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Len Thompson was born on October 14, 1894 making today his 120th birthday. We think he would have thought it was pretty special that his lures continue to be used today and that his business is now in its 85th year of operation. Read on to learn more about his life story. Leonard John Thompson was born to William and Rosanna Thompson on October 14, 1894. In a family of five children, he lived in Abernethy Saskatchewan helping out on his parent’s farm raising Clysdale Horses and seed. [1] Leonard began suffering from Alzheimer’s at the age of 80. He passed away on January 13, 1979 at the age of 85 years. [1] Abernethy History Association, Dance on the Bridge: A History of Abernethy and Area (Regina: W. A. Print Works, 1983), p. 565.
[2] Attestation Papers. Soldiers of the First World War Database, Library and Archives Canada, December 2006. http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/genealogy/022-909.006-e.html (September 2008). [3] Abernethy History Association, Dance on the Bridge: A History of Abernethy and Area, p. 566. [4] Pierre Berton, Vimy (Anchor Canada, 1986), p. 116. [5] Myra Thompson, hand written family document. [6] Abernethy History Association, Dance on the Bridge: A History of Abernethy and Area, p. 174. [7]Myra Thompson, hand written family document. [8] Myrtle (Beardon) Pallister, interview, Lacombe Alberta, October 2008. [9] Richard Pallister, interview, Lacombe Alberta, October 2008.
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Justin Pallister
10/15/2014 12:07:12 am
I used the fishing lure lots over the years and it's good to hear the story of my famy
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