Jake Thornton

Thornton John Jake Jacob John Jake Thornton, age 18, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2009 in Sylvania Township. Jake was born in Toledo to John and Laurie LaValley Thornton on March 15, 1991. He was a 2009 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School where he was very active with the Wildcat hockey program. Jake was proud to have been selected to play in the Ohio High School Coaches Association All Star Game in Columbus, OH his senior year. Jake was talented in art, music, and played both the guitar and drums. He was attending classes at Lourdes College in Sylvania to study business. Jake was an adventurous spirit who enjoyed snowboarding, sky diving, and his dirt bike. Jake is survived by his parents, John and Laurie; brother, Ryan Heidi Pelger; sisters, Rebecca and Gabrielle; grandfather, James Thornton; grandparents, Richard and Mary Ann LaValley; and a very loving extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Thornton. Jake had many special people in his life including his cousins. He also was a loyal friend to so many, always willing to give his time, support, good humor, and love for life. Visitation will be at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. west of Corey Rd. on Friday from 2-9:00pm. There will be sharing of memories Saturday at 10:00am at the funeral home followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 Main St., Sylvania at 11:00am. Interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.