Scott Ellis Thornton

March 17, 1951 - March 18, 2020 (69 years old)

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March 17, 1951 - March 18, 2020 (69 years old)

Pahrump, Nevada

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“Scott was a boyhood friend of mine in Wisconsin. He was highly intelligent and loved to laugh. He ...”

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Scott Ellis Thornton Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Scott Ellis Thornton (Pahrump, Nevada), who passed away on March 18, 2020 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

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February 22, 2022

Steve Ruppel lit a candle

“Scott was a boyhood friend of mine in Wisconsin. He was highly intelligent and loved to laugh. He had many friends in our hometown that cared for him. We will all miss him and shall remember him fondly.”

April 4, 2020

John Jordan lit a candle

“I first met Scott in 1993 through the Houston Geological Society International Explorationist Group. Scott thought me how to get talks for or monthly meetings. I continued to interact neither Scott for the next 25 years through the HGS and the AAPG. I will miss Scott and our many conversations on international geology. John Jordan President of the AAPG Division of Professional Affairs (DPA)”

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May 5, 2020

Jonnie Peterson wrote a sympathy message

“Will miss you scott .......fun times together growin ‘ up in bloomer . You made visits up there to see your brothers , and i always tried to catch up with you if i knew you were in town . Rest in peace my brother !”

April 21, 2020

Ed Joyce wrote a sympathy message

“Scott was my best buddy in houston for many years. He was a real character! As you can see from the posted photos, there were two scotts. On one hand being quite professorial and on the other hand he liked to smoke his weed. We did a lot together around houston. Scott took a real turn down-hill over the last few years. I made an attempt to talk with him when he visited me in oregon and on the phone but he was pretty far out there. Intervention therapy was needed. I'll miss scotty!”

April 5, 2020

Edwin Robert Goter wrote a sympathy message

“Scott was a gentle, warm man who was a creative geologist who could generate business opportunities using "big-picture" thinking. He knew how to enjoy life. It is saddening to learn of his passing. We're thinking of you scott! Win goter”

April 5, 2020

Kirk Geno wrote a sympathy message

“I worked with Scott in the California District of Shell Oil Company in the 1980’s. He was good to work with. Great guy and will be missed.”

April 4, 2020

John Berry wrote a sympathy message

“I remember scott well from the hgs international meetings, where he was a stalwart in the 1990s already. He was one of the most outgoing and friendly people there, and it is a blow to know that he is gone. John berry”

April 4, 2020

Charles Sternbach wrote a sympathy message

“It was great to know Scott Thornton and work with him on projects for the HGS. Scott was dedicated, smart, funny and he organized wonderful geological programs for all to benefit. Sending caring thoughts to his family and friends around the globe.”

April 4, 2020

Linda Sternbach wrote a sympathy message

“Scott thornton was an important member of the houston geological society in the 2000s. He was awarded a president award in 2001 for his work in the hgs international explorationists group. I knew him quite well and talked to him at hgs meetings in those years. He had a quick mind and a fun sense of humor. He was well liked by hgs members and gave technical talks. Please accept our condolences on his passing. Linda sternbach (hgs past president) [email protected]”

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