In loving memory of our mother, Barbara Jane Thompson, who passed away on May 16, 2022. She was the devoted wife of Mel R. Thompson and loving mother of Mark, Rob, Bruce, Michelle, Loren, Jeff, Jeani and Scott. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Our mother was a caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. From humble beginnings her career spanned so many interesting times. At 15, her first job was at Hot Dog on a Stick in Indiana, she was a skating AT&T operator, then a devoted mother for decades. Having an office in the US Grant Hotel she worked for the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau, and an assist to the producer of Lorimar Productions she worked on the set of "The Waltons" among many other shows at Burbank Studios. Later becoming successful in the La Costa real estate market. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. Our mother was a source of inspiration to us all and she will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched.
Always the "Grand Host" she was the center of our family's world. Always the one to step up and plan the famous family get togethers and parties well known throughout the north county. As a member of La Costa for nearly 40 year's, Barbara was Ladies Club Golf President and a long time player on the golf team. She was involved in La Costa's social events for many of La Costa's "Golden" years.
Barbara is survived by her children: Mark, Robert, Bruce, Michelle, Loren, Jeani and Scott. 16 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren, 12 brothers and sisters.
A "Celebration of Life" will be held May 30th, 2022 from 1:00 - 4:00pm please contact a family member for location.
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