Arthur James Thompson 90, passed away peacefully December 5, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his wife Joanie, son Alan and stepson Craig (Carole) Heimburg, stepdaughter Judy (Wade) Heimburg Earl, daughter-in-law Christine (Aaron) Lobenberg. He had 8 grandchildren Jarid, Christopher and Katie Thompson, Kevin (Kim) Heimburg, Kelly Heimburg Burris, Danni Earl, Erin (Ryan) Brandel, Ryan Earl and 15 great grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews in the state of Washington.
Art was born in the Dunkirk, Montana August 9, 1929. His parents were Oliver and Agnes Thompson and siblings Mary, Irene and Leonard. Art joined the US Air Force at the age of 17 where he worked as a Teletype Writer and Repair, Communications Relay Center, Equipment Maintenance Technical Sergeant and Supervisor. Art was Stationed in the USA, Japan and Germany. He received an Outstanding Unit Award Longevity Service Award and Good Conduct Medal. After serving 21 years in the US Air Force he retired with an Honorable Discharge. He was a member of the American Legion and continued to have a strong love of his country and a proud Veteran.
Art, his first wife, Norma, and son, Alan moved to Mesa in 1968 where he was employed by Motorola as a Telecommunications/Electronics Supervisor when Motorola built a plant in Malaysia, he got the new plant up and running and worked as a Training Supervisor. After Norma passed, Art married Joanie Heimburg and they lived at Leisure World where he loved playing Billiards with many friends and also belonged to the ROMEO Club, Roaming Old Men Eating Out. He loved fishing, playing golf, water volleyball. He loved Country Music and dancing. Art loved watching the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cardinals.
He loved family above all else
There will be a memorial held at Mountain View Funeral Home on Thursday 10-11 am December 19, 2019. 7900 E.Main St. Mesa, AZ. 85207 Followed by a luncheon from 11:30-2:00 pm at Leisure World, 908 S. Power Rd. Mesa, AZ. 85206. The Thompson Memorial Luncheon will be at Rec ll please enter by way of the southern gate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arthur’s name to Emblem Hospice, 3205 W Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85226.
Art was a Great Man!! Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend to all. When we visited he took us on the best tour of the Superstition Mountains and sites of Mesa. He made me an Honorary Member of the ROMEO club. It won’t be long before I will be an Official Member. I hope I stand up to the standards that Art would approve of.
So sorry we could not be there to celebrate a WONDERFUL LIFE!!
Sending our LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL!
Jeff and Karen George
Love you Art
I love you and miss you every day! I have so much I wish I could share with you, you’re the most amazing grandpa and I am so thankful and blessed for having you in my life.