Orval D. Thornton Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Orval D. Thornton of Garden City, Kansas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Orval left this world on November 10, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Orval "Pete" Thornton and Hazel Thornton (McDonald); his son Shelby Thornton; and his siblings, Mary Jane Miller and LaVergne Allmer.
He is survived by: his wife Eloise Thornton; his children, Shannon Thornton of Bison and Shon (Karen Thornton) of Garden City; and his grandchildren, Shawna (Ted North) of McCracken, Patrick Jennings of Bison, KS, Erin Jennings of LaCrosse, Megan Erb of Hays, Kori (Garett Longoria) of Garden City, Kale (Tyler Thornton) of Garden City, Shari (Tony Weber) of Overland Park, Kayla Thornton of Little Rock and Mason Thornton of Russellville. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Garden Valley Retirement Village in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.
