Maxine Gay Thomson, nee Kimball, passed away at age 89 on April 7, 2025 at the Grasslands Health Centre, Rockglen, SK.
Maxine was predeceased by her husband William (Billy) Thomson, parents Carl and Minnie (nee Nielsen) Kimball, brother Kenneth Kimball, daughter-in-law Beth (nee VanHorne) Statham, great-granddaughter Ariel Lawson and brother-in-law Harold Thomson.
Maxine is survived by her five children: David (Glennis) Thomson, Forrest (Marina) Thomson, Eric Thomson, Roxanne (Terry) Rettman and Celeste (Earl) Foster; eleven grandchildren: Jessica Prefontaine, Levi (Amber) Thomson, Claire (Corey) Thomson, Tiu Rettman, Stephanie (Justin) Thomson, Ty Rettman, Jenna (Kelvin) Sattler, Tanner (Jessica) Rettman, Matthew Thomson, Josie (Wesley) Foster and Sasha Foster; twelve great-grandchildren: Ian, Emery, Sienna, Rowan, Easton, Willow, Ember, Talon, Luna, Nova, Leo and Ben; siblings: Mavis Jacobs, Brian Kimball, Elizabeth (Betty) Thomson, Patricia (Patsy) Putz and sister-in-law Connie Kimball, numerous nieces and nephews.
She was born August 12, 1935 at the Rockglen Red Cross Hospital, Rockglen, SK. She attended school at Canopus, and Rockglen. Maxine attended Teachers College in Moose Jaw and taught school at Lonesome Butte School in 1955-56 and at Guildford School in 1956-57.
Maxine married William (Billy) Thomson on January 17, 1956 at Wesley United Church, Rockglen, SK. In 1957, Maxine and Billy bought the former Theodore Kidd farm: SW 23-3-3 W3rd RM 43 Old Post. They farmed and ranched in the Wood Mountain/Canopus area of Saskatchewan for many years before retiring in the town of Rockglen.
Maxine Thomson had a good life, enjoying family and friends. She was a member of the Canopus Ladies Guild for over 30 years, served as a member and President of the Wood Mountain Historical Society which operates the Wood Mountain Rodeo Ranch Museum and was a member of the Wood Mountain Horticultural Society.
Maxine enjoyed painting, crafting, gardening, quilting, and walking in the pastures identifying birds, butterflies and flowers.
Celebration of Maxine’s Life was held Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Killdeer Community Hall. Gary K. Miller facilitated with family members sharing memories, poems and musical tributes. Following the fellowship and lunch, Interment took place at the Thomson Cemetery, Old Post, Wood Mountain, SK.
Donations in memory of Maxine, may be made to the Wood Mountain Rodeo Ranch Museum or the Wood Mountain Regional Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Thomson family may be shared at . Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK
