Pauline F. Thornton's Obituary
Pauline Faye "Polly" Thornton, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2017 in Gig Harbor, Washington. Born January 19, 1924, in Tacoma, Washington to Vernon and Rose Drake, she was married to her husband Leslie for 53 wonderful years. She is survived by her children Richard, Randy, Paul, and David; grandchildren Shelley, Jeff, Lisa, Leslie, Jennifer, Matthew, Sarah, Katie, Christopher, Heathe, and Rachael; her legacy will also live on in her 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leslie; daughter-in-law Mary Lou Thornton, and a granddaughter Rachael. She will be missed, and is loved, by many family and friends. Please honor the life, and memory, of Pauline by leaving cherished memories, messages and photos for her family on this guestbook page.
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