Carol A. Thornton

Birth date: Jan 13, 1951 Death date: Sep 3, 2007

Mrs. Carol A. Thornton, age 56, was called home to the Lord, September 3, 2007 after a courageous battle with liver failure. Carol was born January 13, 1951 in Muskegon to Douglas and Martha Swenor. She was a creative artist who l Read Obituary

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968w ago

Rick, David, and Annie,
It seems like just yesterday we all celebrated the birth of our children together. The play group that David and Kristine (our oldest)were a part of are some the fondest memories I have of your mother. She always had some fun activity for the kids and she seemed to love our get togethers-- sharing the funny things you kids did or did not do...and the time off our meetings gave each of the moms.
I met your mother when we moved to GR and lived in a Kentwood Complex--I knew from our first meeting that I would enjoy her company--her sense of humor, her ability to be forthright, and her great kindness.
Although we drifted apart after the play group ended and we all got busy, Carol was always someone I knew to be a friend. Chance meetings in town would allow us to get caught up on our families, and it never seemed like time passed although years separated our encounters.
I am so very very sorry she has left us and my heart goes out to all of you. She will be missed greatly by all who had the great fortune of knowing her. I and my family send our heartfelt sympathy. She will always be in our hearts, and will long be remembered as my first friend in GR. God Bless. I pray that your memories of love will carry you through this and give you healing and strength.
Again, God Bless. She will be greatly missed.##imported-begin##Karen Auwers##imported-end##

Anonymous

969w ago

Rick,
I remember all of the conversations that we had about Carol and your love for her always came through in your voice and expressions. May all the great memories you have of Carol provide you comfort and put a smile on your face during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
~Alyssia##imported-begin##Alyssia Fotenos##imported-end##

Anonymous

969w ago

Rick,
Sometimes there are no perfect words, only thoughts and prayers...mine are with you. Wishing you strength and comfort at this difficult time.##imported-begin##Sharla Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous

969w ago

Rick you are in our thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Nancy and Don Clark##imported-end##

Anonymous

969w ago

We are so sorry for your loss, and send prayers for all the family.

The staff of the Public Museum, Beth Ricker, Marti Rogers, Doris Lafata and all those who worked with Carol. She will be missed.##imported-begin##Beth Ricker##imported-end##

Anonymous

969w ago

I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.##imported-begin##Theresa Chapel##imported-end##

Anonymous

969w ago

Dear Rick, Annie and David, My prayers go out to you guys during this sad time. I truly feel that Carol and Rick were like my adopted parents. I love them both a ton!!! I miss her laugh, her warm and welcoming hugs, and her sence of humor!!!! It struck me very hard when Annie told me the awful news. I am glad though that she is in a better place now and not suffering anymore. May God bless you all!!!! Carol (Mom) you are going to be greatly missed by all those that you touched. I love you all!!!!##imported-begin##Andrea Julia Martin ##imported-end##

Anonymous

969w ago

Dear Rick, David and Anne,
I have thought of Carol often in the past few years. We were neighbors here in GR on Richards for many years. We were younger and our babies were born in a few years of each other.
Carol and I would have coffee often and talk of life and being new mothers. She was very easy for me to be around.
We kept in contact in the passing years and would meet often.
Every year we exchanged Christmas cards and vowed to have a coffee "soon".
I'm sorry to say we lost contact since the move from GR but she had never left my thoughts.
Every time I stopped to Forest Hills Foods I hoped I see her again like so many times in the past.
I liked her so much.
I wish you all strength. Know that she left her mark.
Sincerely, Jean Lee##imported-begin##Jean Lee##imported-end##

Anonymous

969w ago

Dear Rick, David and Annie,

Jon and I will always cherish the many fun times we had together when we were
White Hills neighbors in Grand Rapids. Remember the practical jokes we played on each other and all those crazy garage sales? We loved Carol's many traditions, her special imagination and quirky sense of humor.

We will greatly miss her. Jon and Sue##imported-begin##Jon and Sue Thompson##imported-end##

Anonymous

970w ago

My Dear Rick - My thoughts have been with you ever since I heard about your Carol's passing. Elaine has kept me abreast of the efforts everyone made to save her. Be assured that she is in a better place and her suffering is over. The ones she has left behind are left sad and lonely. In time this will pass and your happy memories will prevail. God bless you all. Shirley##imported-begin##Shirley Bevill##imported-end##

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