Elizabeth "Liz" Thornlow

Elizabeth “Liz” Thornlow

On June 7, 2019 passed away at the age of 87.

She was born July 26, 1931 in Cranston, Wisconsin to John and Valeria Ratliff. After moving to Palmer, Alaska in the mid 1940’s, Liz met and married James “Jim” Thornlow. Together they had 5 children: Donald, Steven, Christopher, Debra and Kathleen. Liz worked the early years at the Pearl White Laundry, moving on to the Palmer Post Office after the laundry burned in 1969. She was a familiar face at the Post Office for over 20 years, memorizing most everyone by their box numbers. She always had a deep love for bingo and card playing, and spent the majority of her days in pursuit of them after Jim passed in 1995. Many knew her to have a competitive spirit and a fierce desire to win. She was also a giving and generous soul, always ready with a helping hand or donation. Very staunch in her support of all things American, she revered the flag, her country and all military personnel. Liz dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren!

Elizabeth was preceeded in death by her loving husband, Jim, her children Steve and Kathy, her parents and all her siblings.

She is survived by her sons, Donald (Pam) and Chris (Cindy), daughter Debra, grandchildren James, Jared, Dennis, Michele, KelseyAnn, Lauren, Andrew and Patricia. She was blessed with 10 great-grandchildren.

A potluck celebration of life will be held on Saturday June 29, 2019 from 1 ‘o clock PM to 5 ‘o clock PM in memory of Liz and Kathy. Please bring a dish to share in lieu of flowers.