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Grace Thorpe Obituary

THORPE - Grace Frances "No Ten O Quah" was born on December 10, 1921, in Yale, OK, and departed this life on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Claremore, OK, at the age of 86. Grace was the daughter of Olympic gold medal winner, James Francis Thorpe and Iva Margaret (Miller) Thorpe. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and 1 son. A graveside service will be held at the St. Leo Cemetery in Cushing, OK on Friday, April 4, 2008 at 10 a.m., officiated by Father Paul Amaliri. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #1118 and the Sac and Fox Nation. Service under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague. A full obituary and guest book is available to share your memories on-line. Please visit www.ParksBrothers.net Grace Frances Thorpe VIEW AND SIGN THE ONLINE GUEST BOOK: www.legacy.com/tulsaworld

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Published by Tulsa World on Apr. 3, 2008.

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Raven and Tall Soldier Lloyd

April 4, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Raven Crow

April 4, 2008

Siyo, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of this Great woman "No Ten O Quah". I have not met Grace but I have heard lots about her from Father Buck and Don Wild Eagle. I know about Jim Thorpe and every year here where I live at Carlisle Barracks PA, he is remembered on Sports Weekend and his name is around us always. I will be sending prayers today for all the family of Grace and her friends. I sympathy is with you all. Much Love, Raven, Teddy, and Daijanna

William John Chancellor

April 3, 2008

My Wife and I have been friends with Teresa and Carla Thorpe,Jim Thorpe's Great Grand Daughters, and their families for several years. The news of the passing of Grace Frances Thorpe is sad. We rejoice in the knowlege as to the continued legacy and ideals of the Thorpe Family. Peace and 4 Winds....
Bill Stomping Buck Chancellor (Cherokee, Choctaw and Creek -formerly of Okmulgee,Oklahoma) and Wife Kitty

Josey Wales

April 3, 2008

My dad would always tell stories about the time she held me as a baby. Over the years I have learned more about her father and realized that it was a real honor.

Cass Carr, Jr

April 3, 2008

I was in Claremore recently, I heard that Grace was in a Hospital, I stopped at the Wrong Hospital, they did not know her, I was stunned, and told them who she was, I wanted to meet her,
When I was born September 6, 1929 in Tahlequah, a short time after I was born my Father was a Newspaper Editor there, Jim Thorpe came to town and Dad asked him to our home to see his new baby boy, Jim patted me on the rear and said what a cute Baby. It was in the 40's when my Dad told me this. I am sorry I did not get to meet Grace.
Cass A. Carr, Jr
Apr 3, 2008
Owasso, OK

Roy Wales

April 3, 2008

Grace and her sister were kind enought to pose for a photo of them holding our son during the opening of Mr. Jim's restored childhood home in Yale 18 or 19 years ago. They recalled some great memories and stories about Big Jim and kindly allowed us to ask questions at great length.
We all had a good laugh once they knew our son's name.
God bless
Roy Wales

lance hughes

April 3, 2008

i will always be thankful for the strength that Grace shared with us all. Her memory and teachings will be with me forever.

lance

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