Ellen Francis Thorne, beloved wife and mother, age 88, passed from us on February 12, 2010. She cherished 48 years of marriage to Jim Thorne, her adoring husband. Survived by Jim, sons Jerry and Bob, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of who will greatly miss her in their lives. There will be a visitation from 11:00-1:00pm Tuesday February 16, 2010 followed by the service at 1:00pm at Mountain View Funeral Home, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ (480-832-2850).