Eleanor Linden Thurston of Indianapolis was a Bluffton HS graduate
Former Bluffton resident Eleanor Linden Thurston, 89, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on April 18, 2019.
Born July 5, 1929, in Normal, Illinois to George W. Linden and Ruth (Lantz)
Linden. Ellie grew up in Bluffton, Ohio, and graduated from Bluffton High
School. She graduated from The College of Wooster, Ohio, and obtained her
master's in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University. As an
Occupational Therapist she helped polio patients in Durham, North Carolina
and Chicago, Illinois.
Ellie was an elder and deacon in the Presbyterian Church and current member
of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis.
She is preceded in death by husband, Max Thurston, daughter Ann Thurston, and brother, Roger Linden.
Surviving family members include children, Tim (Becky) Thurston, Marcia (Gavin) Roberts, and Jim (Mandy) Thurston. Ellie’s grandchildren include: Joseph, Lydia, and Grace Thurston; Tyler Kuhne; Emily, Grant, and Austin Roberts; Patrick and Matthew Thurston.
Ellie’s family wishes to extend a special thanks to caregivers and staff at
The Forum at the Crossing.
A celebration of life will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 N
Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46260 at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. Calling
will be immediately after the celebration of life service until 5:30 p.m.
Internment will precede the service with family members.
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to be made to any of
Ellie’s favorite charities: Outreach, Inc., SAWs Ramps, The Oaks Academy,
or Gleaners Food Bank.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com.
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