Arnold A. Thompson Sr., was born Oct. 27, 1938, in Tacoma, Wash., and passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his children, Feb. 22, 2020.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life of 44 years, Erika; son, Archie; father, Armand Sr.; mother, Cora; and brother, Jack.
Arnold was such a wonderful father to his nine children, Bill, Renee (Verne), Bernie (Bo Un), Archie (Ute), Arnie Jr., Tom (Patti), Eric (Darci), Heidi (Eric) and Lyla (Jim). He was blessed with many grandchildren, Nicole, Shelly, Robbie, Angela, Derrick, Sylvia, Sam, Matt, Breezie, Tim, TJ, Brayden, Conner, Kaven, Keaton, Dustin, Emelia and Drew; and seven great-grandchildren. Arnold is also survived by his brothers, Bud and John; and sister, Judy.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at Fir Lane Memorial Chapel, 924 176th St. E, Spanaway, WA 98387.
