Frank Bell Throop, M.D.

85, of Indianapolis, passed away October 18, 2010. He was born April 16, 1925 to Charlotte Bell Throop and Frank Arthur Throop. Frank was a graduate of Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, Cornell University and Cornell University Medical School. While in college, he was called to service in the Medical Corps during WWII in the European Theater. Frank was a highly respected orthopaedic surgeon and member of the medical community in Indianapolis. In practice for over 40 years, he began as a solo practitioner and then became a partner in Winona Orthopaedics, Hoosier Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, and Orthopaedics of Indianapolis. He served as the volunteer director of the Cerebral Palsy Clinic at Indiana University Medical Center and was an associate professor of orthopaedic surgery at IU Medical School. Frank retired from medicine in 2003. Frank received many honors from and served on the boards of many organizations, including the Indianapolis Medical Society, Indiana State Medical Association, American Medical Association, Indiana Orthopaedic Society (president), Clinical Orthopaedic Society (president), Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, Indianapolis Orthopaedic Club, and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. While Frank was recognized as a superb technician in his field, he was also known by colleagues and patients alike as one of the truly nice guys. Frank loved his family, his work, classical music, sailing, reading, and traveling. Frank leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Anne Skjerven Throop; five children, Greg (Theresa) of Seattle, Randy (Gretchen) of Indianapolis, Frank �Sandy� (Lynne) of Los Angeles, Kristi (Todd) of Fort Wayne, and Erik (Suzette) of Evansville; and 10 grandchildren; a step-sister, Marian Shirley Porter of Indianapolis. He was predeceased by his parents, and step-sister, Jane Hoffman of Anderson. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions be made to one of the following: Alzheimer�s Association of Indiana, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, or Indiana University Medical Center. The family is grateful to the staff of Joy�s House Adult Day Care, in home caregivers and St. Vincent�s Hospice for their kindness and excellent care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 23, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 3243 N. Meridian St., with visitation and reception to follow in the Fortune Room. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.

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Frank Bell Throop, M.D.

April 16, 1925 - October 18, 2010