Colleena Thornton
November 10, 2019
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Colleena M. Thornton, 95, died Nov.10 at Valley View Village. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Colleena was born on Oct. 12, 1924 in Bagley, IA to parents Frank and Clara (Moore) Roberts. She graduated from North High School in Des Moines in 1942 and married Richard A. Thornton on Nov. 13, 1943 in Grenada County, MS at Camp McCain.
Colleena was a member of West Des Moines Christian Church and a member of the P.E.O Sisterhood, Chapter EH. Colleena enjoyed reading, listening to big band music and spending time with her children, grandchildren, nieces and friends.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia Colombero of Brownsburg, IN, son Gary Thornton of West Des Moines, sister-in-law Ruth Roberts of Urbandale, four grandchildren-Corrie Colombero, Brandon Colombero, Carly Colombero and Patricia Thornton, and one great-grandchild-Theo Farnie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, brother Jack Roberts and sister-in law Jean Stewart.
Memorials may be made to West Des Moines Christian Church.
The family wishes to thank the nurses, CNA’s, and staff at Valley View Village for their compassion and care Colleena received.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Denise Bagley
12/30/2020
Gary, I am so sad to discover that your mom has passed. I was just going to reach out and tell you Merry Christmas and check on her. She was an absolute blessing! And you went over and above in your care for her. I always promised her she would see her mother again and she would light up when I said it. That promise has been met.
don colombero
11/13/2019
Patty and Gary my thoughts are with you. Your Mom was a kind person.
Ron & Julie Shaw
11/12/2019
Everyone will miss Neena. She was a wonderful aunt and kind person. Rest in Peace. She will be missed by many.
Amy Zahn
11/12/2019
Patty.... your mother was such a sweet and loving soul. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jay Ard & Debra Jo Endres-Ard | Lizton, IN USA
11/12/2019
We are sorry and deeply saddened by your familys tremendous loss. Please know you are being held close in our thoughts and prayers during this painfully difficult time. Sending our heartfelt condolences and many hugs for all.