Thora Minton

Thora "Terry" E. Minton died March 6, 2003 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. She was 73.She was born April 16, 1929 in Blackfoot, Idaho to LaRoy and Audrey (Campbell) Bradley.She married Ronald W. Minton November 15, 1980 in Forks, Washington.She was a cook for several years and in the evergreen's business.She enjoyed crafts, collecting dolls. She also enjoyed taking care of her family.Thora was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.She is survived by her husband, Ron Minton of Port Orchard, Washington; sons - David Roy Schauer (and wife, Mary) of Port Orchard, Washington, Jesse Arthur Schauer (and wife, Eleanor) of Port Orchard, Washington, Joel Edward Schauer (and wife, Donna) of Wakefield, Nebraska; daughters - Mary Diane Grove (and husband, William) of Indian Head, Maryland, Michele Janene Adams in Marysville, Washington, Shaun Ellen Tobert (and husband, Matthew) of Copalis Beach, Washington; sister - Elsie Rae Hansen of Allyn, Washington; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 2 great/great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: daughter, Gayle Rae Ashe, and sister, Verda Kitzmiller.Memorial Donations may be made to:American Cancer SocietyKitsap UnitP.O. Box 2383Bremerton, WA 98310 or American Lung Association of Washington2625 Third AvenueSeattle, WA 98121