Michael Dee Thornhill

Michael Thornhill Obituary

Michael Dee THORNHILL August 31, 1958 ~ November 26, 2008 Our beloved Mike or "Super T" passed away peacefully at home on Wed, 11/26 with his wife, Ingrid, by his side. He had a valiant battle with brain cancer for 19Â½ months, and had great support from friends and family all along. He was truly an inspiration to everyone. Mike was born in Los Angeles to Ron and Veona Thornhill on Aug. 31, 1958. As a young child his family moved to Ventura, Ca. It was there where he met his future wife in 1976, and they were married Sept 5, 1982, Together they had two children, Claire(24), and Colin(21). Mike worked at World Savings Bank for 16 wonderful years as a Real Estate Appraiser Specialist and made many long lasting friendships along the way. Mike loved to play basketball with his buddies every weekend. He and his family enjoyed music and attending concerts whenever they could. His favorite spot to vacation was in Mexico. Mike is survived by father Ron, brother Jeff, and grandmother Janice Boehlert. We will celebrate Mikes life at a memorial service on Sat. Dec. 13th at 2:30 p.m. Services will be held a the Old Redmond Schoolhouse: 16600 NE 80th st, Redmond, Wa 98052.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Thornhill

9 Entries

Frank D. Williams Jr.

December 13, 2008

To the Thornhill family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. It was my pleasure to have know and work with Mike both in the East Coast as well as the West Coast. Mike was an example for everyone to live up to both, his spirt and love of family. I will always value the time I spent knowing and working with him. The World Family is better for having known, played and work with him. You his family made him the proudest, our thoughts and prayes are with you all. Sincerely Frank and Linda Williams

mark Holman

December 12, 2008

Mike was such a strong spirited and loveable friend who had a enormus heart and left a beautifull family to be proud of! I will think of him often and remember this kindness and great sense of humor! Sincere and deepest sympathy to his loved ones!

Maggie Fields

December 12, 2008

Ingrid, it was such a pleasure to work with Mike as his occupational therapist at Evergreen Hospital in the Acute Rehab Unit. He was gentle and thoughtful and empathetic. I remember telling him that I had told my husband that I really thought hard before I spent some money on some items and Mike stated, "I am sure your husband really appreciated that."I love his love of music, sense of humor and positive attitude. I consider it a priveledge to have know and worked with him. I pray God's comfort and loving arms around you in an unique way that others of us do not know because we haven't suffered deep multiple losses like you. Much love, Maggie

Michelle Chapman

December 12, 2008

We are so blessed to have been Mike's neighbor in Duvall. He had a sixth sense in compassion, accpetance, knowing how to repair anything, attending the coolest rock concerts, and always having fun. We will treasure our memories of him helping us with our yard projects, changing the brakes on our truck, and taking Sean to the Ted Leo and the Pharmacists concert in Seattle. Watching his progress in rehab and regaining his indepence was truly amazing and a testiment to his incredible strength, determination, faith, and endless love for Ingrid, Claire, and Colin.

Ken Lukecart

December 10, 2008

I knew Mike to be such a kind and gentle man. Full of happiness and love for his family. I was a neighbor of Mikes in Duvall, and enjoyed getting to know him – I cherished the chats with him. He was full of life, and remember many a conversation around family, being a father, music, God or just the gardening and the simple but important things of life. He was a compassionate neighbor. I was fortunate to play basketball with him which he loved always mentioning a next game. Also riding motorcycles together. He always had the time for a kind word or fellowship.

Even in the hospital his main concern was the effect on his family. He did love our savior and I am comforted in the fact that he is with him now. My prayers go to Ingrid and the rest of his loved ones.

Ron Thornhill

December 8, 2008

Mike will always be with us. His love of family, friends and faith will last forever.

John Durant

December 8, 2008

Mike loved his family, God, and people of every kind. He also loved music and motorcycles. Our family treasures the time we have spent with him, Ingrid, Collin, and Claire since meeting them as neighbors in Duvall. I grew to love Mike, and I'll cherish the conversations we had, and even repairing the brakes on Claire's car with him just weeks ago. I shall meet him again on the other side, and he will be as bright and beautiful as he ever was here--- and more.

Tami Kowal

December 7, 2008

Mike was more than our next door neighbor, he was a friend. The kind of friend that would drop everything to help me with a dead car battery (twice!) or have a great conversation about our favorite bands and life while dog walking together. He was incredibly brave and inspirational while fighting a cancer that I know from my mom's personal experience is beyond tough. I think what I'll remember most of all about Mike is his easy going nature regardless of the circumstances and his genuine kindness. My prayers go out to his family at this time....I know he loved you all so much.

Peter Vollmer

December 7, 2008

Mike was such a awsome person! and a real blessing to have in our family. He was like a brother to me and was always kind and helpful.
He will be deeply missed, but never forgotton. R.I.P. my brother!!

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