Obituary as Published in The Gazette on 4/5/2006.
Dr. Herbert E. " Herb" Thomson M.D.
Dec. 15, 1925-Apr. 2, 2006. " Dr. Herb," as he was known to friends, parents and children alike, practiced pediatrics in Colorado Springs for 41 year before retiring in December 1997. He and his wife, Jean, maintained a residence in Colorado Springs. Dr. Herb died at Pikes Peak Hospice on April 2, 2006, at the age of 80. Dr. Thomson was born in Cavalier, ND, on December 15, 1925, the second of twin boys, to District Judge and Mrs. Harold P. Thomson. He is preceded in death by his parents, older brother Harold, and twin brother Neil, who was also a Pediatrician. He is survived by his wife of 52+ years, Jean Waind Thomson; daughters: Barbie (George) Hess of Colorado Springs and Heather (Kris) Burghart of Parker, CO; son, Brian Thomson (Kristi) of Albuquerque, NM., and five grandchildren: Chris (Jessica) and Mike Hess, and Taylor, Chase, and Logan Thomson. Dr. Thomson served in the Marine Corps during WWII. He received his M.D. degree from Marquette University, served his internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, AZ., and his pediatric residency at the Children's Hospital in Denver, CO. During his long tenure as a practicing Pediatrician, he experienced several instances of 3rd generation patients - real family medicine! Dr. Herb was the old-fashioned type of doctor who made house calls day and night. His love of children was well demonstrated during his protracted practice. He always enjoyed singing to his small patients while examining them. During his years of practice, he served on the boards of the Colorado Springs School, Ruth Washburn Nursery School, Nutrition Camp, and Colorado Springs Day Nursery. He was a member of the AMA, Colorado Medical Association, El Paso County Medical Association, and the Academy of Pediatrics. He was on the active staff of Penrose Hospital and Memorial Hospital, serving as Chief of Staff at Penrose. He was a past member of the Cheyenne Mountain Country Club, the Broadmoor Golf Club, Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary Club. He was an active member of the Broadmoor Community Church. Music was always a big part of Dr. Herb's life, being born into a musical family. Upon arriving in Colorado Springs, he became interested in Barbershop Quartet singing and remained an active performer on various quartets until his demise, usually teamed up with his dear friend, Pete Tyree. Among other quartets, he sang with the Hi Chords (1972 District Champions), Rockies IV (1993 International Seniors Champions), and recently Still Vertical. A celebration of Dr. Herb's life will be held Saturday, April 8th, at 1:00 pm at Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO. Memorial gifts in Dr. Herb's honor may be made to the following charities: The Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, 825 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 600, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3624; The Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80906; The Barbershop Harmony Society, 7930 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, WI 53143-5944; or a charity of the giver's choice.