long time car owner/supporter of racing passes away

[scottmacgillivray]

tuesday december 11 is a sad day in canadion racing,long time supporter/car owner John Thompson passed away from a battle with cancer.he is best remembered as the car owner/sponsor for don beiderman. I was fortunate enough to have meet this man who cared very deeply about racing and those people envolved with racing in this area.  he will be greatly  missed.my condolences to the thompson family,from Mac Gillivray motorsports

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[mike32]

very sad news- I also remember his sponsorship of Wayne Keeling's Super Late and son Robbie's late model sportsman (challenger) , all flying the " United Van Line" colours. Our sympathy to Robbie and his family.

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[scottmacgillivray]

the list of drivers he has influenced /helped is probably a long one.because of him i started racing again after a 3 year absence from the sport. he became a very good friend of mine the races wont be the same without him

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[LM18Fan]

Don't forget Russ Urlin in there as well.  I believe he drove for Thompson for quite a while.
Sad news.

He shares this day with another long time Racer/Crew Chief who's pathes crossed several times in Ron Williams, who passed away 3 years ago today.

My thoughts to the Thompson family as well as the Williams family for their losses.



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[wendywat]

Our condolences to Robbie, Carol and Family.

I can just see John, Don B. and Dad now.......in a better place. 

Yes, I believe it's a better place, but it sure isn't fair to have them go so soon.

Wendy (Williams), & Wade Watson

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[scottmacgillivray]

THE THOMPSON FAMILY WILL BE HAVING A CELEBRATION OF LIFE  FOR JOHN ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 15TH AT THE INN ON THE BAY RESORT IN OWEN SOUND FROM 2PM-6PM.

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[GREG_M]

I see the details were posted, but Robbie faxed me something and asked me to post it here.

"Notice of Arrangements for John Thompson.

A private family service will be held following John's wishes.

John's love and friendship reached circles far and wide. From ball fields and hockey rinks to race car tracks, the trucking industry and world class golf courses, he touched many lives.

Friends and family are invited to join the family in a "Celebration of John's Life" at the Best Western 'Inn on the Bay' (located at 1800 - 2nd Avenue East, in Owen Sound, Ontario) on Saturday, December 15 from 2 to 6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation Oncology Department or NASCAR's 'Victory Junction Gang Camp' would be appreciated by the family.

'A time to share, reminisce and love all the many memories left by this great man.'

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[smokinjoe00]

my sympathy goes to robbie and carol...............john always had the time to come by my car and say hi when he was at the track.......even a thunder car guy like myself>> he will be missed..

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