Jim Thompson, born September 15, 1940 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota passed away on January 3, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. Jim loved computers, traveling with his wife Anita and especially loved his family. He is preceded in death by his parents Melvin Thompson and Cora (Ludlow) Dow and his brother David Thompson, and step mother Tilda (Hughes) McComas, He is survived by his loving wife Anita [Larson] Thompson; sons Jon Thompson, and Mark Thompson with wife Donna ; sister Violet Summers & husband John, step-sisters Grace Brown & husband Countney, Karen Rivera; and step-brother Chuck Morris; grandchildren Anna Thompson, Erica Smeby and Tony Smeby as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 8 at 2 PM, 2011 at Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care 400 South Power Road, Mesa, Arizona 85206. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens (480) 830-4422