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John Richard Thomson

May 30, 1930 - April 12, 2020

U.S. Veteran

A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date

Posted by:
tammy

Posted on:
May 2, 2020

Mary and Family, So sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories that you have of John. Those memories will take you far. It is important to keep those memories alive. It is what he would want you to to do. For you Mary.., those 63 years you were married was quite a mile stone.. I am glad you are feeling better. and out of the hospital yourself. Stay strong with your recovery. I wish you and your family well. Tammy

Posted by:
Donna and Rob Hill

Posted on:
April 28, 2020

Dear Mary and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We have great memories of John/your Dad, the best from time out sailing together. Praying the Holy Spirit will wrap you each in love and help you through this difficult time.

Posted by:
Hope Hall

Posted on:
April 26, 2020

When I went to work at Dahlgren in the late 60's, the stories about John were already legend. Such a lovely man too! For example, one day I was sitting in a draftman's chair in a very short dress. The chair fell over, and I could see no reasonable way to get out of that chair in that dress. So I waited, and waited, and sure enough, John sighed, got up and motioned to another guy to help him get the chair up, with me in it. You could always count on John. It was wonderful to know him, even for a short time.

Posted by:
William G. Thompson

Posted on:
April 26, 2020

My sincere condolences to llall his family. I remember John from when I first came to work at Dahlgren in 1966. We were both in TDP. I was just out of college. He used kid me about how I spelled my last name. He would always say I was spelling my name wrong with a "p". He always said the correct way to spell my last name was "Thomsonl". We never convinced the other to change.

Posted by:
Patricia Gray

Posted on:
April 26, 2020

Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God continue to watch over you and bring you peace in the days and months ahead. John was a true gentleman and always with a smile! Take care my dear friend!!

Posted by:
Charles and Ann Cooper

Posted on:
April 26, 2020

Dear Mary, Just a note to say our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have such wonderful memories of our days working together at the Dahlgren Naval Proving Ground. Our times go back to August 1957 goes back o both John and both worked in the TDP I so appreciated all the dedicated work that John did in our small office. Wishing you peace and comfort. Our Loce, Charles , Ann and Chuck Cooper

Posted by:
Mary F Green

Posted on:
April 26, 2020

Mary, MY condolences on your loss. Often look back on our years as neighbors in "boomtown" and how kind you and John were when I was a newbie. I enjoyed our infrequent meetings and catch up during the passing years - John always was smiling and gracious and sharing of his recent experiences. May he rest in peace..

Posted by:
Tinya Byrd Ryland

Posted on:
April 23, 2020

Dear Mrs. Thomson, I am sorry for the loss of your kind and smiling husband. And although countless years have passed, his smile and your laugh have never been forgotten. I will keep all of you in my prayers. With Love, Tinya

Posted by:
Cynthia K. Miller

Posted on:
April 23, 2020

Dear Mary and family, We have been truly blessed to have you and John in our lives. So many memories of our Bud and Sally trips and our last cruise together a few years ago. Please find comfort in knowing what a blessing you and your family have been to my family throughout the years. Your friends, Cindy and Luke

Posted by:
Lisa MacNevin

Posted on:
April 23, 2020

Dearest Mary and family....Mom (Sally Budnick) and I extend our sympathy to you and your beautiful family. We--along with everyone who knew your dear John--admired him greatly. Such a kind, gentle soul. Keeping you in our prayers.

Posted by:
Al Hales

Posted on:
April 22, 2020

When I came to work at NSWC in 1971, John was an experienced engineering technician and talented graphic artist. We all depended on John's artistic skills and his amazing ability to get difficult jobs done quickly and well. Most of all though, I remember John's happy, helpful, friendly attitude. Even when work was urgent and the pressure was high, John was calm and quick with a smile. I think everyone in the Branch considered John a friend. He left this world a better place. Well done my friend!