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Obituary for POORE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday August 24, 2008

Ida Elvina Therkelsen Poore, 91, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1990, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2008. She was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on October 10, 1916. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wilson Poore and her sister, Katherine Williams of Denver, Colorado. Robert was a lawyer with the Jones, Day Law Firm in Cleveland, Ohio, where they were both long time residents of Gates Mill, Ohio. She is survived by her son, Gregory Robert Poore and his wife, Jean; their three sons, Richard, Michael, and Matthew Poore; and daughter, Julie Ann Thompson and their families which include, eight great grandchildren, all in Cleveland, Ohio. Her daughter, Barbara Throckmorton and her husband, Rex, live in Albuquerque along with her grandson Scott Throckmorton, wife Susan and great granddaughters, twins Paige and Amanda. Another grandson, John Throckmorton lives in Loveland, Ohio along with his wife, Robin and her great-grandchildren, Tyler and Emily. Her niece, Patricia Hardison, lives in Littleton, Colorado. Ida has had a 40-year interest in raising, training and showing her beloved Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs. She was an avid reader and was keenly interested in politics. She will be laid to rest in Chicago alongside her beloved husband. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com


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