DAVID ALLAN THOMSON

“WHISKERS”

February 13, 1947 ~ May 27, 2015

Dave was born in Yellowknife, NWT, to Buck and Helen Thomson. He was raised in Edmonton, and met Diane in North Vancouver where they began their family in 1969.

Dave chose the trucking industry as his career. He logged for several years in Kamloops where he was nick-named “Whiskers.” Dave preferred to long haul and has travelled most of North America over a 40 year span, many times with Diane and Duke by his side. Dave’s career and life were ended by mesothelioma.

Dave is survived by his loving wife Diane, wonderful children Tania (Dean Deegan), and Tom and Keri Thomson, his beautiful grandchildren Blake (Amanda) Deegan, Kurt (Autumn), Brett and Taylor Thomson. Dave’s first great-grandchild, Marie Rey, was born in Kamloops 2 months ago.

Dave is also survived by his sister Deb (Lyle Gitzel) nephew Kyle (Char) Gitzel, and his little buddy great-nephew, little Jesse.

Dave was predeceased by his dad, Buck, brother, Neil, sister Wanda, and the tragic passing of his nephew Jesse Gitzel.

Dave, along with his best buddies Lyle and Willie, shared a ton of adventures, and “misadventures” that we will call “fond memories.” Dave loved you guys a great deal.

Dave’s brothers from another mother, Ken and Gerry, spent many miles and laughter together.

Dave often carried us, and we will now carry him, in our hearts, forever.

We love you, Dad.

Dave rallied at the end to see his son, Tom, and was surrounded by the rest of his family when he went on to his next adventure, thanks, Deb.

Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to the BC Children’s Hospital, or the Canadian Cancer Society.

A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at 11:00am on June 6^th, 2015, in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel. A lunch to follow at Deb and Lyle Gitzel’s home; special thanks to Deb and Lyle Gitzel, and the Gitzel family.