THORSON, Walter Leon 1897-1986

THORSON, MOE

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 8/12/2010 at 22:30:07

Walter "Leon" Thorson

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Birth: Jan. 23, 1897
Death: Oct. 5, 1986

Walter Leon Thorson, son of Ole E. and Amelia (Moe) Thorson; beloved husband of Florence; and father of two sons, Wayne and Bob; was born January 23, 1897, in Newburg Township, Mitchell County, on a farm northwest of St. Ansgar.

He died on October 5, 1986, at Sutton Place Convalescent Center, Lake Worth Florida.

Leon was one of nine children, brothers, Annis, Roy, Clifford, Donald and Hubert; and three sisters, Alma (Saunders), Mildred (Tesch) and Rose (Fries).

Leon served in World War I, was a member of the American Legion Post in St. Ansgar, and a Mason for many years, part of the lodge in Osage. He studied agricultural farming at the University of Minnesota, becoming a very successful grower of onions, potatoes, corn and beans in St. Ansgar. In 1970, he sold his farms and moved to Florida.

Both enjoyed life to its fullest, with many friends wherever they went. Their church and community were major parts of their lives. They loved square dancing, traveling frequently to conventions, were avid golfers, and Leon took up deep sea fishing in Florida, where Florence made sweaters for the grandchildren. Their photos and journals speak of trips to Hawaii, Europe and the Bahamas as well as many places in the United States.

A memorial service for Florence and Leon will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 28, 1996) at First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, with the Rev. Robert Porisch officiating. Friends are invited to remember their lives with the family following the service. Graveside farewells and burial of their cremation remains will be at the First Lutheran Cemetery in St. Ansgar.

They are sadly missed by those they left behind, but peace is felt in knowing they are in a "better place" and free of their earthly encumbrances.

Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, St. Ansgar, is in charge of arrangements.

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#2:
Social Security Death Index says:

W. THORSON
b: 23 Jan 1897
d: Oct 1986
age: 89
res: 33408 (North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL)
SSN: Iowa 482-44-3984

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