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THOMPSON, JAMES J. Memorial services for James J. Thompson will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of French's Mortuary on Lomas just East of Eubank. All are welcome to share a favorite memory of Jim. There will be a reception immediately following. Born October 22, 1940, Jim died August 4, 2014, from a brain tumor. Jim died as he lived-with courage, dignity, and warm kindness. Jim lived an extraordinary life, and leaves behind family and friends who adore and admire him. Throughout his long career as a Health Physicist-first at Lovelace Inhalation Toxicology Institute until 1994; then at University of Utah from 1994 until 2001; then at Sandia National Labs, from where he retired in 2011-Jim worked tirelessly to research and implement the highest standards of workplace health and safety. While raising his three sons, Jim went to every possible sports event, science fair, school play and recital. He loved the Boy Scouts and was extremely proud that his three sons each earned the Eagle Scout badge. One of his greatest joys was seeing the career successes of boy scouts in their adult lives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, at www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to the Southern Poverty Law Center, at www.splcenter.org. Jim was an honorable, humorous, keenly intelligent, and warmly caring person. He leaves all his family, coworkers and friends with admiration for his many accomplishments, and the joy of remembering his love of life.
        Published on: Sun September 21, 2014