Morton G. Thalhimer Jr.

Morton G. Thalhimer Jr.

Morton G. Thalhimer Jr. of Richmond, VA passed peacefully away at home surrounded by family on September 6, 2024, at the ripe old age of 100. He was preceded in death by his parents, Morton G. & Ruth W. Thalhimer. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Nancy P. Thalhimer, and one sister, Peggy T. Lewis. Mort is survived by his three children, Morton G. Thalhimer III (Laize), Richard L. Thalhimer (Amy), and Leigh P. Thalhimer. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Sarah T. Smith (Trent), David L. Thalhimer (Chase), Matthew E. Thalhimer, Alexandra R. Thalhimer, Austin R. Linnell, Daniel M. Linnell, and two great-grandchildren Walker & Riley Smith. Mort attended St. Christopher's School and later graduated with a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College. Mort was elected Vice President of Neighborhood Theatre Inc. in 1952 and became President in 1967. He remained in that role until the company was sold in 1986. In 1986, Mr. Thalhimer became Chairman of Georgetown Enterprises, Inc. and remained in that role until his death. Mort served in the US Navy from 1943 – 1946, obtained his wings and became qualified in the F4U Corsair on the USS Guadalcanal Aircraft Carrier on July 27, 1945. His civil and philanthropic associations were vast. Some of which included: The Jewish Community Center, The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, United Way, National Conference of Christian and Jews, The Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross where he received the Clara Barton Award from Elizabeth Dole in 1998. This is the highest award given by the Red Cross. Mort was also a member of the Richmond Israel Bond Council and received Israel's highest civil honor when he was presented a medal from their Prime Minister. Additional philanthropic favorites were: Sheltering Arms Hospital where he served as President from 1965 – 1967, Richmond Memorial Hospital & Foundation, Bon Secours Richmond Health System Board, University of Richmond Board of Associates, Collegiate School, Variety Club International, Virginia Holocaust Museum, and the Rotary Club of Richmond with over 25 years of perfect attendance.

Mort and Nancy developed a love of skiing, and spent more than 30 wonderful years skiing with the children and grandchildren usually at Alta, UT. Mort was an avid outdoorsman who loved nothing more than watching the sunrise from a duck blind on a cold and wintery day. He spent a great deal of his life swimming, first for a local swim team, then at Dartmouth and ultimately with the Navy. Mort loved playing tennis and later golf with his entire family. In June he celebrated his 100th birthday with many of his former employees who loved him dearly, and another party with family members who traveled from various parts of the country to celebrate this momentous occasion.

The family will receive friends at Bliley's Central Chapel, 3801 Augusta Avenue, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Congregation Beth Ahabah, 1121 W. Franklin Street, beginning at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to the Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross, Sheltering Arms Hospital, the Nancy and Morton Thalhimer Financial Aid Endowment Fund at Collegiate School, or a charity of your choice.