Scott Harvey Thorp
Scott Harvey Thorp, 71 of Meridian, ID, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, after a two-week hospital stay. He was able to spend that final afternoon with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, James (Jay) Manuel Thorp and Lois Ann Thompson and his brother Jay Clark (Corky) Thorp.
He leaves his wife, Sheryl (Sheri) K. Thorp and their two sons. Scott (Scotty) Nicholas, Scotty’s wife Danielle Elizabeth and grandson Chase Scott of Meridian, ID. Shane Christopher Thorp and his family Aimee Lea Beaudet and Zayah Wilder Cortright of Boise, ID.
Scott was born in Boise, ID, on November 2, 1949. He remained in Boise except for the time he spent serving his country in the United States Air Force. He was proud to be a Vietnam Vet. He worked as an auto, diesel, and forklift mechanic. His last position was at Albertson’s Sundries.
Scott was a car guy. Chevy guy to be exact. He was always working on one car or another. He rebuilt a wrecked Corvette which he drove in road races when he was in the Easy Valley Corvette Club. He beautifully restored a ‘69 Chevy Camaro. He enjoyed going to car shows and took pride in showing his cars. He spent a lot of years “pitting” for his friends at various races. His final project was the work he did on the ‘56 drag race car that the Boise racing world knew as Rowdy. He was thrilled that he was able to race it at Firebird Raceway before he passed away.
He spent a great deal of time in the mountains as a child, then as an adult where he shared this love with his family. He loved the four-wheeler and snowmobile trips he took with his family and friends. He and his father spent many hours cutting firewood, which they truly enjoyed. His sons will be burning that firewood for many years to come.
Scott kept a beautiful yard and was the man neighbors came to when they needed help with their cars or something at their home. He was a handy guy to have around.
He cherished the time he spent with Scotty working on a variety of car projects and rarely missed one of Shane’s baseball games. He was a little jealous he wasn’t the one out there playing himself. He was a good, hard-working man, father, grandfather, husband and friend that will be missed by so many.
There will be a public committal service at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery on Monday, July 19, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
The family invites everyone to a reception in Scott’s honor following the service at Idaho Pizza on the corner of State Street and Eagle Road.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
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Luana says
June 24, 2021 at 12:11 pmWe are so very sorry and saddened to say goodbye to you. We are so glad we glad to have spent the last weekend racing together. You will be missed. Travel safely and God speed. Ralph and Luana
Sheri says
July 10, 2021 at 9:05 amThank you so much. It is really cool that he got to spend that last weekend with you all.
Dan & Shelly says
June 26, 2021 at 10:12 am.
Sheri, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss.
May the memories of Scott help you find peace.
Manfredo Family says
June 27, 2021 at 3:16 pmSheri, Scotty, and Shane, we are so sorry and sad to hear of Scott’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the entire family during this difficult time. Shane, we love you buddy, keep your chin up. Jack, Cathy, Michael, Christopher, Nic, and Caitlin Manfredo
Sheri says
July 10, 2021 at 8:47 amThank you so much.
Sheri says
July 10, 2021 at 9:00 amThank you so much. We do have a lot of good memories.