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“Dear Mrs Thorp, Even though I met Roy just in the last year and knew him only from jams in Vancouver and Amboy, he was an important part of my...Read More »
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1 of 7 | Posted by: Georgia Long - Vancouver, WA
“We are sorry to hear about your loss. Roy will be missed by the Grist Mill folks. They talked about him lovingly today when we visited. Best...Read More »
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2 of 7 | Posted by: Captain Crystal - Battle Ground, WA
“Roy was taken from us way too soon. I loved his smile when he was talking about something funny or dear to his heart! But more so, he gave me a...Read More »
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3 of 7 | Posted by: Marilyn Schnibbe - Beaverton, OR
“Roy was friends with my dad for many, many years. I remember him as a very kind person. Roy was such a gifted musician and carpenter. We were...Read More »
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Amy Schulz - Monmouth, OR
“So sad to hear about Roy passing. We all enjoyed his guitar and dobro playing with classic tunes he sung for the bluegrass jam at Pop Culture...Read More »
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Roslyn - Gresham, OR
“My precious friend....my heart breaks with you....may God's presence surround you completely, and your children & grandchildren as well. I'm so...Read More »
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6 of 7 | Posted by: Barbara Parkin-Smith - Vancouver, WA
“I am so sorry to hear about Roy. To let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers today. May the LORD give you peace.
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7 of 7 | Posted by: Kelly and Bette - Camas , WA
ROY EMMETT THORP November 13, 1934 ~ August 16, 2011 Roy Emmett Thorp was taken from us unexpectedly on August 16, 2011. He was born November 13, 1934 in Fairplay, CO. He attended Scappoose and Rosevelt High Schools and graduated in 1952. He worked as a Union Carpenter out of Local 1715. Roy was a self-taught musician, playing the banjo, guitar, and dobro. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching and building musical instruments. He volunteered at the The Cedar Creek Grist Mill where he served as their Treasurer. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marlys (Lueth) Thorp; his brothers and sisters, Sandra Haynie (Chuck), Janice McCluskey, Carol Johnson (Sven), Gus Thorp, and Joe Thorp; his son, Jay Thorp (Dianna) of La Center; son, Jerald Thorp (Sharon) of Vancouver; daughter, Jill Boyd (Randy) of Tukwila; six grandchildren, Brenda Liebman (Ron), Brian Thorp, Samuel Boyd, Anna Boyd, Zachary Boyd, and Bethany Boyd; and two great-grandchildren, Kate and Tess Liebman. A graveside service will be held Monday, August 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with a reception to follow in the Hospitality Room. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Friends of Cedar Creek Grist Mill, P.O. Box 1404, Woodland, WA 98674.
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