ROBERT L. THOMPSON, JR. Robert L. Thompson, Jr. passed away on September 8, 2016 from complications of pneumonia, after surviving bone cancer in 2014. Robert (Bob) was born on July 20, 1953 to Robert & Clara Mae Thompson in Renton, WA. Bob graduated from Highline High School in 1972. He enlisted in the Army and spent 3 years in Germany. He met his wife Patricia on a blind date in 1976 and they later married on January 8, 1977. He is survived by his wife Patricia of almost 40 years, three children: Bobby (Kira), Steven (Jennie) and Kathrine Watkins (Rob) and 7 grandchildren. He is also survived by his father Robert, sister Beverly and brothers David and Ron. Bob's life will be celebrated with a Catholic Mass on October 15, 2016 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven in Spanaway, starting with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. There will be a reception followingin the Church hall. Bob will be laid to rest at a later date at Tahoma Military Cemetery.

Published in the Highline Times section of the Westside Weekly, October 14, 201