Charles Brooks Thorne M.D.

THORNE, Charles Brooks, M.D.Born October 22, 1924 in Wooster, OH. Passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2009, his beloved Westie, Abby, at his side. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, JoAnn S. Thorne. Survived by daughters, Lucy Keller (Ron) of Memphis, TN, Nancy Atwater (Michael) of N. Palm Beach, FL and Holly White (Rusty) of Pittsburg, TX. Dr. Thorne was "Papa" to nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also survived by his darling sisters-in-law, Paula Schaeffer and Isabelle Schaeffer both of Dayton, OH; and eight nieces and nephews all of whom he adored. Dr. Thorne attended Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA and UCLA. He received his MD Degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1949. After concluding his internship in internal medicine at Strong Memorial in Rochester, NY, he returned to Vanderbilt for his residency where he was Chief Resident from 1955-56. He served both in the Navy and the Air Force. Dr. Thorne established the Vanderbilt Employees' Clinic in the late fifties. He was named to the American Society of Hematology and certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His greatest career privilege was practicing medicine with the late Dr. Harrison Shull Sr., Dr. Paul Stumb and Dr. Harrison Shull, Jr. For 37 years, "Charlie" was devoted to his patients and colleagues. His passion for teaching guided him as Associate Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt. Upon retirement at age 69, Dr. Thorne worked as a physician at the Dayani Center until 2006. Dr. Thorne was honored in 1982 by the Ladies' Home Journal as one of the top internists in the South and Physician of the Year in 1997 by the Tennessee Medical Association. Some of his professional memberships included trustee and chairman for the Tennessee Medical Association; vice-chairman for the Quality Assurance Committee, PSRO; and delegate for the American Medical Association. He was a dedicated member of Old Oaks Club. The family wishes to thank Vanderbilt Home Care and Odyssey Hospice for their compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderbilt University Medical Student Loan Fund, PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240; the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere; or the charity of your choice. MARSHALL DONNELLY COMBS, (615) 327-1111