Lila Thomson

Lila M. Thomson, 91, of Topton, previously of Quakertown, died Saturday Dec. 5, in the Lutheran Home at Topton. She was the wife of the late Russell Thomson. Lila was a self-employed bookkeeper & realtor for many years before retiring. Previously, she worked for QNB & BC Morton & Co. Born in Bethlehem, she was the daughter of the late Adrian and Emily (Fried) Alexander. She was an active member for over 60 years of the Quakertown United Methodist Church where she assisted in the rummage sale, chicken barbeque, & various church fundraisers. She was a past president of the Quakertown Business & Professional Women, past Treasurer for BPW District II, was the Pa BPW Woman of the Year, and received 2nd prize in the Centennial Cherry Pie contest. Lila played tennis until age 77 and loved to travel abroad and in the US. She is survived by her son James Thomson, companion Robin Jumbelick; brother Robert, wife Rose; sister, Kit Taylor; grandchildren, Travis and Taura; great-grandchildren, Collin, Cameron, and Karsten and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Walter. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm, Sun. Dec. 13th at the Quakertown United Methodist Church, 1875 Freier Road, Quakertown. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Church Endowment Fund. The Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family.