Robert William Sidney "Bill" Thorpe
Robert William Sidney "Bill" Thorpe
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THORPE Bill March 31, 1946 - January 8, 2008 It is with great sadness we announce the death of Robert William Sidney (Bill) Thorpe of Vancouver. After a short illness, he died peacefully with his family at his side. Raised in North Vancouver, Bill excelled in tennis, basketball, football, karate and squash. After graduating from UBC he became a math teacher and sports coach and then returned to UBC to complete his MBA in preparation for his long career in the financial industry. His kindness and sense of humour filled every room he entered. Bill was a devoted husband and father. He leaves his wife of 31 years, Patsy; daughters Lauren and Julie, and son-in-law Tyler. He was predeceased by his daughter Alexandra in 2002. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary's (Kerrisdale) Anglican Church, 2490 West 37th Ave., (at Larch) Vancouver on Saturday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. Special thanks to the many doctors and nurses who cared for Bill at St Paul's and VGH dialysis, pulmonary and ICU units. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Minerva Foundation, phone 604-683-7635 or www.theminervafoundation.com would be appreciated. Walkey & Company Funeral Directors 604-738-0006. Bill was much loved and will be greatly missed.
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Wendi & Barry Vaisler
February 4, 2008
Dear Patsy
We were so very sorry to hear of Bill's sudden passing.There is such sadness when a man like Bill, so full of life and fun, is taken from us far too soon. May the wonderful and special memories of Bill bring a smile and comfort to you and your family, as they will to all of us who were lucky enough to know him.
Dana and Dave Meronuk
February 1, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Patsy, Lauren and Julie, and to the many others who have felt the loss of Bill. We were so sad to hear of his leaving this earth much too soon. When we saw him last at the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival, he looked well and seemed energized by the work he was doing. Bill was a marvelous teacher and a grand person. His spirit will live on in the memories of all who knew him.
dana wish
January 23, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family. Bill was a lovely man whom I have had the pleasure to work with for the last couple of years. He will be missed.
Vera Neate
January 17, 2008
My sympathy and kind thoughts are with the family at this time.
Vera Fielder Neate
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kim hourston
January 14, 2008
Our thoughts are with Patsy, Julie and Tyler, and Lauren. Bill will be greatly missed by all the Hourston family (cousins).
Barbara&Frank, Kim&Gary, Ian&Penny, Wendy&Wes, Roy&Natalie,
Peter&Jenny
peter hourston
January 14, 2008
I will always remember his larger than life charm and magnetism. you have my most heartfelt sympathies.
Nanci Anderson
January 14, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Thorpe family at this time of sorrow.
(I knew Bill when I worked at Nesbitt Burns in 1993-94.)
suzie ford
January 11, 2008
our thoughts are with all of the thorpe family, bill fought hard and was loved very much by his family..we hope the happy memories you have in time will bring you comfort..all our love..the ford family
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