David Thornton

Profile Updated: June 1, 2014
Residing In Duluth, MN USA
Spouse/Partner Janet Thornton
Occupation Retired teacher
Children David, born 1970; Jonathan 1973; Paul 1978; Peter 1982
Grandchildren:
Mathew, 1996; Jared, 1999; More…Grace, 2002; Sadie, 2010; Layla, 2011; Casheon, 2013
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I graduated from Valparaiso University; married the woman I still enjoy life with; moved to Duluth, Mn.; worked in social work for 6yrs; became an Industrial Arts teacher; retired from teaching in Superior Wis. in 2005; raised 4 boys who have added three daughter-in-laws and six grand children to our family; I built my own home; enjoy gardening; living in God's great North Woods; I am an avid bicycle rider; I volunteered in recovery efforts on the Gulf Coast after Katrina starting in 2005 and four years after that; the last four years I do mission work in Honduras; I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.

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David Thornton posted a message.
Jun
21
Jun 21, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Hi Ed,

I want to encourage you to attend the 60 year class reunion picnic at Sheridan Park on August 17. I plan on being there and I would like to connect with you.

Your friend
Dave Thornton

Jun 21, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Hi Rich,

This is old hockey friend. I last sent you a note in 2914 encouraging you to connect with me at any of the events. I am now sending a similar request for you to reconnect at the 60 year reunion at Sheridan Park on August 17. I plan on traveling to Kenmore to attend this event. I hope you can come also.

Your hockey buddy
Dave Thornton

David Thornton has left an In Memory comment for Garth M Potts.
Apr
03
Apr 03, 2024 at 1:19 PM

 

Rest in peace Garth.  Garth and I grew up together two houses apart on Zimmerman Blvd. (at least until Junior High when he moved down the street past Colvin).  I always knew about Garth's artistic abilities even at a young age.  It appears that Garth was a true blessing for all during his life.  

 

 

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Mar 27, 2016 at 11:15 PM

Posted on: Mar 26, 2016 at 2:13 PM

Just back from Alaska!
Aug 13, 2015 at 10:12 PM
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Aug 13, 2015 at 1:46 PM

Posted on: Aug 12, 2015 at 11:02 AM

I just wanted to update people on what I have been able to do since I hobbled in at last years reunion with a cane. At that time I was recovering from a broken hip that I suffered on a bike ride in Wisconsin. I just completed a ride across Iowa (Ragbrai) at the end of July by doing 6 consecutive 100 plus days and a total of 700 miles for the week. In June, I finished the ride Wisconsin that I got hurt on last year by completing 500 miles. I guess all that exercise in Mr. Amo's Phy Ed class paid off.

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Nov 23, 2014 at 11:06 AM

Posted on: Nov 23, 2014 at 4:33 AM

David Thornton posted a message.
Jul 05, 2014 at 1:53 PM

Carol, it is nice to see you on the class web site. I wish you would reconsider and join us at the reunion.

Jun 04, 2014 at 4:29 PM

I am glad you finally signed on to the site. I wish you would respond to the site and say that you will go to the reunion or even join us on the school tour. At either place, we could run into each other and catch-up on old times. We can even share some of our hockey memories or even what we have done in hockey since HS. This is your old friend, Dave Thornton.

David Thornton posted a message.
Jun 03, 2014 at 1:17 AM

Ed, I just noticed that you signed on to the site. I know that it is late to sign up for the reunion, but they are not going to talk to the restaurant until June 4. You may still have time to get on the list. I will be there and it will be great to get together with you. Remember that bike ride we took to Bradford, Pa when we were in 9th grade? Well I did it again, solo, two summers ago. I hope to get in touch with you. Let me know how I can do that. I plan to be in Buffalo for about one week around the reunion.

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Jun 01, 2014 at 3:04 PM

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Jun 01, 2014 at 3:26 PM

Posted on: May 31, 2014 at 7:00 PM

There is only one more day left Patti, I hope you decide to join us at the reunion. 50 years only comes by once, I do not think we will make the 100th.

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Dec 17, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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