Birth date: Feb 2, 1971 Death date: Jan 1, 2017
Thorngren Jr., John (Jack) Thomas, beloved son of Barbara Buchel and John Thorngren, Sr., February 2, 1971 to January 1, 2017, entered God’s Glory after years of multiple, disabling health conditions. “And God shall wipe away all Read Obituary
Jack celebrating his dad's 76th birthday.
Without a doubt Jack was an original. Although it has been many years since we have seen Jack we have often thought of him. Our family has so many fond memories of the time that we spent with him at Notre Dame and also at our home with our son Gerry, Jr. His humor was appreciated by our entire family as he impersonated the characters on Saturday Night Live and of course his rendition of the song, "Take this Job and Shove It". My husband and I couldn't help but reminisces about the night he spent the night and when our 92 year old Grandma was surprised by Jack as he impersonated a ghost– he was supposed to surprise Gerry, Jr. but accidentally mixed up the bedrooms and entered her room by mistake rather than Gerry Jr's. Needless to say, I'm not sure who was more shocked, but it certainly got the household's attention and has been a cause for laughter for many years. We are so sorry for your loss. We'll remember him in our prayers and hope that your memories of the good times will see you through this time of sorrow. – Marlene Lingle
Jack with a sparkler on July 4th. in Ohio. John Crane put on a spectacular fireworks show.
Family Christmas.
Jack and his good friend Mark.
Mary Beth and John Crane getting ready for the Motley Crue concert in Cincinnati 2014.
John, Barbara and Mary Beth: I am so sorry to hear the news of Jack's passing. He was always so funny as a kid. I will always remember his funny comments at the Pritchett 4th of July parties in Fort Worth. I remember later in life he came to see a show I played when I was in my 20s, and he was the only one there!! My band had a good time playing for Jack and we all talked on breaks and even to each other during the show on a number of topics! He was smoking cigarettes then and I think the other guitar player in my group even had a few smokes with Jack. Jack was a very gentle, smart and courageous man. My condolences and peace to you all. Reed Easterwood
W.T. White graduation photo.
Jack and his friend, Rex.
I met Jack while working at Tom Thumb. He was a great clerk and I think he earned the honor of Clerk Of The Month. We later became friends as I left Tom Thumb. We saw a few concerts together including Green Day and Mad At The World. He was a sweet guy and enjoyed life. It was sad to hear about his declining health. I will always remember one of his favorite expressions: "It's cool, man!"
