William "Bill" Arthur Thomson

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of William “Bill” Arthur Thomson.

Bill passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 at the Portage General Hospital at the age of 74 with his family by his side.

Bill was born in Gladstone, MB on July 24, 1950 to Robert Burns and Isabella Thomson. He received his education in at the Langruth School while growing up on the family farm in the Airdale district of Langruth.

Following his schooling, Bill moved to Winnipeg where he worked at Motor Coach Industries. He married the love of his life, Alma Kopp, on August 9, 1975, and in 1980 they moved back to Langruth to take over the family farm after the passing of Bill’s father.

Bill loved the farm and all aspects cattle farming. He would spend countless days every summer making hay in the marsh, enjoying the smells of the fresh cut hay and the breeze on his face. His favorite time of the year was bringing the cattle home from pasture in the fall and seeing how all his calves had thrived over the summer. One of his favourite activities was taking the grandkids out on the side by side to check on the cows and deliver some treats.

Bill and Alma retired from the family farm in 2018 and moved to their retirement home in Portage la Prairie, MB. He spent his retirement years following his grandchildren, attending all of their hockey and ringette games all over Manitoba, loving every minute. He was very proud of all of their accomplishments.

Bill leaves to mourn in his passing his wife Alma, his son Ian (Cherie), grandchildren Sarah and Alyssa, his daughter Vicky (Volker), grandchildren Noah, Jessica and Natalie, brother Robert (Cora), sister Lillian (Keith), brother-in-law Julius (Patricia), sister-in-law Hilda (Pierre) and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Portage General Hospital for the excellent care Bill received during his stay.

A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com