Robert Dale Thornock

Robert Dale Thornock obituary, Salt Lake City, UT

Robert Dale Thornock

Robert Thornock Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wiscombe Memorial on Jan. 16, 2025.

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Robert Thornock, age 82, passed away on December 27th, 2024 at Paramount Health and Rehab. He was born on June 1st, 1942 in Ogden, Utah to Norma Mae Andersen Thornock and Ralph Blanie Thornock.
Robert (Dale) was a hard worker, a few jobs he had were janitorial work at the University of Utah Hospital, dishwasher, food prep at Bill and Nada's where he was loved by all, cleaned up yards and collected metal for his friend Olie. He loved sports especially Sunday football. He loved animals even ones that weren't his. He was always willing to help others in need. He was a great friend to all.
He is survived by Sandra Summers, Glen Thornock, Laurie, and Contessa Pataroo.
He was preceded in death by his son, Danny Thornock, his mother Norma Mae Anderson and father Ralph Blanie Thornock.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 29th, 2025 at the Central Christian Church. Interment will follow the Celebration of Life at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery.

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Camilla Aguilar

February 17, 2025

He was always nice to visit with

Camilla Aguilar

February 17, 2025

Robert dale thornock was a very special man I consider him to be like a second dad to me he will always be missed

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