Clara “Jean” Haberstock Thorp passed away of an extended illness on September 26, 2022 at the age of 80.

Born in Fortuna to George and Signe Haberstock, with her older brother Ray Haberstock. Some of her fondest childhood memories were of riding horseback with her cousin Kathy on the Shively Ranch, where her father farmed 15 acres of vegetables to supply his nearly famous roadside veggie stand.

Jeannie attended Bluff Prairie Grammar School in Shively from 1948 to 1956, proudly wearing flour sack and chicken feed skirts that her mother made for her, along with matching cashmere sweaters and socks.

On July 4, 1958, as a junior in high school, she met the love of her life, Charlie Thorp, when he was cruising the main street of Garberville. She graduated from Fortuna Union High School in 1960 and eloped with Charlie the minute her graduation ceremony concluded. They were married over 62 years and were very well loved within the Southern Humboldt community.

Jeannie was a wonderful mother and an amazing person. She and Charlie had two children, Donald and Kimberly, who both sadly predeceased her. As a family, they enjoyed bowling, commercial salmon fishing and rodeo.

Jeannie mastered the art of hand-tying fishing nets and enjoyed working at Browns Sporting Goods in Garberville until she retired.

Her grandsons Robbie Maniaci (and wife Liz) and Trevor Maniaci (and wife Lili) were her great delight. Her great-grandchildren Bryson, Brodi, Mila and Weston were the twinkle of her eye. Her little dog Lizzie also brought her love and laughter.

A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m. October 15, 2022 at Sunrise Cemetery, 3315 Newburg Road, Fortuna. A celebration of life will follow immediately at Fortuna Firemen’s Hall, 320 South Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna.

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