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William Henthorne Obituary

HENTHORNE William Thomas Henthorne, age 86 of Westerville passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Veteran of WW II and the Korean War, serving in the Navy and Air Force retiring after 27 years of duty. He worked for a total of 44 years for The Ohio State University as a scientific glassblower. Member of Westerville Christian Church and American Scientific Glassblowers Society. Was a member of Westerville Sertoma Club and Columbus Boys Choir. Was also a leader of Boy Scouts Troop 961. After retiring, he worked for Wiley Organics. He was an avid educator of all ages through scientific glassblowing demonstrations. He also enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities and sports. Preceded in death by wife Kathleen and son Darrel Henthorne. Survived by sister, Nancy (Gary) Ellis; daughter, Lory (Tom) Welsh; sons, Gayle (Diane) Henthorne and Timothy Henthorne; daughter-in-law, Hazel Henthorne; grandchildren, Joni Fleming, Christopher (Susan) Welsh, Andrea (Joey) Nigro, Kaitlin Henthorne, Emily Henthorne, Mikayla Henthorne and Jo Henthorne; great grandchildren, Amethyst, Stanna, Stanten, Isaiah and Roman; great great grandchild, Izaiah Fleming. Friends may call 2-4 and 68 p.m. Thursday at HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State St., Westerville where service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in his memory to Mt. Carmel Hospice.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 19 to Dec. 20, 2012.

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January 2, 2013

I wrote about Mr. Henthorne's work as a scientific glassblower. What a fascinating job and one he did with such professionalism. I send my condolences.

Hazel Henthorne

December 21, 2012

Dad, the only name I've ever called you. You have been our rock. I know you are fishing with Mom and Darrel, looking at the glorious images around you. I am truly blessed and a better person for loving you all these years! Your arms wide open!!

Bernie & Wendy Woller

December 21, 2012

I will miss our conversations over the fence. Bill was a great neighbor and we will miss him dearly.

Joni Marie Welsh-Fleming (Grand Daughter)

December 21, 2012

No little girl was born more fortunate then me... You were an amazing man. I can't help to feel anything but BLESSED that I got to spend everyday of the last 11months taking care of you, listening to stories, learning new things... I love you & will miss you! Give grandma, Darrell, grandpa, Barb, Carol, & Terrence big hugs & kisses from myself & the kids.

beulah gross

December 20, 2012

we will always love and miss you im proud to have been your frind love beulah

December 20, 2012

Lory & Tom & Family:
Remember your Dad coming into the bank where we worked and such a nice man. He was so generous to let us use his Buckeye Tickets for many years and also his special work that he did for us for Briton's wedding in making the glass Calla Lilies. I know he was a wonderful Father to you and you have our sympathy. Please get in touch so we can catch up.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!
Love, Margi & Tom

Joseph Nagy

December 20, 2012

I was associated with Bill during most of his years at the Ohio State Univ. as he served as the University Glasssblower. Bill was well known in the Scientific, Medical, and Research areas of the Univ. His glassblowing skills, ingenuity, and problem solving advanced the cause in all of these areas. He was a unique individual and I still cherish the small glassblowing gifts he gave me over the years. My condolences to the family. Joseph A. Nagy, former Director, Ohio State Univ., Stores Department.

Timothy Henthorne

December 20, 2012

The memories of you are grand. The time with you was splendid.

Cheers!

Bobbie Henthorn

December 20, 2012

My condolences and love to the Henthorne family. I am Bill's great niece.

December 19, 2012

Love and miss you Dad. Give Mom and Darrel a hug for me,

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