Dr. Robert “Rob” David Thompson, 49, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. He was born on Sept. 20, 1974, at 10:13 a.m. at University Hospital in Salt Lake City, to John (Jack) Erskine Thompson and Sherry Lynn Thompson.
Rob could easily be described as a people person, and this was evident from an early age. As a child, Rob excelled at baseball and carried this passion into adulthood. His enthusiasm and his dedication to his teammates were well-known.
Alongside his athleticism, Rob had a lifelong passion for music and harmony, having played the trumpet while a student at Evanston High School, in Evanston, and later on scholarship for the University of Wyoming marching band. He was awarded the Louis Armstrong Award for his musical achievements.
A self-described foodie, Rob’s savoring of all things food led to him devoting his early adult life to the food industry, working in various roles from cook to chef. It was during his tenure as a popular server at Park City’s world-renowned Stein Eriksen Lodge that he met the greatest love of his life, Kimberly Ann Mulcock.
These soulmates soon married on April 22, 2006. Rob and Kim traveled the world in each other’s arms, visiting Switzerland, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Germany, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, Dominican Republic and Antigua, among others. Along these journeys, the couple loved to meet and engage with the locals, swapping food stories.
Deciding to further his education and wanting to provide for his expanding family, Rob realized his dream of serving his community as a pharmacist, graduating with a PharmD from Roseman College of Pharmacy in 2014. This career path eventually relocated him and his family to Eagle, Idaho. Rob thrived in Idaho. It was here that Rob learned to treasure the freedom of the open road, joining a local motorcycle club and riding with his “brothers.”
Rob shined most when spending time with family and friends. In addition to his many talents, Rob officiated three weddings for special people in his life. His dedication to making these occasions memorable was a testament to his love and commitment to those he cared about.
Rob adored his children, each holding a special place in his heart. He enjoyed wrestling with his sons, Colin and John, and playing “Rock Band” with them. His passion for music lives on through them, from many long car rides that involved hours of singing at the top of their lungs to the lyrics of Staind and Linkin Park.
With his son, Zander, they shared a unique enthusiasm for their “Goonies”-inspired “inventions.” Zander would imagine a booby trap or contraption, and together they would engineer the design to bring it into reality. His only daughter and favorite cuddle bug, Zoe, was especially dear to him, and he couldn’t wait for their next shopping spree.
A devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, Rob is survived by his loving wife, Kimberly Ann Thompson; and his four children: Colin Matthew Thompson, 27, (Clarabelle Thompson) and John Alexander Thompson, 21, (Sabrina Thompson), born to Rob and his ex-wife, Gina Morrow Sundquist, as well as Zander Benjamin Thompson, 13, and Zoe Eila Thompson, 9; parents, John Erskine Thompson and Sherry Lynn Thompson; and sisters, Tonia “Thompson” Samples (Robert) and Jennifer Thompson.
His family was the center of his world, and he leaves behind a legacy of love, music, and pursuing one’s dreams. Although his life was cut short, Rob’s impact will be everlasting. He will be greatly missed by all he met along his ride here on earth. Ride on, Rob.
In honor of Rob, a celebration of life will be held on what would have been his 50th birthday, Friday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 9 p.m., at Stein Eriksen Lodge, in Deer Valley, Utah. Friends and family are invited to gather, share stories, celebrate his memory, and reflect on the impact he made on those around him.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association in Rob’s honor.
