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Evelyn Thorne Obituary

Evelyn Thorne (Arp)

CUYAHOGA FALLS - Evelyn Arp Thorne passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015. She was born in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Hugo and Pearl (Henne-berger) Arp. She lived there until she married Kenneth C. Thorne and moved with him as he worked his entire adult life for Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. They spent the majority of their lives in Cuyahoga Falls. They raised their family of three sons at 2548 16th Street, where Evelyn lived for many years until several years ago when she moved to Sunrise of Cuyahoga Falls. She was a wonderful wife and a very loving mother. She is survived by her three sons, Peter (Elaine), James (Mary) and Michael (Tracy). She was blessed with eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service is being planned by the family and the arrangements will be announced shortly. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made in her name to The First United Methodist Church in Cuyahoga Falls or the Alzheimer's Association. To send condolences or sign the guest book visit www.cliffordshoemaker.com


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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on May 27, 2015.

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Sandy Thorne

May 29, 2015

Love you, Grandma. You will be missed.

Paula Gauntner

May 27, 2015

Evelyn was a faithful card playing partner of my dad, Paul, at Sunrise Assisted Living. We both miss her. Our sympathies to her family.
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The Staff of Clifford-Shoemaker Funeral Home

May 27, 2015

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