Samuel Willis Thorndike

Sam Thorndike, 67, of Davenport passed away on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Following cremation, a memorial luncheon will be held at Club Mokan, 4227 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, on Sunday, March 18, 2012, from1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.

He was born December 30, 1944 in Davenport, a son of Norris and Caroline (Conners) Thorndike. On August 22, 1964 he married Anita Meier in Davenport. They later divorced.

Prior to his retirement he was employed as a mechanic. An avid racing fan, he enjoyed both NASCAR and drag racing.

Survivors include his children: Brenda (Brad) McCoy, Penny Thorndike (Kevin Canning), Brian Thorndike (Shelby Berry), and Paul (Rachel) Thorndike; grandchildren: Holly, Jay, Samantha, Kayla, Zach, Mitch, Ethan, Kailee, Kayla, Zach, Keiara, Loree, Kelly, Brianna, and Paul, Jr.; great grandchildren: Addilyn and Cahri; brother and sister: Pete and Darlene; sister-in-law Mary Ann; and special friends: Larry “Chico” Cheek, Gary Strausberger, Tom Kettleson, Uncle Heavy, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Billy, Tom, Jack, and Dave and sister Maxine Feeney.