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The Life of EDWARD MARTIN THORNTON

Edward M. Thornton, 69, passed away Monday, June 27, 2005 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton''s Near Highland Memory Gardens with burial in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Edward was born July 11, 1935 in Des Moines and served in the US Army.  He worked with the Department of Transportation for 42 years, retiring as a Maintenance Supervisor.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time at his cottage in Clear Lake.

Mr. Thornton is survived by his wife, Linda; his son, Ryan Thornton; four sisters, Bonnie Pontisso, Shirley Havens, Karen Freeman, all of Des Moines, and Wilma Johnson of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by four sisters, Barbara Wike, Patricia Wadsworth, Minnie Warner, and Colleen Knouf.

Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Animal Rescue League.

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