1952 ~ DAVID ALLAN “DAVE” THOMSON ~ 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Thomson on October 5th, 2021 at the age of 69 years. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family which he loved so deeply. Dave was born on June 8th, 1952 in Calgary, AB. His parents, Thomas & Jean Thomson moved the family to Medicine Hat in 1954. Dave attended and graduated from Crescent Heights High school in 1969. He made the decision to follow in his father’s footsteps and joined the insurance business in 1976. He began his life-long career working for Thomson Fisher Insurance. In 1982, he married his sweetheart, Valarie, and together they raised their two sons, Eric and Adam. In 1985, Dave opened Dave Thomson Insurance which then later became TSG Insurance and Financial with the addition of his business partners, Ken Schindle and Stuart Green. After a long and successful career, Dave retired from the insurance industry in 2011. Dave volunteered many hours and years to the Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat and he helped with the planning of the national convention that was held here in Medicine Hat. He also served as president of the Kinsmen Club in 1996 and 1997. Dave was a well known and a highly a respected businessman in the Medicine Hat community. In his leisure time, Dave was an avid sailor and outdoorsman. He had an innate love of nature and enjoyed experiencing it with his friends and family. Golf and curling were also great passions for him and whilst he had a love for these sports, his love for family and friends was far greater than the sports he played. He will be deeply missed and his memories treasured by his wife of 39 years, Valarie; his children, Eric (Andrea) Thomson and Adam (Victoria) Thomson; his grandchildren, Bridgette, Thomas, Charlotte, Allister, and Briella; his brother-in-law, Dan Rigby (Deb Kopek); his nephew, Ian (Kayla) Rigby; as well as numerous cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Jean Thomson and sister, Donna Jean Rigby. Dave was a loving soul and a remarkable individual; he will be deeply missed by many and the mark he has left in this city will be his legacy. A private family graveside service will take place at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY. The memorial service and reception will be held at the MEDICINE HAT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021. Those planning to attend must be able to provide valid proof of vaccination per the current Alberta restriction exemptions program. Family and friends are also welcome to join the family remotely via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Dave’s memorial page at the above date and times. A virtual guest book will also be available on the livestream page. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Kinsmen Club of Medicine Hat, Box 321, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 7G1. Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading David Thomson. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to

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