Eleanor York Thorn
1919 - 2013
Early Life: Eleanor was born October 28, 1919, in Leland, Utah, to Gilbert Dean and Della Littlefield York. She was raised and lived in Spanish Fork, Utah until her marriage.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On August 24, 1946, she married Bernell H. Thorn in Evanston, Wyoming; they were later sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. Eleanor's passion was her family and she always looked forward to family events. She was a feisty woman and loved life. She loved to travel and be outdoors. She and Bernell explored the western states and Canada in their truck and camper. She loved to fish and ski. She enjoyed raising Arabian horses and the annual trip to the Scottsdale horse show. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education and taught elementary school children in the Price and Provo School Districts for 40 years. She loved her school "kids" and many have come to visit her over the years. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she and Bernell served a mission in Cass Lake, Minnesota, serving the Chippewa Indians, helping to reestablish a seminary program there. Eleanor York Thorn, 93, of Springville, Utah, passed away June 25, 2013.
Family Message: She was a great example of love, patience, endurance, spirituality, humor, and hope.
Survived By: Her three sons, John P. Thorn, of Victor, ID; Kirk B. Thorn (Debbie), of Mapleton, UT; and Kim Y. Thorn (MaryLu), of Draper, UT; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, parents, two sisters: Ruby Swenson and Grace Johnson; and one great-grandchild, Ashleigh Silkman.
Published Obituary: The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 27 June 2013
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: 840 South 400 East | Springville, Utah
Arrangements: Wheeler Mortuary
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Eleanor York Thorn
1919 - 2013
Early Life: Eleanor was born October 28, 1919, in Leland, Utah, to Gilbert Dean and Della Littlefield York. She was raised and lived in Spanish Fork, Utah until her marriage.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On August 24, 1946, she married Bernell H. Thorn in Evanston, Wyoming; they were later sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. Eleanor's passion was her family and she always looked forward to family events. She was a feisty woman and loved life. She loved to travel and be outdoors. She and Bernell explored the western states and Canada in their truck and camper. She loved to fish and ski. She enjoyed raising Arabian horses and the annual trip to the Scottsdale horse show. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in education and taught elementary school children in the Price and Provo School Districts for 40 years. She loved her school "kids" and many have come to visit her over the years. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she and Bernell served a mission in Cass Lake, Minnesota, serving the Chippewa Indians, helping to reestablish a seminary program there. Eleanor York Thorn, 93, of Springville, Utah, passed away June 25, 2013.
Family Message: She was a great example of love, patience, endurance, spirituality, humor, and hope.
Survived By: Her three sons, John P. Thorn, of Victor, ID; Kirk B. Thorn (Debbie), of Mapleton, UT; and Kim Y. Thorn (MaryLu), of Draper, UT; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: Her husband, parents, two sisters: Ruby Swenson and Grace Johnson; and one great-grandchild, Ashleigh Silkman.
Published Obituary: The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 27 June 2013
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: 840 South 400 East | Springville, Utah
Arrangements: Wheeler Mortuary
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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