KST8KAT...I never knew you personally, but you
always had interesting and insightful comments on GPC. I know your brother and
he is truly a great guy. All my best wishes to your family in this time or
need. They should be encouraged howeve, knowing that you are in a much better
place and God has called home one of "His" people. I will continue to pray for
your family and their well-being. Praise God that we all hav the knowlege that
we have the ability to be with the Lord forever should we only ask abd receive.
Steve DeWerff Elwoodcat
Sherry Workman
Wichita, KS
My daughter asked me what I remember about Jack when he was younger. I told
her that he was very much like he was when he was older- a charming man with
solid values and a good heart.
My daughter’s question made me think more about how I would describe who Jack
was.
These are some thoughts to the loving memory of Jack Thorne, my very good friend
and compatriot in parenthood.
Jack was a grower. He liked to grow things. Jack was a producer. Jack liked
to produce. He produced many wonderful things that enhance all our lives. Jack
was a builder. As he built, he put an essence of himself into every aspect of
the process. Because Jack has left us with so many beautiful things that has in
it, his essence, he will indeed live on far beyond this day.
Jack built songs and made music –What a wonderful talent he had. From playing
instruments to vocals his songs were melodies that could touch your heart or
paint a picture of a flower in your mind’s eye (Iris). Jack’s music came from
his heart, from some core place within himself. If we listen to his songs we
hear a lot about Jack’s life in the music his made. Jack gave us his music and
in his music Jack’s song will live on.
Jack produced three wonderful children - Megan, Ashley, and Adam –
Megan, a beautiful young woman, strong, passionate about life, sweet. At a
crossroads in her life that challenge her. I have no doubt that she will rise
to the occasion with the same strength and passion that Jack instilled with such
caring and love in his youngest daughter. Megan, remember and believe he still
holding your hand and interwoven within your heart.
Ashley, a beautiful young woman that amazed and pleased Jack from the day she
was born. Although not, at first, knowing what to expect from a child of his
own, Jack was constantly delighted by and proud of his first child. He always
adored you. Ashley, remember and believe that he will still be walking by your
side tomorrow as he has been all your life.
Adam, a handsome young man, that will carry on his father’s “Thorne” name line.
When Jack talked about Adam he did so with a serene satisfaction of pride in his
face. Jack was always impressed and proud of what he called Adam’s “goodness”.
He loved Adam’s spirit and sense of value. Jack’s laughter and spirit will live
on in his son. That is why Jack had that look of serene satisfaction on his
face. Adam, remember and believe that if you ever need Jack look within
yourself and he will be there.
Jack built a loving family where before none existed - Even though the times
that Jack’s family (Jack, Vickie, Ashley, Adam, and Megan) were all together
were not often enough, I can tell you their family meetings were always
interesting and entertaining.
During Ashley’s graduation party at my house I was blessed to have Jack and all
the gang visiting with us. By the end of the evening, after everyone else had
left, between Jack, Vickie, Megan, Ashley and Adam, together made me laugh so
hard, tears came to my eyes. Jack, Vickie, and Megan ended up spending the
night with us because we enjoyed the pleasure of their company so much we
insisted they stay. I remember when they were leaving in the car home and I
happen to notice everyone departing company, especially Jack, was leaving
smiling. Thank you Jack, for that enjoyable moment in time.
Jack built friendships that lasted a lifetime – I would not presume to come
close to knowing all of Jack’s friends because he had friends wherever he went.
I do know that Jack’s trustworthy nature, his sense of loyalty, his charm, and
his knack of making someone laugh out loud, were a strong foundation for the
friendships in made and kept all his life. As his friend we understood the
essentials of him, the shape of the spirit that lived in his heart, and the
strength of that heart which was, for Jack, the compass for his life.
Jack grew flowers and plants - he grew and took care of plant life in his job,
and he lovingly built his own beautiful yard and garden. His job at the nursery
let him use his hands and creative talent to grow cool plant and flower life in
a nursery. I am sure he was happy spending his days growing plant life – Jack
the grower. For Jack it would have been satisfying and rewarding.
Jack’s legacy is that seedling of his essence which lives on in all the lives he
has touched. An element of himself which lives on in all Jack has grown, built,
and produced in his lifetime; in his family, in his children, in his music, in
his friendships, in his gardens, and in the people he cared for and loved.
Jack’s legacy to us, his family and friends, was already with us last week, it
is with us today, and with us it will live on. He lived the most important
parts of life with grace and style.
Thank you Maurice and Delores for your son, he is one man in this world that did
indeed make an amazing difference.
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