, 2007