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Dr. Jack Thorp

September 5, 1931 - May 3, 2005

Dr. Jack Thorp: Jack passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at San Francisco General Hospital at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 28 days. Graveside Memorial Services will be held at a later date. He enjoyed raising exotic floriculture and was an avid gardener. He was a patron of the theater and enjoyed international travel. He was active in bridge card groups and was an accomplished cook, who loved to entertain. His compassionate nature extended to his many beloved pets. Jack Thorp, son of Emmett and Lois Dye Thorp was born September 5, 1931 in Beaconsfield, IA. His family moved to Oskaloosa in 1937, where they farmed. Jack graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1948. He went to Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he was a member of Sigma Chi and earned a bachelors degree in Premed. He later attended Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, where he graduated in 1956. A few years later he returned to Tulane and earned a degree in Psychiatry. He practiced in California until his retirement. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Vern and Susan Thorp of Oskaloosa; a nephew and his wife, Jim Thorp and Lisa Kenyon of Cedar Rapids; a niece and her husband, Ann Thorp Brouwer and Cornie Brouwer of Oskaloosa, and a niece and her hsband, Lea Thorp and Michael Maloney of Vancouver, WA. He is also survived by several grand nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends. PDF Printable Version

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Dr. Jack Thorp: Jack passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at San Francisco General Hospital at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 28 days. Graveside Memorial Services will be held at a later date. He enjoyed raising exotic floriculture and was... View Obituary & Service Information

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