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Francis Lawrence Thome
BRADENTON, FL: After a courageous battle with lung disease, Francis Lawrence Thome passed away on Saturday, July 23rd, 5:10 p.m. at Health South Ridge Lake Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. He was born December 18, 1937 in Marion, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Mildred (King) Thome. He was 73 years old.
On February 15, 1958, he married Julia Kayatin and she survives. They lived in Marion, Ohio until 2006 before retiring to Bradenton, Florida.
Fran is survived by his sons, John (Lisa) Thome of Sugarland, Texas, Lenny (Kathy) Thome of Phoenix, Arizona, Rodney (Tanya) Thome of Cypress, Texas and David (Kristy) Thome of Springfield, Ohio; also surviving are his sisters, Kathleen (Paul) Granger of Delaware, Ohio, Madonna (Bob) Cook of Larue, Ohio and Karen Russ of Buckeye Lake, Ohio; and sister in law, Marian Kingsley (wife of his late brother, Kenneth) of Marion, Ohio.
Fran was the proud grandparent of 13 grandchildren. The children of John and Lisa Thome: Kristin, Brittany, Aaron, Lauren, Marissa, Trenton and Carly. The child of Lenny Thome: Wyatt. The children of Rod and Tanya Thome: Allie and Levi, and the children of David and Kristy Thome: Chelsea, Brandon and Sebastian.
Fran is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends whom he loved dearly.
The family would also like to give our sincere thanks and love to Sandy Duncan and her family who helped care for him in Fran's final days.
Fran was a proud member of the Marion Moose Lodge since 1968 and spent most of his life promoting bowling in Marion. He was the former owner of Marion Lanes and Southland Lanes.
Per Francis' request, a service was not held. Memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter at:
http://animalshelter.org/pets/inmemoryof.asp
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Francis Thome
Rose Duhina
August 22, 2011
Fran it was always a pleasure to spend time with you, joking, laughing and once and while trimming your hair. I will always miss you and remember you.
From your Rose!
One of our many good times!!!
Jay Duncan
August 22, 2011
Dear Fran,
Let me start by saying I'm sorry for waiting so long to write something in your guest book.
I remember my parents would drive us three kids down to Marion on the weekends to spend time with our cousins and at first I had no clue what cousins were or how we were related. But some of my fondest memories were of my dad and my brothers bowling together in your bowling ally. Most of the time you were busy cleaning up from the night before, but you always let our family have an afternoon of fun, as we tried to roll a bowling ball down that long wooden ally and hit just one pin. Then at the end of our games, you would come over and show us kids the real way to bowl. I remember my dad calling it the "fancy way to bowl" and you called it "bowling with style". Those were some really fun times our family had together, and I don't remember if I every said Thank you, Fran.
You and Judy were always very close to my mom and dad both in Ohio and now here in Florida. You helped my mom count less times with my dad during his final few months. You two were always there for my parents though thick and thin, good times and bad. But I don't remember if I ever said Thank you, Fran?
And for the last 2 years….every holiday, sporting event or just for fun, it was you and me talking, laughing, joking and a lot of eating in mom's Florida room. I have never met a man who loved dessert more then you, from your pumpkin pie on steroids at Thanksgiving, too all the fudge I watched you inhale on Christmas Eve. I would tell you slow down, and you would say… "you only live ones, go in style".
I guess this is getting too long for even you to read, so me let close by saying….
Thank you, Fran…..for being my friend, and my cousin!
Robert Duncan
August 13, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss. Fran will be missed by many.
Eileen Duncan
August 12, 2011
There are no words that I can say to express the sorrow that you are feeling. Fran will be deeply missed. Know that we are here for you.
Don & Dorothy Frame
August 8, 2011
We love you and will miss you Fran. You were a special person and we will always remember the good times.
Kim Cook
August 8, 2011
Rest in the arms of Jesus, dear Uncle. You are and forever will be missed by all your family. I will always treasure the fun times shared with you and Aunt Judy, ( and Mom and Daddy). Your loving niece
Bobbie Swinehart
August 1, 2011
We miss and love you, hope you and Jerry are together there in Heaven.
Ethelda Gilletly
July 30, 2011
7-30-11
Judy & sons John. Lenny, Rodney, David and all of your families, It seems like just yesterday that I met Fran. John, you were just a newborn and your mom was my roommate in the hospital. We also discovered we had the same doctor but believe it or not we never met in his waiting room. It is a friendship that has endured just a couple of weeks shy of 53 yrs. So many times we drove to Marion and stayed for the week-end. Each year both families added another child until we had a total of 9 kids of various ages. Those were the days my friends and I didn't think they would ever end. But now both Fran and Ralph have gone on to a better place in God's wide world and His Everlasting Eternity where they neither one will feel the pain of illness again. Judy remember the turkey episode that one Thanksgiving when Fran couldn't find the white breast meat of the turkey? Oh how we laughed when he asked you if it was a large duck instead of a turkey? You seriuosly replied 'the butcher told me it was a turkey.' Judy, we have been thru so much together and maybe one of these days we can really make the decision to write that book of all the silly, comical things that has happened between our families, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. Judy you know that if you were my sister I couldn't feel any closer to you than I do. Take care and please call me just to talk, I'll be here just to listen. Fran dear friend, Rest in Eternal Peace. I will remember you in my prayers. As Always, Ethelda
July 30, 2011
our thoughts and prayers go out to the family Rich and Marijane Brown
Sandy Duncan
July 29, 2011
Fran, will be missed by everyone. We will miss our official food taster and all the good times we had. Rest in peace.
ken duncan
July 29, 2011
you will be missed by all of the lives you have touched
Dan Stratton
July 28, 2011
My thoughts are with your family.
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