Gerry Patrick Thornburgh Obituary (1934

Gerald " Gerry" Patrick Thornburgh, 80, of Bremerton, Wa passed away on March 15, 2015. Gerry was born on March 17, 1934 to Harvey P and Elaine A. (Saunders) Thornburgh in Tiffin, OH. A graduate of Bremerton High School, Gerry went on to serve honorably in the US Army. After his service, Gerry graduated from Olympic College in 1957 with an Associate Degree in science and went on to work for the City of Bremerton for nearly 40 years, retiring as Office Engineer. He married Linda Duffield on September 1, 1972 in Belfair. Gerry was a long time member of the YMCA, who enjoyed model railroading and had a special love for his dogs and kitties. Gerry is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dale; and sister, Lois. Gerry's memory will live on with his loving wife of 42 years, Linda; sons, James (Ceilita) and Michael (Melissa); daughter, Marnie Cunningham (Ed); and several grandchildren. Inurnment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Kitsap County at http://hospicekc.org/waystogive-makeagift.php