Ravenna, Ohio
Mar 30, 1944 – Mar 17, 2012 (Age 67)
THORNTON JAMES D. THORNTON dies at 67, March 30, 1944 - March 17, 2012. James Thornton, Founder of the Shaker Heights High School Theatre Arts Program, was born to Lawrence and Opal (Ross) Thornton in Akron, Ohio. He grew up excelling in theatre and choir while developing a strong interest in the...
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Mr. Thornton was a great teacher and mentor for me, while I was a student at Shaker Heights High School. I will always remember all the joy Mr. thornton brought to our days during class and play productions. Thank you for everyhing you did for us : )
Ginny Simmons " SHHS 82"
Ginny Simmons
April 20, 2012 | Shaker Heights, OH
Remembered By
Dennis Hall
April 04, 2012
Polly, Matt,and Leah,
Wishing you God's Peace at this difficult time.
Monica
March 24, 2012
I am very grateful and honored to have been a guest artist teacher for his program. Sincere condolences to the family. He will be missed and remembered always.
Anita Hollander
March 22, 2012 | New York City, NY
With Deepest Sympathy to the Thornton family. Jim was a valued collegue, supportive parent and friend during my tenure at Shaker. May he rest in peace.
Linda Betley, HPE Dept Head
March 22, 2012
James Thornton was a passionate man, mostly remembered for his many accomplishments in the theater arts. I, however, remember him for his insatiable love of sweets (Heggy's chocolates and all things pastry), endearing love of sweet Pauline and his family and his constant endeavor to try to civilize and soften the Harold family through his example . . a task that proved to be futile, but we loved you for trying. Rest in peace, James, and God bless the Thornton family.
Ellen...
March 21, 2012
Rest in peace JT. The Tempest is to this day my favorite play thanks to you. I will never forget being part of that production. My deepest sympathy.
Cricket (Schnoor) Agneberg SHHS c/o '97
March 21, 2012 | Cleveland, OH
I spent a great deal of time in the Theater room; whether is was for class, working on productions, International Thespian Society meetings or jut hanging out. High School was a very difficult time and I often took refuge there; but is was not the room that was a draw it was JT and it felt like home.
Some how he sensed I was having a rough time and would give me words of encouragement and make sure I was included what ever was going on. I was stage manger and director for New...
Susan (Borofsky) Dratwa
March 21, 2012 | Cary, NC
Sending my most heartfelt condolences to the entire Thornton family. JT touched so many people during this (too short) life and no doubt he will be missed tremendously. I will be honored to join you on the 31st to celebrate his life.
Kim Cole
March 21, 2012 | Shaker Heights, OH