James S. Thompson

James (Jim) S. Thompson, age 92, of King City, Calif., peacefully passed away on Dec. 23, 2021 in Santa Fe, N.M. from natural causes.

Jim Thompson was born June 13, 1929 in San Francisco, Calif. He was married to Barbara Garvey Thompson for 47-years. They had three sons: Michael, Anthony and David. Later in life, Jim married Elaine Castle of King City.

Jim Thompson proudly served for 30-years in the United States Air Force as a Fighter Pilot. His service consisted of various combat duties, allowing him to compile 450 hours of combat flight time. Aviation and flying were his life-long passion. He was able to continue flying even after his military service in his personal Grumman aircraft.

Jim was also an avid skier. He enjoyed skiing with his family over numerous holiday vacations and with his Air Force buddies on trips to Colorado. He was an avid physical fitness advocate taking up running and training well before they became fashionable.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, 2021 at Berardenali Funeral Home on 399 Luisa Street in Santa Fe, N.M. (505 984-8600). This will be followed by a private burial service for family and close friends at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Jim is survived by his three sons and their spouses: Michael of Santa Fe; N.M., Tony and Anna Maria of Quincy, Mass.; and David and Dolores of Beaverton, Ore.

Friends wishing to remember Jim may forgo floral tributes in favor of donations to Covenant House (https://www.covenanthouse.org). Covenant House provides housing and supportive services to youth facing homelessness. They help young people transform their lives and put them on a path to independence.

Published in King City Rustler · February 2, 2022