THORPE, JOHN THOMAS – May 27, 1912 – February 9, 2003

John Thomas Thorpe, 90, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, companion and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2003, surrounded by his loving family.

The son of Ephraim Thorpe and Jennette Thomas Thorpe, “Tommy” was born on May 27, 1912 in Malad City, Idaho. He married Lila Ann Gibson July 2, 1939 and their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on July 2, 1959. They are the parents of five children.

Tommy lived a full and active life – which centered on his family, his church, his business and his community.

He was a steadfast member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities in his ward and stake. He was an outstanding missionary and served many stake missions with his wonderful wife, Lila.

Tommy served on the Malad Valley Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years. His life of service to others will be sorely missed throughout his home, and throughout the valley.

Tommy’s life of unconditional love and happy memories with his family and with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the happiest times of his life.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Lila; daughters, Karen (Charles) Hyer, Paula Brennan, Nancy (Farrell) Christoffersen; and sons Tom (Brenda) Thorpe and Tim Thorpe. Also surviving him are a brother Neil Thorpe and a sister Donna Hansen; 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Ephraim and Jennette Thomas Thorpe, and brothers Ephraim, Loren, Clem, William, Cenius, and sisters Mary Nielsen, Nadine Uday, Lela Doutre and Ruth Smith.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 13, 2003 at 12:00 noon in the Malad 4th Ward, 20 S. 100 W. in Malad. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at Horsley Funeral Home, 146W. 300 N. in Malad and Thursday morning from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Horsley Funeral Home prior to services. Graveside service will be at the Malad City Cemetery.