Robert S. "Bob" Thon
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D - April 29, 2012
Robert (Bob) S. Thon, 69, of
Grand Junction, Colorado passed
away April 24, 2012.
Bob was born in Owatonna, MN
on April 18, 1943, an only child
of A. Robert and Faye (Thompson)
Thon. Bob graduated from
Owatonna High School in 1961,
and four years later graduated
from the University of Minnesota.
On November 25, 1970, he married his late wife, Wallis (Nottingham)
Thon, of 38 years in Longmont, CO. Bob worked as a real estate
agent in Denver, CO for over 20 years where he and his wife
raised their two children. In 2002, he and his wife moved to Grand
Junction to enjoy the many outdoor activities the valley provides.
During Bob's retirement years he enjoyed playing the piano at many
retirement centers, assisted living facilities, and special events
across Western Colorado.
Robert is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lisa
Thon-Kollar and Steve Kollar of Grand Junction, and daughter and
son-in-law, Paige Thon and Scott Waters of Mestrino, Italy. Robert
was preceded in death by his wife, Wallis Thon, and parents, A.
Robert and Faye Thon.
A memorial service will be held at Martin Mortuary, 550 North
Avenue, Grand Junction at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1st.
Donations may be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western
Colorado, 3090B North 12th St. Grand Junction 81506.
Arrangements entrusted to www.MartinMortuary.com.
