Wallace Edward “Wally” Thompson

June 29, 1942 – July 6, 2024 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, dad, grandpa and great papa, Wallace Edward “Wally” Thompson on July 6th, 2024 at the age of 82. Wally was born in St Helens, Oregon on June 29, 1942 to Ernest and Nadine Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Thompson, daughter Nicki Thompson, son Scott Thompson, grand-daughters Bailey (Travis) Feakin, Kallie Trask (Mickey Rush), Toni (Rogun) Zenger, great grand-daughter, Amelie Zenger, and sister Darlene (Jimmy) Luttrell.

Wally lived in St Helens his whole life and as a young boy he attended St Fredericks Catholic School and McBride Grade School and then went on to graduate from St Helen’s High School in 1960 where he met Linda. They married in December of 1963. Together they owned Bemis Printing for 24 years where he was a printer by night and a Municipal Court judge for the City of St Helens by day. Wally had many jobs over the years but most recently he was Justice of the Peace for Columbia County until his retirement in 2017. Over the years he was also an Interim County Commissioner, Port Commissioner, a member of the City Parks Commission, a member of the Kiwanis Club, a member of the St Helens High School Booster Club, a member of the National Judges Association and State of Oregon Justice of the Peace Association where he was the president for 2 years, among other endeavors. Wally loved being involved in his community and was a people person, making friends wherever he went.

Wally loved spending time with his family. Some of his hobbies included restoring old Chevys, clam digging, fishing, hunting, camping and trips to Disneyland. He spent many hours working on his cars and polishing them to take to car shows and cruise ins. He enjoyed doing these activities with his family and many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Memorial Service will be on Saturday August 3, 2024 at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church, 560 Columbia Blvd, St Helens, Oregon with a reception to follow. A private Graveside Service will be held at Columbia Memorial Garden at 2:00pm.

Arrangements are entrusted to Columbia Funeral Home 503-397-1154. Memories and condolences can be expressed on our website www.columbiafh.com.