John Lester Thompson

The Right Reverend

John Lester Thompson
Bishop of Northern California
ChurchEpiscopal Church
DioceseNorthern California
ElectedApril 1978
In office1978–1991
PredecessorClarence Haden
SuccessorJerry Lamb
Previous post(s)Coadjutor Bishop of Northern California (1978)
Orders
OrdinationJune 1951 (deacon)
December 1951 (priest)
ConsecrationSeptember 21, 1978
by John Allin
Personal details
Born(1926-05-11)May 11, 1926
Youngstown, Ohio, United States
DiedMay 2, 2004(2004-05-02) (aged 77)
Medford, Oregon, United States
DenominationAnglican
Spouse
Shirley A. Scott
(m. 1951)
Children2

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.