Thorpe, Samuel Skidmore Thorpe, III

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Thorpe, Samuel Skidmore III "Sam" Age 80, of Edina MN, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 6th, 2014 after an amazing 9 year extension of his life by an anonymous organ donor. A lifelong resident of Edina, Sam was born on March 10th, 1934 beloved son of Samuel and Emilie Thorpe. He graduated from Lake Forest Academy-Illinois and Trinity College, Hartford, CT. After in which he enlisted in the Navy and served as an officer from 1957 to 1960. His professional career spanned over 30 years in real estate culminating in his leadership of Thorpe Bros. Real Estate group which celebrated its 100th anniversary under his leadership. During this time Sam was recognized for his professionalism and integrity. Sam's reach spanned across many associations and organizations. He served as the past President of the Minneapolis Board of Realtors and received the award of Minnesota Realtor of the Year in 1981. Past President and Director of the Surdna Foundation of New York, Sam was an active member of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis serving as both an officer and director of the organization. He also served on the Executive Board of the Minneapolis Viking Council for the Boy Scouts of America. A lifelong active member of his church St. Stephen's Episcopal Church of Edina and treasurer of the James R. Thorpe Foundation, Sam always gave more of himself for the improvement of the world we live in. Sam's passion for life included duck hunting, fishing, gardening, the North Shore and of course watching his Vikings and Twins disappoint him year after year, though his loyalty never wavered. His love of God, country, and family seemed to have no bounds and his uncond-itional support and generosity were legendary. Sam is survived by his wife Ginni and children: Skip (Lynelle), Stephen, Scott, Dan Fraher (Danielle) and Leisa Fraher. Six grandchildren also graced his life: Autumn Thorpe, Lydia Thorpe, Angela Thorpe, Leslie Fraher, Renee Fraher, and Garrett Fraher: two sisters Mary "Peg" (Jim) Lowman and Josephine "Josie" Thorpe and seven nieces and nephews and many cousins. A Memorial Service in celebration of Sam's extraordinary life will be held on Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 4439 W. 50th Street, Edina, MN 55424. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Islet Transplant and Research Fund # 11406. Checks should be made out to the University of Minnesota Foundation, 200 Oak Street SE #500, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

Published on September 9, 2014