Daryth Diane Thompson

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 63 years, Bill, and her daughters Sheila (Dale) McGowan and Mary (Ken) Scullion. She was predeceased by her youngest daughter Elizabeth (Beth) Schimpf in 2001. Diane also leaves the legacy of eight grandchildren; Amanda (Mike), Michael (Tracy), Daniel (Alexis), Adam, Steven, Emma, Jacob, and Alexandra. Affectionately known as GG, Diane will also be missed by her great grandchildren; Jason, Adrianna, Harper, Nathan, Nicholas, Khloe, and Ethan.

Diane was born in Vermilion, Alberta in 1939. She was diagnosed with polio at the age of 11, went on to spend 9 months in hospital and was told she would never walk again. With the same positive outlook and unwavering determination she displayed throughout her life, she did learn to walk again. She went on to marry Bill in 1958 and build their family of three daughters.

Diane joined the Cavell Rebekah Lodge in Ryley, Alberta 1960 with the desire to meet people while raising a young family. After moving to Edmonton in 1965 she transferred to the Maple Leaf Rebekah Lodge #2 and continued the valuable work of the Rebekah’s. She became the President of the Rebekah Assembly of Alberta in 1986. The Rebekah’s were Diane’s second family and she made lifelong incredible friends through this organization.

Diane always found a way to fight though the effects of the polio as she aged and went on become involved in the Wildrose Polio Support Society to connect with other survivors and build awareness of the long term effects of the illness.

Diane and Bill were solely dedicated to each other and were strong role models of love and commitment for their daughters and family. Diane was truly a loyal and amazing friend and she nurtured and valued her friendships greatly.

We would like to thank Shepherd’s Care Kensington Village for their kind and compassionate care of

Diane. They have given us as her family the greatest gift.

A service to honour the life of Diane will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 11:00 am in the Auditorium at Shepherd’s Care Kensington Village, 12603 – 135 Avenue NW, Edmonton.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alberta Cancer Foundation or the Wildrose Polio Support, in Diane’s name.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memoriesfuneral.com for the Thompson family.