Lloyd Alan Thornton

DECLO – Lloyd “Skip” Alan Thornton, age 81, of Declo, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Skip was born October 10, 1935, in Egeland, Towner County, North Dakota to Lloyd Abraham Thornton and Agnes Marian Rassmussen. At the age of eight, his family moved to Medford, Oregon where he attended school through the eighth grade. Skip then moved to Burley, Idaho at the age of 16. He married the love of his life, Lola May Kinsey, on June 8, 1956. They are the parents of five children.

Skip began working at the age of 16 for Ralph Thornton Construction. He spent the majority of his life pouring concrete for building bridges and other structures. During this time he took the time to pass on his great work ethic to each of his children. His sons followed in his footsteps in the construction industry. Skip retired in 2000, but couldn’t sit still for long before he returned to work. He continued to work until the age of 77, and retired completely in July of 2013.

Skip was an avid fisherman, hunter, and collector of model cars. He also loved to ride his four-wheeler.

Skip is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lola; his five children, Vern (Barbara) Thornton, Joyce (Cecil) Amen, Rob (Barbie) Thornton, Tracy (Sara) Thornton, and Kasey (Karen) Thornton; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-granchildren; two great-great-granchildren; two brothers, Bob and Ron; three sisters, Dolly, Lois, and Mickey; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Jack.

A graveside service to honor Skip will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 28, at the Declo Cemetery. A visitation for friends and family will take place from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley.