Margit Thomson, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Hythe, AB, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Mackenzie Place, at the age of 88 years, with her daughter Sharon, and granddaughter Raelynn at her side.

Margit was born November 1, 1931 in Hythe, AB to Birger and Clara Lindholt. She loved school which she attended in a one-room school house. Margit moved to Grande Prairie for grade 10 and Business College. She worked as a bookkeeper in Grande Prairie where she met and married Bob Thomson. They moved to the Lindholt farm near Hythe in the early 1960’s where the raised grain, chickens and their children, Brian and Sharon.

Margit enjoyed her job as secretary at Hythe Junior High School. She continued to live on the farm after Bob passed away in 1986. Margit retired to Grande Prairie, living in Brodie Manor and Wild Rose Manor. In 2011, Brian passed away which was such a great sadness for her. When her health declined, she moved to Mackenzie Place where she lived for the last 2 ½ years.

Margit will be remembered for her sweet smile and her genuine kindness. She enjoyed meeting friends for coffee or lunch and having a “good visit”. She cherished her time with family and friends.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter Sharon (Brian) Smith; 5 grandchildren: Caren (Jordan) Gray, Troy Smith, Raelynn (Tommy) Elliott, Bethany Smith, and Luke Smith; great-grandchildren: Penelope, Molly, Amelia, Joey, and Hunter.

Margit was predeceased by her husband Bob and her son Brian.

A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at 2:00pm, at Valhalla Lutheran Church (9802 100 Ave., Valhalla Centre).

Memorial donations may be made to Valhalla Lutheran Church (Box 49, Valhalla Center, AB, T0H 3M0).