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Walter Francis “Pete” Thorp

Birth	:	3 Aug 1927 Synarep, Okanogan County, Washington, USA
Death	:	12 Sep 2009 Spokane County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Tunk Valley Cemetery, Riverside, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.5222015, -119.3242035
Plot	:	Block 6, Plot 56
Description	:	PARENTS: Bryan Lee Nelson Thorp, Lucinda 'Lulu' Jane Colbert MARRIAGE: Lorraine Olive Atkinson DATE: July 11, 1953 MILITARY: US ARMY Enlistment Date: 20 Oct 1945 Release Date: 13 Nov 1946 Record Series: Marriage Records Collection: King County Marriage Records, 1855-Present County: King Reference Number: kingcoarchmc190996 Groom's Name: Walter Francis Thorp Bride's Name: Lorraine Olive Atkinson Marriage Date: 7-11-1953 (Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Record) Record Series: Death Records Collection: Washington State Death Records County: Statewide Reference Number: 4412932D-9D39-9048-BA66-708FADC72343 Person-Last-Name: THORP Person-First-Name: WALTER Person-Mi: F Death County: Spokane County Sex: M Residence County: Spokane County Death-Date: 9/12/2009 Age-Primary: 82 Record Series: Death Records Collection: Social Security Death Index - Washington County: Statewide First Name: WALTER Last Name: THORP Middle Name:... Read More	PARENTS: Bryan Lee Nelson Thorp, Lucinda 'Lulu' Jane Colbert MARRIAGE: Lorraine Olive Atkinson DATE: July 11, 1953 MILITARY: US ARMY Enlistment Date: 20 Oct 1945 Release Date: 13 Nov 1946 Record Series: Marriage Records Collection: King County Marriage Records, 1855-Present County: King Reference Number: kingcoarchmc190996 Groom's Name: Walter Francis Thorp Bride's Name: Lorraine Olive Atkinson Marriage Date: 7-11-1953 (Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Record) Record Series: Death Records Collection: Washington State Death Records County: Statewide Reference Number: 4412932D-9D39-9048-BA66-708FADC72343 Person-Last-Name: THORP Person-First-Name: WALTER Person-Mi: F Death County: Spokane County Sex: M Residence County: Spokane County Death-Date: 9/12/2009 Age-Primary: 82 Record Series: Death Records Collection: Social Security Death Index - Washington County: Statewide First Name: WALTER Last Name: THORP Middle Name: FRANCIS Last Contact Location: SPOKANE, WA Last Residence Zipcode: 99205 Verification Code: P (Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Death Records) *************************************** Walter Francis Thorp Spokane, WA Walt was a "Bloomie," having run all Bloomsday runs. He passed away suddenly while participating in a local run on September 12, 2009, ~ God speed. Walt was born on August 3, 1927, at Synarep, WA. He was the third of four children. Following high school graduation, Walt "Pete" was drafted into the Army in 1947. He fought the "Battle of Fort Lewis," and later started his college career at Central Washington University. While there, he played football, was a member of the track team, elected Track Captain and was also Inspirational Leader for three years. He graduated from Central in 1953, with a Bachelor's degree, and in 1964, with a Master's degree in Education. It was at CWU, where he met and then married his soul mate, Lorraine. They celebrated their 56th Anniversary on July 11, 2009. From 1953-1969, he was a teacher and coach and Principal at Wilson Creek Schools. He then continued on from 1969-83, where he was Principal and Athletic Director at Odessa High School. Walt was a recipient of many awards and honors: to name a few, he was the first Athletic Director from WIAA District 7 on the Washington Secondary School Athletic Administrator's (WSSAAA) Board; during his career, he was WIAA District 7 Executive Secretary for 24 years, and elected President of WSSAAA and was their representative at the National Conference in Washington D.C. in 1972; a member of Washington School Principal Management Team Honor Roll from 1981-82; and he received the SWABS 25 year award from the Greater Spokane Sports Association. He became a fixture at the State B Basketball tournaments, serving as Assistant Boys' Tournament Director for nine years, and Girls' Tournament Director for five years. Walt was also a member of WIAA District 6 Board for nine years, and then President for two years; Administrator of the Year for WIAA District 7 Activity Association in 1982-83; Bi-County Administrator of the Year in 1983-84; and was elected to the Washington State Athletic Director's Hall of Fame in 1991, and to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Hall of Fame in 2008. Walt will be especially missed by his loving wife, Lorraine; his two daughters and their spouses, Dianne (Doug) Kennedy and Annette (Cal) Barta; and also his two granddaughters, Danielle and Kenzie; along with a special nephew and spouse, Michael (Carla) Darrah. The Celebration of Walt's Life will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009, at 1:00 p.m, at The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln, Spokane, WA, Riplinger Funeral Home is in care of arrangements. (Source: Wenatchee World, The (Washington) Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009) (Source: Tunk Valley Cemetery Index Records, Internment.net updated April 5, 2016)

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Walter Francis “Pete” Thorp's memorial is located at: Tunk Valley Cemetery, Riverside, Okanogan County, USA.
When did Walter Francis “Pete” Thorp death?
Walter Francis “Pete” Thorp death on 12 Sep 2009 in Spokane County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 48.5222015
Longitude: -119.3242035

Family Members:

Parent

Bryan Lee Thorp

(1897 - 1931)

Lucinda Jane “LuLu” Colbert Thorp

(1892 - 1967)

Siblings

LeRoy Vernon “Roy” Thorp

(1925 - 2006)

Betty Mabel Thorp Sutton

(1929 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Tunk Valley Cemetery
Riverside, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5222015, -119.3242035

2. Cook Family Cemetery
Carlton, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6083300, -119.3544400

3. Cook Place Cemetery
Tonasket, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6083330, -119.3544440

4. Phillip Raux Gravesite
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Coordinate: 48.6271800, -119.3308500

5. Swipkin Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.4664270, -119.4618660

6. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.4944400, -119.5022200

7. Anglin Cemetery
Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6627700, -119.2783400

8. Sand Flats Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.4157600, -119.4836600

9. Brooks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.3786110, -119.3941670

10. Stoddard Gravesite
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Coordinate: 48.4531140, -119.5411680

11. Saint Marys Mission Catholic Cemetery
Omak, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3752800, -119.4452800

12. South Pine Creek Cemetery
Riverside, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5925900, -119.5663400

13. Booher Grave
Riverside, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3409070, -119.3244000

14. Aeneas Valley Cemetery
Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5751200, -119.0513500

15. Omak Memorial Cemetery
Okanogan, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3874000, -119.5565800

16. Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens
Omak, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3911018, -119.5691986

17. Tonasket Cemetery
Tonasket, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7284400, -119.4328200

18. Spring Coulee Family Cemetery
Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3895950, -119.6289460

19. Pine Creek Cemetery
Tonasket, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6330560, -119.6502780

20. Okanogan City Cemetery
Okanogan, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3546982, -119.6061020

21. Ruby Cemetery
Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5085983, -119.7221985

22. Ellisforde Mission Cemetery
Ellisforde, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7908300, -119.3972300

23. Conconully Cemetery
Conconully, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5441600, -119.7400100

24. Wauconda Cemetery
Wauconda, Okanogan County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7408300, -119.0597300