Carol "Cookie" Thorndike age 69 of Oroville died on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at her home in Oroville. She was born January 6, 1947 in Springfield, Missouri to parents Russell and Cora Clark. Carol grew up in Missouri and later moved to Oroville, Washington. On June 27, 1978 she married Don Thorndike in Coeur d Alene, Idaho. Cookie loved the outdoors working in her yard, camping and especially fishing.

Cookie is survived by 2 Sons, Ron Norton of Rathdrum, Idaho and Mike Benzing of Post Falls, Idaho, 1 Daughter Teresa Benzing of Oroville, 4 Sisters Nancy Downs of Wenatchee, Barbara Kensinger of Rogersville, Missouri, Frankie "Cricket" Wilson of Oroville and Linda Green of Elma, Washington, 2 Brothers James Clark of Rathdrum, Idaho and Roger "Doc" Clark of Spokane, 5 Grandchildren Tabatha, Misty, Devin, Jessie and Taidan and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don in 1993, 2 sisters and 1 brother

Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 1:00 PM at the Oroville Riverview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.