Janet Mary Thompson

THOMPSON: Janet Mary. In Loving Memory of Janet Mary Thompson (nee Strang) who passed away peacefully on March 24, 2014 at the age of 90 years. Survived by her loving family, two sons Doug and Rick (Michelle) and daughter Heather (Patrick), daughter in laws, Sheila and Linda, grandchildren, Jodi (Scott), Allison, Lana (Scott), Terri(Norm), Christie, Brandi (Shawn), Jesse (Chantelle), Colin and Sarah. Nieces, Moira and Honora (Lucas), nephews Bruce Strang (Susan), Bruce, Don and Jim Thompson. Predeceased by husband Carl in 2001 and brother George Strang in 2002. Janet was born Nov 23, 1923 in Kelowna, BC and grew up in East Kelowna on her parent’s orchard. Her childhood was filled with working in the orchard, school lots of friends and many activities like bike riding, swimming, badminton, tennis, winter sledding, Pro Rec (gymnastics) and softball. In 1944-45 mom was a member of the East Kelowna Softball team that won the BC Championship. She also taught pro rec during the war years. Janet married Carl Thompson in 1946 and they began their family with eldest son Doug in 1947 and 2nd son Rick in 1949, with daughter Heather coming later in 1962. Janet was an avid curler and in 1965 her rink won the BC Championship and went to represent BC in the Silver Broom in Halifax. She curled until she was close to 70 and spent many happy hours with her friends at the Kelowna Curling Club. Janet's love of the orchard never left her and picked cherries and apples every year well into her 60's. She enjoyed gardening, reading and mostly watching sports. She was a huge Toronto Blue Jays and Vancouver Canucks fan and all the curling on TV. Her children, grandchildren and all their friends were great sources of enjoyment in her later years and always like a good party and family gatherings. With always a sweet smile and gentle kindness, she drew in all who met her. She will be missed by all who loved her. A memorial will be held on April 19, 2014 at the Kelowna Recreation Center in the McIntosh Room at 1:00pm. For all those attending we would love it if you would pick up a small bunch of daffodils, tulips or other spring flowers to adorn the service to honor her great love of flowers. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com, click on stories and type in Janet Thompson. Arrangements entrusted with First Memorial Funeral Services, Kelowna. 250-762-2299