Lawrence Fred Larry Thornton
November 14, 2006
Thornton, Lawrence Fred “Larry”, 76, retired Beech Aircraft Avionics Engineer, died Tuesday, November 14, 2006. Memorial service 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 17, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Larry was a PGA Golf Professional, a pilot, and was involved with Junior Golf. Survivors: wife, Judy (Rogers) Thornton; son, Phillip Thornton (Vicki) of Cottonwood Falls, KS; daughters, Kim Gould (Ron) of Kailua, Oahu, HI and Melissa Taylor (Curtis) of Apache Junction, AZ; step-sons, Jeff Williams of Kansas City, KS and Tony Williams (Lisa) of Wichita; step-daughter, Gina Williams (Glenn Crosby) of Derby, KS; 7 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren. Memorials have been established with the Junior Golf Foundation, c/o Marge Page, 58 Via Verde, Wichita, KS, 67230 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Tributes may be sent to the family via www.downingandlahey.com
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Judy, Just read of the passing in the Wichita Eagle. Our thoughts and cares are with you. Take care of yourself. In the book, Tuesdays with Morrie, the comment is made, ‘death ends a life, not a relationship.’ Larry will always be your husband. Blessings . . .
Judy and family… You guys have always been in our thoughts, yesterday,today,tomorrow and always. Pat and Cliff Vickery
Dear Judy: I’m so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Moscelene Farney
To Judy, Tony and the rest of your family; Larry was a very good person and he will be be missed by all who knew him.
Phil and Family My sympathies to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy and family, Larry will be missed. Our family is praying for God to help you through this rough time. We love you, Jenni, Jason and Breanna Cox
Judy..I was was so sorry to hear about Larry, my deepest condolences to you and your family…He was a neat person and I know you will all miss him a great deal.