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Stephen B. Thorson

Fresno, California

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Stephen B. Thorson passed away February 21st in Palm Spring, CA. He had recently turned 82. Steve led an interesting life filled with a love of theater and history and adventure. He was born 2/17/36 in Roswell, New Mexico and graduated from Midland High School in 1953. He earned a B.A. from North...

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I am ever grateful for my scholarship to study performing arts that I was granted by Mr. Thorson. I was provided with a great deal of roles and onstage experience. He taught me that 95 percent of actors are unemployed. He encouraged me to learn to wait tables so I could survive the tough times ahead. I used my skills on the 18th Century stage as a museum historical actor and storyteller, I waited tables in a dinner theatre nearly 10 years and I have used my dance background to become a Zumba...

Miss you dad. Thank you for everyone you taught me and all your love and concern for so many people.

You are always in our thoughts. xxoo

Dear Billie,
Quite by accident, today, I noticed Steve's obituary in the April 7th Telegram. I am sorry to learn of his passing. Just last week, I was thinking about him and the shows we did together those years ago. I am grateful for the opportunities that he and you gave me to be onstage. With kind regards, A. J. Musick (Andy)