St George, Utah – Willard "Bill" L. Thompson, 82, was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday February 18, 2018. He was born on July 6, 1935 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Bill grew up in Manitou Springs, Colorado with his mother, Leona Bell Finely, sister, Dorothy Gramer and older brother, George Thompson. Bill joined the United States Air force in 1954 and served his country proudly for nine years.

Bill married Jacqueline Marie Scazzola in 1955 in Raton, New Mexico. After leaving the Air Force in 1963, Bill and Jackie moved to Southern California where they raised their five children. Bill took up jogging in his 40's and ran (and finished) nine Los Angeles Marathons. He retired at the age of 55 and moved from Southern California to St. George, Utah with his second wife, Kathleen. Golfing and trips to their cabin filled most of Bill and Kathy's time although vacations to visit children and grandchildren were a top priority.

After receiving Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 67, Bill fellowshipped and served the Lord faithfully at Calvary Chapel, St George.

Willard L. Thompson is survived by his wife, Kathleen; sons: James, Robert and Jeffery; daughter, Karen; and stepchildren: Kathy, Claudia, Wendell and Rex. Bill and Kathleen have been blessed with a total of 33 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren between their two families.

A visitation will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at Calvary Chapel St George, 3922 Pioneer Road, St George, Utah 84790. Reception to follow in the fellowship hall.