John Lester Thompson
John Lester Thompson III (May 11, 1926 – May 2, 2004) was an American prelate of the Episcopal Church who served as Bishop of Northern California from 1978 until 1991.
The Right Reverend John Lester Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Northern California | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Northern California |
| Elected | April 1978 |
| In office | 1978–1991 |
| Predecessor | Clarence Haden |
| Successor | Jerry Lamb |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 1951 (deacon) December 1951 (priest) |
| Consecration | September 21, 1978 by John Allin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1926 Youngstown, Ohio, United States |
| Died | May 2, 2004 (aged 77) Medford, Oregon, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
Shirley A. Scott (m. 1951) |
| Children | 2 |
| Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Bishop of Northern California (1978) |
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