Sondra Colleen Thorn, 80, of Glasgow, Montana died on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Glasgow after a long battle with Ovarian Cancer.
Sondra was born on April 17, 1940 to George and Birdie (Augre) Gallagher. She graduated from St. Raphael’s school in 1954 and Glasgow High School in 1958. Sondra also attended Dental Technician School in San Francisco, California. She later married Walter Thorn of Glasgow on August 15, 1959 and they spent the next fifty-four years together until Walt’s death in 2013. They had four children and moved multiple times in the early years and enjoyed the new adventures and people they met in their travels. The Couple eventually settled in Glasgow and raised their family and were extremely involved in the community. Sondra was an active member of St. Raphael’s Parish and become more and more involved with the church after the children were raised and Walter passed. She was a founding member of the Valley County Garden Society, which has been responsible for many community projects in the area. She also started the International Dinner club and enjoyed making new friends and cooking fantastic meals over a seven year period. Sondra also started a book club in Glasgow and until her death, enjoyed reading books and getting together with that group.
Walt and Sondra owned Thorn Refrigeration in Glasgow until their retirement in 1998. During retirement, she and Walt enjoyed spending winter in Bouse, Arizona, traveling all around the United States, working at the Pioneer Museum and the church. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, her sister Kari and brother Mitch.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; husband Walter Thorn; brothers, Larry Gallagher and Mike Gallagher and sister Chris Ellen Verville.
Survivors include daughter, Bridgett (Dallas) Gardner of Billings, Montana; sons Curtis (Shelly) Thorn of Scobey, Montana, Christopher (Maricelle) Thorn of Perris, California and Matthew (Gerilyn) Thorn of Rapid City, South Dakota; grandsons Jeffrey Rogney, Tyson Stebleton, Michael Torn, Eric Gardner, Chandler Thorn, Zachary Thorn; granddaughters Katie Gatlin, Alicia Morehouse, Sondra Thorn, Allison Branum, and Morgan Thorn; great-grandchildren Cale, Jovee, Tay and Tuck Morehouse, Troy and Tya Stebleton, Gabriel Thorn, Sophia and Lydia Gatlin, Rebekah and Hazel Branum; sister Kari Knierim and brother Mitch Gallagher.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Montana. Condolences maybe left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Carolyn Bachtold says
So sorry to hear of Son’s death! She was a lovely lady! Thoughts and prayers for the family! Cherish the memories!
Cecelia Mann says
Sondra was a very nice lady . We always looked forward to seeing her for a quick visit. Love & Prayers to the family. Cecelia Mann & sons Doug & Scott.
Gwynn Pederson says
Dear Katie, so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that your faith will help as you deal with this loss. Keep your grandma close through memories and family.
Barb Sugg says
I worked with Son at Prairie Ridge Village she was a wonder person, always positive and so nice.
Marlys Hopkins says
To the Thorn family. Sorry for your loss. God Bless you all during this time.
sharon dewit says
So sorry to hear of Son’s passing. We have so many fond memories of her over the years. She was such a nice person! Our many prayers for your family at your time of sorrow. I am so sure that she is up there organizing!
Tim Connors says
Thorn Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Son. She was always good to us growing up. Prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Vicki Wilham says
I’m so sorry to read of Sondra’s passing. She was such a nice lady. My prayers are with the family.
Jolene says
Curt, Shelly, Michael and Thorn family.
It is with deepest condolences for the loss of your Mom/Grandma. Live in the memories you all have made. She is in good hands now.
Jolene Frost DeBolt
Sylvia King says
Curt, Shelly, Michael Thorn,
We send you our thoughts, prayers, hugs and love.
Bobby, Sylvia, Katelyn King.
Dale and Linda Hallock says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.
Laura Wagner says
I was always so impressed with Sondra. She was in our Bible Study group and I was inspired by her spirit and sense of happiness in the middle of her illness. I wish all the family peace and I hope the good memories of her spirit keep you in the days to come.