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Wally Thompson 
 
Published: Thursday, September 9, 2010 1:45 PM PDT

Wally Thompson, 63, died at the Loma Linda VA hospital on June 30, 2010, after a 
long illness. Born Dec 17, 1947, Wally was a 30-year resident of Big Bear Valley. He 
worked at Chad's Place for a few years as a bartender and a bouncer, but his real 
talent was tile. He owned Otto's Tile Bin and the Tile Contractor. He truly was a 
Master Craftsman when it came to tile. His real love was the martial arts. In the 
1970s, Wally was named one of the top Kendo Karate Kendo competitors in the 
country and during that time he owned & operated 2 Karate Studios. Wally is 
survived by his daughter Corey (Ron) Thompson-Boca; grandsons Brandon and 
Josiah Boca; mother Ellie Bornor; father Ray Szymcak; sister Wallene (John) Helms; 
nephews Noah and David Helms; neices Cyndie and Teal Helms. He is preceded in 
death by his wife, Jamie Pizlings, in 2003. He was much loved and will be greatly 
missed.