Teresa Mancuso (Kimball) Thornton

Teresa passed September 25th, 2015 with her family by her side.  Born January 5th, 1933 in SLC, Utah, to Carmine and Carolina Mancuso-immigrants from Italy through Ellis Island.

 

Teresa was married to Rollow “John” Kimball for 19 years whom she met while attending South High School, together they had their three children. Later she was married to Dave Thornton for 19 years until his passing. Teresa was a devout Catholic and long-time member of Blessed Sacrament.  She was an inspiration to her children and grandchildren and devoted her life to them.

 

Teresa was dearly loved and known for gathering her friends and family, her bright smile and uplifting character.  She had a remarkably quick wit and sense of humor with an infectious laugh.

 

Survived by 3 children Deborah (Curt) Ward, Mark (Debbie) Kimball, and Cari (Dave) Meabon; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 5 siblings Lauretta Edlefsen, Cathy Rogers, Ross Mancuso, Carmen “Junior” Mancuso, and Jim “Babe” Mancuso.  She is preceded in death by her husband and sister Mary Folger. 

 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 9th, 10:30 AM at Blessed Sacrament, 9757 S. 1700 E., Sandy.  Followed by a procession at 12:00 PM at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 4th Ave “T” Street, SLC.  A celebration of her life will be held that same evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E., SLC, where complimentary valet parking will be provided on the north side of the building.

 

The family would like to thank the staff and friends at Canyon Creek Assisted Living for their kind and loving care for Teresa for several years.