Ellan is survived by her daughters Stephanie Malone Thorson (and son-in-law Michael Leroy Davis) and Jennifer Callahan Thorson (and son-in-law Richard James Renomeron), her brother Tyree Stockwell Ford of Ruxton, MD, and her grandsons, Wesley Esteban Thorson Renomeron and Aaron Glen Thorson Renomeron. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col Glen James Thorson (USA Ret.)
Ellan was born on July 8, 1944 in New York, NY. She was the daughter of Julia Malone Stockwell (nee Tyree) and Melville Cornelius Stockwell, and the step-daughter of Stephen Hyland Ford IV. She graduated from the College of Notre Dame of Maryland in 1966 with a degree in Fine Arts. She married Glen James Thorson of Chicago, IL, an officer in the United States Army on July 29, 1967. The couple moved frequently following Glen’s postings. Daughter Stephanie was born in West Point, NY and daughter Jennifer was born in Killeen, Texas. After Glen’s retirement from the Army in 1981, the family settled in Annapolis, MD where Ellan pursued many interests including raising and showing Golden Retrievers, running her own typing business, and membership in many genealogical organizations. Her daughters remember her as a loving mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals.
Ellan was an accomplished painter and often displayed her artwork in her home. She was a generous and witty individual who loved history and who was passionate about genealogy . She was an active and dedicated member of the the Anne Arundel County Public Library board and many genealogical societies, and often volunteered making hats and lap robes for veterans organizations.
A funeral is scheduled for Saturday, October 27 at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, in College Park, MD, with a reception to follow. The Rev. Kristen Tossell Pitts will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ellan’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Anne Arundel County Public Library Board, (https://www.aacpl.net/foundation) Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue and Sanctuary (http://www.almostheaven-golden-retriever-rescue.org/), or to Bacone College (http://www.bacone.edu/give). Condolences can be sent to Stephanie and Jennifer by mail, or to https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/annapolis-md/ellan-thorson-8009489. The family would like to thank Hospice of the Chesapeake and Home Instead Senior Care for their care and dedication.
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