The world lost a little bit of its balance, and maybe even a perfectly balanced ledger, with the sudden passing of Michael “Mike” Thompson at the age of 52. A man who found true joy in numbers, spreadsheets, and a well-organized to-do list, Mike built his own successful accounting firm from the ground up, turning what most would call “boring math” into a lifelong passion.

Mike loved order—his desk was always spotless, his tax returns filed early, and his vacation itineraries planned down to the minute. But for all his love of structure, he also embraced adventure. He and his family traveled the world together, collecting memories, fridge magnets, and an extensive knowledge of foreign exchange rates. He had an uncanny ability to find the best local restaurants, often guided by online reviews, a carefully researched spreadsheet, and his own impeccable instincts.

Above all, Mike was a devoted husband to Sarah, an incredibly proud father to Emma (16) and Noah (13), and the world’s most doting dog dad to Baxter, their lovable, treat-demanding golden retriever. He may have been a numbers guy, but his family was always his greatest equation—one filled with love, laughter, and just enough chaos to keep life interesting.

He had a way of making the most mundane moments entertaining—turning grocery runs into strategic missions, mapping out road trips with color-coded spreadsheets, and giving unsolicited but incredibly useful tax advice at dinner parties. He believed every problem had a solution and approached life with a mix of logic, dry humor, and an uncanny ability to spot a rounding error from a mile away.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Robert Thompson, and is survived by his mother, Linda Thompson, his brother Tom Thompson (Rebecca), and a long list of friends and colleagues who will forever miss his witty emails, his unwavering reliability, and his ability to make even financial statements sound exciting.

To honor Mike, his family asks that you triple-check your receipts, file your taxes on time, and consider adding a new adventure to your calendar—just as he would have planned it. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 2, where laughter and storytelling will be required. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a small business grant fund in his name, ensuring his legacy of precision, passion, and adventure lives on.

Mike lived his life by the numbers, but his impact can never be measured. His spreadsheets may have been meticulously organized, but his love for his family, friends, and the joys of life could never be contained within a single formula.