Robert Craig Thompson
M, #1006, b. 17 April 1950, d. 27 December 2023
| Father* | Robert Almer Thompson b. 14 Jan 1906, d. 16 Dec 1989 |
| Mother* | Mary Elizabeth Wells b. 24 Jan 1906, d. 8 Dec 2007 |
| Reference | Soninlaw, 1.2hb, T1 |
| Birth* | 17 April 1950 | Robert Craig Thompson was born on 17 April 1950 at St Mary's Hospital, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington; Registration District M-1, Registrar's #359, Birth #16781, born 7:24pm, father Robert A Thompson age 43 (sic, actually 44), b.WallaWalla WA farmer, mother Mary Elizabeth Wells age 43 (sic, actually 44), b.ID, 1 previous child.1 |
| Death* | 27 December 2023 | He died on 27 December 2023 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 73.2 |
| Obituary | His obituary: Robert (Rob) Craig Thompson died December 27, 2023, in Portland, Ore. Rob was born April 17, 1950, in Walla Walla, Wash. to Robert Almer Thompson and Mary Elizabeth Wells. Rob graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1968. He proudly attended Washington State University and became a Coug for life. He graduated in 1973 with a double major in business and accounting from the Carson College of Business. Rob set his sights on Portland, starting his career at Touche Ross Public Accounting firm just two weeks after graduating. There, he forged lifelong friendships. In 1975, he passed the CPA exam on the first try. However, Rob found that it was not going to be fulfilling long-term as he wanted to build and grow businesses. This began a nearly 50-year career as a strategic and growth-focused CFO and finance executive, primarily in private industry. Rob was a strategic thinker and always saw the big picture. Rob strived to keep himself in excellent physical condition. Rob began running at age 28, completing dozens of races and four marathons, including the Boston Marathon in 1983, finishing with a time of 2:46. He was a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club since 1975. He loved biking, lifting weights, hiking, walking and golf. Rob met his wife, Patty, on a blind date June 18,1988. Patty’s then 6-year-old daughter, Heather, was unsure who this man was that wanted to take her mom on a date, but he instantly won her over. Rob and Patty were married July 8, 1989, and Rob adopted Heather shortly after. Rob and Patty welcomed son, Craig, in 1991. Patty and Rob loved to travel, and their trips and cruises included Scotland, England, Denmark, Italy, France, Switzerland, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, and the American West. His beloved WSU “Hat” accompanied them, and adventures were hilariously described from The Hat’s point of view on Facebook. Rob enjoyed photography, playing dominoes, dinner and wine groups with new friends, college football, and a relaxing evening cocktail on the back patio. Above all else, Rob was a consummate family man, devoted husband, loving and involved father, and doting grandfather, who loved to play golf with and cheer on his grandson at basketball games. He was a man of integrity, had a playful sense of humor and was one who never stopped learning new things. Rob is survived by his loving wife of nearly 35 years, Patty, daughter Heather Farinas, son Craig Thompson and his grandson Ryan Farinas, his sister, Phyllis June Nelson (Tom) as well as their children, Tom Nelson (Sarah) and their 3 children, and Amy Fawcett (Jeff) and their 2 children. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Debbie Boone (Mike) and Maggie Bentley (Peter), 6 nieces and nephews and 7 great-nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on February 4 at 1:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lake Oswego. Donations may be made to the Washington State University Cougar Athletic Fund online at wsucougars.evenue.net “in memory of Rob Thompson, class of 1973” in Notes.2 |
| Last Edited | 27 Jan 2024 |
Citations
- [S228] Birth certificate of Robert Craig Thompson, My Evd # 228.
- [S279] Obituary for Robert (Rob) Craig Thompson via Neptune Society, Jan 2024, https://obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/happy-valley-or/robert-thompson-11608074