William J Thomson

M, #31613, b. 16 October 1927, d. 6 October 1979
Marriage*William J Thomson married Rita Gill
Birth*16 October 1927William J Thomson was born on 16 October 1927 at Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.1 
Death*6 October 1979He died on 6 October 1979 at Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, at age 51.2 
Obituary8 October 1979His obituary.3 
Burial*9 October 1979He was buried on 9 October 1979 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.4 

Family

Rita Gill b. 12 Apr 1932, d. 30 Oct 2021
Child 1.Thomas Alvin Thomson b. 20 May 1957, d. 28 May 1957

Citations

  1. [S632] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Born 16-Oct-1927
    Birthplace = Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Father = Alvin J THOMSON
    Mother = Mary Jane SOMMERVILLE.
  2. [S632] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Died 6-Oct-1979
    Aged 51 years
    Deathplace = Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Obituary

    William J. Thomson, 51, of 612 Arnold Ave., Clearfield, died Saturday, Oct. 6, at his home.

    Born in Clearfield Oct. 16, 1927, he was son of the late Alvin J. and Mary J. (Somerville) Thomson.

    Mr. Thomson was a distribution engineer for Pennsylvania Electric Company for 17 years. An Navy veteran of World War II, he belonged to the American Legion, Clearfield Elks, Masonic Temple and Coudersport Consistory. He was a member of the West Side Methodist Church. He was a state wrestling champion for Clearfield High School in 1943.

    He is survived by his wife, the former Rita Gill, at home, sons David and Douglas at home, a brother A. David of Chambersburg, and a sister Mrs. Allen (Carolyn) Johnson of Demopolis, Ala.

    He was preceded in death by an infant son Thomas.

    Services will be held at the Leavy Funeral Home Inc., Clearfield, tomorrow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ralph Krouse officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.

    Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and until the service tomorrow.


    The Progress, Clearfield, Pa., Monday, October 8, 1979.
  4. [S632] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, William J. Thomson
    BIRTH     16 Oct 1927
         Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA
    DEATH     6 Oct 1979 (aged 51)
         Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA
    BURIAL     Hillcrest Cemetery
         Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Rita Gill

F, #31614, b. 12 April 1932, d. 30 October 2021
Rita THOMSON (nee GILL)
(1932-2021)
Married NameHer married name was Thomson. 
Marriage*Rita Gill married William J Thomson
Birth*12 April 1932Rita Gill was born on 12 April 1932 at Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.1 
Death*30 October 2021She died on 30 October 2021 at Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, at age 89.2 
Obituary2 November 2021Her obituary.3 
Funeral*4 November 2021Her funeral was held on 4 November 2021 in West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.4 
Burial*4 November 2021She was buried on 4 November 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.5,6 

Family

William J Thomson b. 16 Oct 1927, d. 6 Oct 1979
Child 1.Thomas Alvin Thomson b. 20 May 1957, d. 28 May 1957

Citations

  1. [S2346] The Progress, Born 12-Apr-1932
    Birthplace = Spangler
    Father = Allen GILL
    Mother = Thelma STRUM.
  2. [S2346] The Progress, Died 30-Oct-2021
    Aged 89 years
    Deathplace = Johnstown, PA.
  3. [S2346] The Progress, Death & Funeral Notice

    JOHNSTOWN - Rita G. Thomson, 89, passed away peacefully in Johnstown on Oct. 30, 2021.

    She was born April 12, 1932 in Spangler, daughter of the late Allen and Thelma (Strum) Gill.

    Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William J. Thomson; infant son, Thomas A. Thomson, and a sister-in-law, Gayle Gill.

    Survived by her sons, David (Linda) Thomson of Johnstown, and Douglas Thomson of Jonesboro, Ga.; granddaughters, Marci (Nathan) Swanson, Ayla Thomson, Emma Thomson, and Molly Thomson; great-granddaughter Kaidence Marie Swanson; brothers, John (Bonnie) Gill, Tom (Rebecca) Gill, and Ed (Terry) Gill; and numerous nieces and nephews.

    Rita was a faithful and active member of her beloved West Side United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 60 years and volunteered in many ministries. In recognition of her service, she was named a West Side Methodist Woman of the Year.

    She was a graduate of Clearfield High School Class of 1950, and a 1953 graduate of Clearfield Hospital School of Nursing. Rita devoted her life to caring for patients and neighbors. After decades of nursing, including tenures with Dr. J. Hayes Woolridge and Dr. Thomas G. Bell, she retired from Clearfield Hospital. She was a longtime leader of the Clearfield Hospital Nurses Alumni and counted fellow nurses as her dearest friends.

    Throughout her life, Rita was a robust Clearfield community member and a dedicated volunteer. In her earlier life, she was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star. Later, Rita loved participating in card clubs, bowling leagues, and Silver Sneakers. A true fighter, Rita defeated cancer three times and continually overcame the odds.

    Friends will be received at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home Inc. of Clearfield on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 from 3 to 7 p.m. and at the West Side United Methodist Church of Clearfield on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 from 10 a.m. until the hour of services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michelle Bodle officiating.

    Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.

    In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial contributions to West Side United Methodist Church, 317 Nichols St., Clearfield, PA 16830; and the Clearfield Hospital Nurses Alumni Association, c/o Joan Myers, 2541 Meadow Rd., Clearfield, PA 16830.

    Published by The Progress from Nov. 2 to Nov. 3, 2021.
  4. [S2346] The Progress, Funmeral:
    Date     4-Nov-2021
    Place     West Side United Methodist Church of Clearfield.
  5. [S2346] The Progress, Interment:
    Date     4-Nov-2021
    Place     Hillcrest Cemetery.
  6. [S632] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Rita G. Gill Thomson
    BIRTH     12 Apr 1932
         Spangler, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
    DEATH     30 Oct 2021 (aged 89)
         Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA
    BURIAL     Hillcrest Cemetery
         Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Thomas Alvin Thomson

M, #31615, b. 20 May 1957, d. 28 May 1957
FatherWilliam J Thomson b. 16 Oct 1927, d. 6 Oct 1979
MotherRita Gill b. 12 Apr 1932, d. 30 Oct 2021
Birth*20 May 1957Thomas Alvin Thomson was born on 20 May 1957 at Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.1 
Death*28 May 1957He died on 28 May 1957 at Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.2 
Burial*after 28 May 1957He was buried after 28 May 1957 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.3 

Citations

  1. [S632] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Born 20-May-1957
    Birthplace = Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Father = William J THOMSON
    Mother = Rita GILL.
  2. [S632] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Died 28-May-1957
    Aged 8 days
    Deathplace = Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  3. [S632] Find A Grave, online http://www.findagrave.com/, Thomas Alvin Thomson
    BIRTH     20 May 1957
         Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA
    DEATH     28 May 1957 (aged 8 days)
         Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA
    BURIAL     Hillcrest Cemetery
         Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Joseph Thomson

M, #31619, b. 27 May 1877, d. 1953
FatherJohn Thomson
MotherEmma Hill d. 1917
Birth*27 May 1877Joseph Thomson was born on 27 May 1877 at Queensland, Australia.1,2 
Marriage*9 August 1911He married Jessie Louisa Matthews on 9 August 1911 at Queensland, Australia.3 
Death*1953Joseph Thomson died in 1953 at Queensland, Australia.4,5 

Family

Jessie Louisa Matthews b. 13 May 1880, d. 24 Jan 1917
Child 1.Cecil Joseph Thomson b. 19 Apr 1913, d. 5 May 1973

Citations

  1. [S29] QLD Pioneer BD&M (1829-1889), QLD Pioneer Index (1829-1889) CD-ROM, Reg. No: 1877/B022190
    Born 27-May-1877
    Birthplace = QLD, Australia
    Father = John
    Mother = Emma HILL.
  2. [S559] Ancestry.com, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/, Born 1877
    Birthplace = QLD, Australia.
  3. [S33] QLD Federation Index (1890-1914) BDM, QLD Federation Index (1890-1914) CD-ROM, Reg. No: 1911/002534
    Married 9-Aug-1911
    Marriage place = QLD, Australia.
  4. [S559] Ancestry.com, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/, Died 1953.
  5. [S410] QLD BDM - Online (After 1914), online http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/464.htm, Reg. No: 1953/B/44127
    Died 5-Jul-1953
    Deathplace = QLD, Australia
    Father = John THOMSON
    Mother = Emma HILL.

Jessie Louisa Matthews

F, #31620, b. 13 May 1880, d. 24 January 1917
Birth*13 May 1880Jessie Louisa Matthews was born on 13 May 1880 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.1,2 
Married Name9 August 1911 As of 9 August 1911,her married name was Thomson.3 
Marriage*9 August 1911She married Joseph Thomson, son of John Thomson and Emma Hill, on 9 August 1911 at Queensland, Australia.3 
Death*24 January 1917Jessie Louisa Matthews died on 24 January 1917 at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, at age 36.4,5 

Family

Joseph Thomson b. 27 May 1877, d. 1953
Child 1.Cecil Joseph Thomson b. 19 Apr 1913, d. 5 May 1973

Citations

  1. [S559] Ancestry.com, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/, Born 1880
    Birthplace = Sydney, NSW, Australia
    Father = Frederick Francis MATTHEWS
    Mother = JUlia Susanna BOOTH.
  2. [S40] NSW BDM - Online, online http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/, Reg. No:          2596/1880
    Surname          MATTHEWS
    Given names     Jesie Louisa
    Father          Frederick
    Mother          Julia Susannah
    District          Sydney, NSW

    Birth date:- 13-May-1880.
  3. [S33] QLD Federation Index (1890-1914) BDM, QLD Federation Index (1890-1914) CD-ROM, Reg. No: 1911/002534
    Married 9-Aug-1911
    Marriage place = QLD, Australia.
  4. [S559] Ancestry.com, online http://search.ancestry.com.au/, Died 24-Jan-1917
    Deathplace = Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
  5. [S40] NSW BDM - Online, online http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/, Reg. No: 1917/B/24807
    Died 24-Jan-1917
    Deathplace = QLD, Australia
    Father = Frederick Francis MATTHEWS
    Mother = Julia Susanna BOOTH.