

Nova ‘Lee’ Stanford Thornton.
Jan 4,1936 – Jan 28, 2025
– Nova “Lee” Stanford Thornton passed away peacefully at home with her family in Atascadero, CA.
While in Green Valley, Lee resided with daughter & son-in-law, Sue Taylor-Lane & Rich Walton. She attended Evangelical Free Church and was a member of VFW and American Legion. Previously, Lee was a resident of Willits, CA ~1964-1978, & Orofino, ID ~1978-2015
A memorial service will be held on March 14 at 11 a.m. at Pine Hills Chapel, 939 Michigan Ave. Orofino, ID followed by internment at Orofino Riverside Cemetery and a celebration of life gathering will be held at 1 p.m. Lodge on the Rivers Edge, 615 Main St. Orofino, ID.
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