Martin V. Thornton
December 31, 2010
Martin V. Thornton, 64, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, December 31, 2010, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service.
Martin was born July 9, 1946, in Des Moines to Deloris (Hesser) and Jacob Thornton. He graduated from North High School. He was employed at Ford Implement Company, Jacobsen Warehouse, and most recently Prairie Meadows. Martin enjoyed gardening and cheering on the Vikings.
Martin is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra; daughter, Stacey Thornton; brother, Clifford (Cathy) Thornton; sisters, LaVay (David) Fisher and Helen Anderson; and many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Steven Anderson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Martin.
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Larry Stumbo
01/05/2011
Hi,Sorry to read about Martin. I went to North with him.He was a real great guy to know.
Larry
Claradell Shedd
01/04/2011
The halls of North High will be diminished with Martin's passing. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends.
Claradell Shedd, Class of 1953
http://ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1965(2010.45).html
Karla Mcdowell
01/02/2011
To the family of Marty...
I feel so sad as I didnt make it to see Marty when I told LaVay I was going to go and see him on Sunday after Christmas. But with my grandaughter Madison being so ill. I never made it. And now I am sad that I didnt make it. i know its not easy to loose a loved one, but he will be welcomed with open arms . He will grow his garden in heaven . Good Bye Marty, we will think of you often.
Love Karla
ps tell Mom I said HI.