Birth date: Aug 14, 1942 Death date: Aug 22, 2017
Ron Thorp August 14, 1942 - August 22, 2017 Ronald Thorp, age 75, of Ankeny - surrounded by his family and close friends - passed away peacefully on August 22nd at The Bridges at Ankeny. A gathering of friends and family will be 1 Read Obituary
Jennifer- So sorry for your loss of a great father. I have fond memories of your parents while we were neighbors on 28th street in Ames. Ron also was instrumental in guiding me to the Tool & Die trade, which ended up being a perfect match for me. May the God of comfort be with you, in Jesus's powerful name. -Scott Sonksen & family
Jennifer - My most sincere sympathy for you and your family. I remember visiting with your father and seeing the passion he had for education and the vocational arts. May you find support from the many people that knew, respected, and appreciated your dad. Jim Quarnstrom
I can remember my two uncle's (Ronnie & Denny) when I was a wee little girl out @ our Great Gramma Brown's house in Yucaipa, CA. I remember those two throwing my brother Phil into the pool and having a great time with each other. When I would call my uncle later in our live's, I would say "Hey how's my favorite uncle in Iowa or hey uncle this is your favorite niece in Cali" He would answer me, I'm your only uncle in Iowa or your my only niece in Cali. That was the long version of "Hello" between us. My point is, it has been a pleasure having my uncle in my life, NO matter how little it was. He was a generous and giving man of his time and took care of everyone. He will always be remembered in my heart as a Light of Love.
We were shocked and sadden to here of Ronnies passing. When Linda and Denny began dating, they would take me, at age 6, over to the Thorp haouse. I was teased without mercy by Denny, Ronnie and Francis. I loved every minute of it. As I grew we would see Ronnie and Vicky at family events. After Vicky passed Ronnie invited Doug, Linda, and I to his place in Ames. We enjoyed ut so much. Doug played golf with Ronnie and they had a great time together. May your fond memories of this fun, kind man, comfort you at this time and live forever in your hearts. Doug and Kathy Jensen
Ron was always so good to my parents as well as being a fabulous friend to my sister and her husband. If Dad and Mom needed any type of work done on their condo, Ron was always willing to come and get it done for them. We are lifting up prayers for all of Ron's family and friends.
Kevin & Barb Maher
