John Thoren
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Memorial services for John Erwin Thoren, 59, Eudora, KS, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. He died July 30, 2010 at his farm near Eudora.
He was born September 11, 1950 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Howard and Jane (Hadl) Thoren.
John was a lifelong resident of Eudora, where he farmed, raised cattle, was a Grade A Dairy Farmer, and was the business owner of Thoren Trucking for the past 15 years. As a child, he attended Eudora Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Lawrence High School. He was involved in 4-H, FFA and received the FFA Future Farmer of the year award in 1968. John was also recognized as a Kansas All-State Basketball player at Lawrence High School in 1968.
He married Wendy Milett in 1970 and they had two children. He operated the family farm in western Kansas from 1975-1980. He returned to Eudora and resumed farming until he started his trucking business.
John’s hobbies that he enjoyed most were: gardening, camping, his love for animals, along with his family and friends. He enjoyed vacationing in the Wyoming and Colorado mountains, and he enjoyed attending his son’s football games at LHS, KU and Baker. He loved watching the Kansas Jayhawks and especially enjoyed his granddaughters and his dog, Scooby.
He is survived by his daughter, Candi Cormaney (husband, Wade) of Lawrence, KS; his son, Jason Thoren of Eudora, KS; two sisters, Laura Broers and Betty Thoren both of Eudora; two granddaughters, Ava and Elle Cormaney. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Herb and a nephew, Jim Hazlett.
The family suggests memorials in his name to American Heart Association or to Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A memorial fund will also be established through Baldwin State Bank.
Candi and Jason, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Chuck and I both knew your dad at different times in our lives. We both have such great memories of him and are very saddened by his passing. I’ll always remember his smile and laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I sure will miss the conversations that we had every couple of days. I lost one of my best friends. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Dear Jason and family,
Our sincere sympathy to all, you are in our thoughts a prayers. We are saddened to learn of the loss of your father.
Candi/Jason – Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Jason,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My condolences to the Thoren family and to all who knew John. Unfortunately, it has been many years since we last spoke and we will all miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My condolences to the Thoren family and to all who knew John. Unfortunately, it has been many years since we last spoke and we will all miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Condolences to the Thoren family. Prayers to you all for comfort during this time.
To the family: I’m so very sorry for your lose. John was a dear man who helped all. He was a wonderful neighbor and he will be deeply missed. I had justed talked to him last week when he came into the office. I’m sorry to be away at this time, know that I’m thinking of you all.
Much love
Debi
To the Thoren family, you will be in my prayers. John was one of my favorite drivers. I will miss his kindness and smile very much.
To the family: I’m so very sorry for your lose. John was a dear man who helped all. He was a wonderful neighbor and he will be deeply missed. I had justed talked to him last week when he came into the office. I’m sorry to be away at this time, know that I’m thinking of you all.
Much love
Debi
I live in Ohio and just learned of John’s passing. I wish to say to John’s family that John was a wonderfully fun and friendly person who seemed to get along with everyone in high school. I will always remember his smooth left-handed shot on the basketball floor, our talks before and after games, and how he loved his gold Camaro. Everyone liked John. He was a first-class person’s in everyone’s eyes.
I live in Ohio and just learned of John’s passing. I wish to say to John’s family that John was a wonderfully fun and friendly person who seemed to get along with everyone in high school. I will always remember his smooth left-handed shot on the basketball floor, our talks before and after games, and how he loved his gold Camaro. Everyone liked John. He was a first-class person’s in everyone’s eyes.
Jason – We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug, Connor & Mickey Stremel
Candi, We are both so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear Jason,
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss.
John was a long time friend and co-worker and we are very sad by his lose and he will be in our prayers
Jason, our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Candi and Jason, our thoughts and our prayers are with you at this sad and trying time….Mike Hadl and Family
Wade & Candi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of John. I have sucj fond memories of John during the old days when we would go the the lawrence High games every Friday. We had a blast.
Be comforted than John is now in a peaceful place.
In letter and Spirit
George and Teresa Grieb
We are so very sorry for your loss.John was very kind and always willing to help those in need. Mike and John have been friends for many years.He will be missed.
Jason and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a family member is incredibly difficult and my thoughts are certainly with you during this time.
Dearest Candi & Jason, your dear dad was such a unique man. He had a special way of making each of his friends feel so very special when they were with him. He was such a polite, kind, considerate, caring man. John was a true Gentleman, always with a quick smile, chuckle and laugh. He had a big heart with big love for so many. John was a peach of a fellow. God Bless him in Heaven and All his family here on earth.
In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.
Like So Many, i Loved JohnE So Much, and always will. He was such a dear, dear friend and best buddy.
Sincerely, Kristi
Kind, Charming, Unique John was Such a Sweet Heart and Real Gentleman. It was a true pleasure to know him for all of 30 years. God Bless John in Heaven and his family here on earth. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen. Thank You to his family for his Beautiful Memorial Tribute one week ago today, Tuesday, August 3rd. Sincerely, Kristi and friends
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