Kenneth C. Thompson
May 25, 1931 - December 7, 2008
Obituary
Ken THOMPSON
May 25, 1931 Seattle, Washington – December 7, 2008 Federal Way, Washington. Ken graduated from Highline High School in 1949. He then attended Central Washington University on a baseball scholarship as a catcher in 1949 and graduated in 1955. He served during the Korean War in Special Services at the United States Marine Corp Headquarters in San Francisco as a baseball catcher. During his life Ken was a Builder, a Realtor and in the Building Supply Sales. He is survived by his wife Joanne; his sons Tom Lorrie, Gary Susan and Rick; daughter Julie John Litchfield and his sister Judy Willard. Remembrances may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the American Cancer Society. At his request, no services will be held. Please sign the online memorial guestbook at www.bonneywatson.com.
I am Ken’s Nephew and have known little of Ken. When I grew older I saw less of ken than when I was younger. I don’t know why because Ken seemed like a very nice guy and I am sure he is missed greatly by all that loved him. My condolences to his family. Ken is in my heart as family and childhood memories.
Ken and I go back quite some time. He was my catcher all through American Legion and highschool baseball. He was a great catcher but an even greater friend, not only then but the rest of his life.
Both my husband and I went to High School with Ken, and we still used to run into him every so often at Top Foods or WalMart. I grew up in the same neighborhood as Ken and lived next door to his Aunt Marge. I knew his Mom, Frances, too as we were all golfers. Both Jerry & I always liked Ken….a really nice, kind guy. I know he will be missed very much by his family.
Ken was a lovely person and a very good husband to my friend, Jo. Lynne Bailey
Our daughter-in-law Julie loved her step-father very much and always spoke well of him. That itself is a testimony to what a fine man Ken was. Heaven opened its gates for him.
We all lost a very neat guy in Ken. He always had a smile and that positive attitude when we would see him shopping. We will always think of Ken when we hear “Jingle Bell Rock”, after he danced to it as Santa for many years. A really neat guy will be missed.
I have so many fun memories of Ken, yet the one that stands out most clearly is him playing Santa at my parents annual Christmas Eve party……oh what a wonderful Santa he made. It wasn’t just the Santa suit, it was his kind eyes, gigantic heart and infectious laugh that allowed his portrayal to be most authentic. Additionally, he sang one heck of a Jingle Bell Rock!!!!!!!
Ken will be missed greatly; I feel so blessed to have known him. My most heartfelt sympathy goes out to both Jo and Julie….such dear family to me. I love you both so much. Annie Bananie
Ken will be missed. He was a great guy.
I only met Ken once, at Julie and Johnny’s wedding. He struck me as a very kind and gentle man. I know he will be missed by his loving family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family!
I was very fortunate to have Ken as a Father-in-Law and a friend. He was a decent, kind man and a good soul. I will miss him, always. If heaven has a baseball team, Ken is playing catcher for them.