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Patrick Thorn

1942 - 2013

Patrick Thorn obituary, 1942-2013, Shelby, MT

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1942

DIED

2013

Patrick Thorn Obituary

Patrick E Thorn

Shelby —Patrick Ernest Thorn, 71, lost his battle with cancer at his home on September 10, 2013. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 16th from 1-6 pm at Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby. His family and friends will gather on Tuesday, September 17th at St. Luke's Lutheran Church at 4 pm for services in honor of Pat's life. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

Survivors include his loving wife, Coni; children, Carrie Ann (Chuck) Prichard; Katie (Bruce) Eicher; Dana Thorn; grandchildren, Patrick Thorn, Corey VanDeKop, Jill VanDeKop, Drake Watson, Taylor Eicher, Nick Eicher; and four great grandchildren.

Pat followed his parents and brother, Kenny, in death.

Condolences may be posted at www.whittedfuneralchapel.com.

Published by Great Falls Tribune on Sep. 15, 2013.
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Dear Coni, and family,

I was so saddened to hear of Pat's passing. He was such a good Dad and husband. I know he will be greatly missed. Our love to you all.

Larry and Chris Hoffman

September 17, 2013

Is this the same Patrick Thorn who lived in Havre during the 1950s on the corner of 3rd Street and 13th Avenue across the street from My Family (The Danell's) and had a younger sister we called Kitty Thorn?

If it is, we all used to play together as kids in that East End Neighborhood.

John Danell

September 16, 2013

Dear Dana and the entire Thorn family.

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your dad. My heart aches for your entire family. I'm sending hugs and much love and many prayers.

With love and deepest sympathy.
Sandi Maier

Sandi Maier

September 15, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you Coni, Dana, Katie, and Carry. You all were a 2nd family to me and my heart is very much with you.

Trisha Carpenter

September 15, 2013

Coni and Family, Sorry for your loss, what a great guy and family man will be missed by all. You are in my prayers.
Edward and Vena Ahenakew Las Vegas NV

September 15, 2013

My cousin Pat and I had many a good time together, he will be missed by all.

Dan Rockwell

September 14, 2013

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