Joseph Milo THOMSON

THOMSON, Joseph Milo (Joe) Husband of Bea, father of Jim, Grandfather of Graham and Sarah and brother of Jean, Ian and Robbie (Sharon) was born February 1, 1926 and died peacefully at home September 2, 2008. He was predeceased by his brother Jim and his parents, Joe Sr. and Mary. Joe was born, raised and educated in Milo, Alberta. After serving in the Canadian Navy during WWII, he returned to Milo and took over the family general store business. In 1952 he married Bernice (Bea) Anderson and together they made their home in Milo until they relocated to Calgary in 1989. They operated Thomson's General Store until 1981 when they retired from the business to pursue their love of golf and their winters in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Joe took an active part in community life, was a Charter and Life Member of the Milo Lions Club, served as a volunteer fire fighter and as a member of the Village Council and also served as Mayor. Thomson's Store was a natural meeting place for the residents of Milo and district and Joe's natural habitat. All were welcome whether to do business, have a coffee or exchange some good-natured sarcasm. Joe lived well, laughed often and loved the company of family, friends and acquaintances. Memorial Service Monday, September 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Milo Community Hall with Donald O'Dwyer officiating. Inurement at a later date. In lieu of flowers, tributes in Joe's memory can be made to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 1331 - 29 Street N.W., Calgary T2N 4N2. Arrangements in care of VULCAN FUNERAL HOME. Telephone: 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to vulcanfuneralhome@hotmail.com. Published in the Calgary Herald from 9/5/2008- 9/7/2008