Nancy Kailey Thorne, 54, of Merlin, Oregon died Monday, August 9, 2004 at Three Rivers Community Hospital of complications from an automobile accident two weeks ago.
A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 13, 2004 at Parkway Christian Center in Grants Pass, Oregon with Pastor Dennis Webber officiating. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors of Grants Pass are in charge of arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to the Memorial Fund at North Valley Assembly of God Church, PO Box 130, Merlin OR 97532.
Nancy was born August 18, 1949 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Ilo and Vernon Kailey. At the age of ten days she moved with her parents to Forsyth, Montana. In June 1957 the family moved to Miles City, Montana where she graduated from Custer County High School. After graduation she attended college at the University of Montana in Missoula where she majored in Art Education. Following graduation she taught art at Custer County High School for 29 years. On October 28, 1985 she married Curt Thorne. Curt was a single parent with two boys, Troy and Trent and they later had a daughter, Whitney. The family moved to the Grants Pass area in May 1999 to pastor North Valley Assembly of God.
Nancy was an accomplished artist and loved crafts. She enjoyed people and life and was extremely gifted as a speaker, teacher, counselor, and loyal friend.
Survivors include her husband, Curt Thorne; two sons, Troy and Trent; a daughter, Whitney; and her parents, Vernon and Ilo Kailey all of Merlin; a brother, Ty of Cincinatti, Ohio; a sister, Linda Sandvig of Helena, Montana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Rocky Feckete says
It is with the deepest sadness I read of Nancys’ passing. Throughout the years she has been in my heart. I remember her always with the greatest warmth and affection. In my heart is still that wonderful smile and she will be with me always.