Sylvia Thornton-Boncheff, 59

Sylvia Thornton-Boncheff of Kingston died May 18. She was 59. Thornton-Boncheff was born on July 6, 1948 to Donald and Jacquelyn (Mills) Thornton in San Francisco. She worked for Hewlett-Packard in manufacturing, was a horse caregiver and trainer, and worked at The Point Casino in Little Boston.

She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary VFW Post in Kingston. Thornton-Boncheff enjoyed gardening, jewelry making and being a grandmother.

She is survived by her parents; daughters Docie Burch of Darrington and Fawn Byrd; brothers Gary and Edward of Oklahoma, Raymond and Thomas of Kingston; sister Donna Thornton-Schwan of Kingston; grandchildren Haleigh Jean and Katharine; and son-in-law Chris Kasziewicz of Darrington.

A memorial service was held at the Redeemer United Methodist Church in Kingston on May 30.

Memorial donations can be made to the Redeemer United Methodist Church 9900 NE Shorty Campbell Road, Kingston, WA 98346.

Inurnment will take place at Eglon Cemetery at a later date. An online memorial can be seen at www.lewischapel.com.