Barbara Thompson, March 23, 1931 – January 11, 2016. Barbara Thompson passed away in North Battleford Union Hospital after a long illness. Barbara was born in Regina, Saskatchewan to Jacob and Christine Nosal. She worked with her parents on the family farm then moved to Kindersley to work. There she met Robert Thompson. They married and moved to Alticane, Saskatchewan where they farmed for many years and raised four sons. They retired to North Battleford. Barbara contributed to her community in many ways; as a 4-H leader, home care provider, and foster mother to many children. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting with family and friends, curling, square dancing, camping, travelling and gardening. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother and foster mother and will be missed by many. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Richard (Mervianna), Michael (Debbie), David (Donna), Carlos; grand-children, Ryan, Robert and Linda; great grandson Brody; sisters Kay and Theresa; brother Jacob; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and foster children. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Robert; her parents, Jacob and Christine; and sister, Juliana. To honor her request, a private family interment took place on January 16, 2016 at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, North Battleford was entrusted with the arrangements. A memorial, to celebrate her life, will be held in the spring for family and friends.
