Linda Jean Thorson

Phoenix - Linda Jean Thorson, 63, of Phoenix passed away on 12/8/19. Linda was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 2nd, 1956 to Loretta and Peter Morris. She attended Maryvale High School. Linda worked for Rubbermaid in Goodyear for many years before her accident & enjoyed the traveling it included. She loved God & going to church. She most of all loved spending time with her family and seeing her grandkids. Linda also loved all her friends and staff at Haven Healthcare where she resided the last 25 years. Linda is survived by her mother Loretta, husband Michael, children Michelle (Mark), Eric (Janene), and Stephanie (Brian). Also survived six of her brothers (Alan, Eugene, Richard, Gary, James, Daniel), and six sisters (Diana, Susan, Nancy, Marianne, Janet and Barbara). She has seven living grandchildren, one in heaven with her (Issac). She was also preceded in death by her father Peter, brother Ray, beloved in-laws, her nephew Ryan, grandparents. Memorial services will be held at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services 6901 W Indian School RD. on Friday, December 20th at 2 p.m. Memorial donations may be made in Linda Thorson's name to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2019.

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Pastor Tom Wick

December 19, 2019

When they were little, our family enjoyed Linda bringing her children over to our house all dressed up for Halloween. She was a great mom and faced very debilitating injuries with faith, courage and a determination to overcome. She was an inspiration to me personally and all who knew her.

December 19, 2019

Thoughts for the Morris and Thorson family,she loved you all!!. Rest in peace Linda.

Stephanie Davern

December 18, 2019

For those who might not know, Linda (my mom), was such a special person. She had a beautiful family, 3 kids who were all getting bigger, a new position in her career where she had started traveling and she loved, then one day 12/20/91 while Christmas shopping with her loved Mother in Law, they were heading home when a drunk driver crossed the median and hit them head on. The accident killed her MIL, Ramona Thorson, and Linda suffered a TBI (traumatic brain injury) and was in a coma close to year. They didn't if or when she'd wake up and how she would be after. By a miracle she woke up, she awoke and had comprehension of her current life but did not remember much prior. She was left wheelchair bound and unable to speak or eat. Throughout the last 28 years she has slowly worked her way to be able to talk where you can mostly understand her without her having to spell it out (which she did amazing at also). She also learned to color, drive her electric wheelchair using he two digits she could use to grasp, along with working so hard to be able to swallow and eventually being able to eat small amounts again. Her progresses started later in her recovery, but we believe it was her way of showing us how strong and determined she was to get back to a somewhat normal way of living. She did loved her big family so much. And we believe she is restored again in heaven.

*a correction to her obituary, I received the wrong info while writing it, she was born in North Tonawanda, NY. Moved out here to PHX when she was 5. Also I spelled Isaac wrong. And she loved her many, many nieces and nephews, great nieces/nephews

Lynne Pachla

December 17, 2019

Morris Family, So sorry for your loss. Linda was a great person, funny and kind, great wife, mother and cousin. I am so glad we got to visit with her when we went to Phoenix last year. I was so excited to see her and she was excited to see me.
Many years ago on a Phoenix trip we went white water rafting. What a great experience that was. Tied rafts and coolers together and drank to much. Someone in our group threw up and we watched it float by. YUCK !
Another trip Linda and Michael took us panning for gold. A lot of time spent in the stream for such few flakes.
Then there was a Vegas trip. So much fun and stories for that trip. LOL ( Linda was pregnant with Stephanie )
One of our trips was for Stephanie's Christening.
We are thinking of you all.
Lot's of love always,
Lynne, Steve and Cortney
( your cousins )

Lynne Pachla

December 17, 2019

Morris family, You are all in our prayers. So sorry for your loss. I'm so glad we got to visit with Linda last year on our trip to Phoenix. I was so excited to see her and I think she felt the same way. Many years ago we went white water rafting. Tied all the rafts and coolers together. I remember someone throwing up from to much beer ( I really don't remember who did that ) and we floated threw it. YUCK ! Still had fun. Linda and Michael took us panning for gold. Spent so much time there for a few flakes ! LOL ! Went to Vegas so much fun had by all. ( Linda was pregnant with Stephanie ) The fun stuff goes on and on. Lots of memories.
We love you all so much,
Lynne, Steve and Cortney

Lynne Pachla

December 17, 2019

Morris family, you are all in our prayers. so sorry for your lose. I am so glad that Steve, Cortney and I got to see her when we were in Phoenix last year. I was so excited to see her and I think she was excited to see us. Linda was funny and had a great sense of humor. We went white water rafting one time. Tied all our rafts and coolers together. Can't remember who got sick in the water from drinking but YUCK ! Linda and Michael took us panning for gold. What a fun experience that was. So much time panning for a few flakes. LOL ! Vegas is another story. That was our first time there. Fun was had by all. ( Linda was pregnant with Stephanie. ) Have a lot of memories from our Phoenix trips. Thanks Linda for all your humor and laughs we had together.
Love ya'll a lot,
Steve, Lynne and Cortney

December 17, 2019

Morris family, You all are in our prayers. When Steve Cortney and I were in Phoenix last yr. I am so glad we got to visit with Linda. I was so excited to see her and I feel she felt the same way. Linda had such a great sense of humor. When ever we went to Phoenix we stayed with Linda and Michael. Went river rafting one time. Tied all our rafts and coolers together. Had such a great time. I remember that someone with us was throwing up in the river all around us. YUCK ! Linda and Mike took us panning for gold. Who knew that flakes of gold would be so exciting ! LOL !
Thinking of you all always
Love you lots
your cousins, Lynne, Steve and Cortney
( from NY )