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Albert (Bert) Thorne was born in Leduc, Alberta and spent his childhood living in Millet, Alberta where his parents had a farm.
At the age of 21, he left the farm and moved to Red Deer, where he started a painting business with his brother Don. In 1953, Bert met his future wife Ruth (Kolm) and they were married in 1955. In 1958 they moved to Dawson Creek, BC, where Bert and his partner, Gordie Wagner started a painting business.
In 1964 Bert & Ruth moved to Kamloops where Ruth continues to reside to this day. Bert continued with painting when he got to Kamloops, but later moved on to other careers with Forestry and BC Parks.
Bert was an active and passionate member of the Kamloops curling community and was made a Life Member of the Kamloops Curling Club. Each winter, he chased the Holy Grail of a provincial curling championship, coming oh-so-close on so many occasions. Finally, in 1982, he teamed with Kelly Carin, George Stringer and Bus Ellis to win the B.C. Senior Men’s Championship. Wearing the Team B.C. sweater that he cherished so much, Bert and his team would go on to win a bronze medal at the 1982 Canadian Senior Men’s Championship in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
In 1988 Bert retired, and for many years to come he enjoyed fishing, golf and camping with his lifelong love & his friends. Bert & Ruthie also spent 10 years traveling south, snow birding in Arizona and spending time in Yuma & Mexico.
Bert is predeceased by his parents Jim & Edith Thorne and his brother Don.
He is survived by his loving wife Ruth, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bert passed away quietly on July 28, 2023 with his loved ones at his side.
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2023
Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique
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