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Doug Torgesen
February 15, 2017
Dad, Every time I listen to your folks songs (which is too much!!) I cry .... I miss you so much. I know you are with us as we continue on this journey. You were a man of unmatched character and moral righteousness that I can only hope to aspire to. I love you. Your wife dearly missed you...but I think you know that. Rest in peace father.
Tim / Daniel Ayers / Costigan
July 4, 2016
Just expressing appreciation for his decades of Love and Caring towards Rosemary (Costigan) and his children, All Gods Blessings upon his eternal soul. From a long distance "family" friend. Peace be with YOU all.
Maurya
June 25, 2016
Thank you Jeffery for your input, which was beautiful. We all know and remember so well the help you were to Mom and Dad during your times of solitary. No expense was ever made to see to their comforts or updating them (mainly Dad), on the new technology and conveniences of our times even when he fought you, he was happily surprised and bragged about your efforts repetitively. You spent a great deal of your time with them in those days and thankfully Douglas could carry on where you left off. We are all thankful to the both of you. This is why he had so many children. He was never alone we all stayed close. Maurya
June 24, 2016
Dad, you and I are one in the same; cant accept your loss just yet. Hopefully we'll find our way in the next life. Miss ya so much. Love Maurya
Jeffrey Torgesen
June 23, 2016
Thank you everyone for your attendance today and remembering Dad. Admittedly not comfortable expressing myself with words on this subject and would prefer to never have to. Rather avoid and delay.
Watched Dad grow old. I even started to think about his mortality when he lived beyond the years of his parents. However this is a man that just last Fall was on the golf course. Even a few weeks ago he said he wanted to get better soon so he could get back out and play again.
Dad was my rock. Shelter from the storms. The steadfast lighthouse. Don't recall a disagreement as adults. Spent many an hours with him over the years often times with little conversation, few words spoken and yet left those visits restored, recharged.
Last month Dad visited my house to celebrate my daughter's First Communion. A couple of weeks later I heard about the cancer and his need for better pain medication. The following week I heard the cancer had moved to the brain. He left us two weeks later.
I am really appreciate of my brothers and sisters help and assistance during this time. I feel fortunate I got to see him in the days before he left and received his blessings. Got to tell him I love him. Even celebrated Father's Day a week early with him.
After he passed, I made it a point to get to his side. Felt his clammy skin, the rigamortis setting in, the lifeless expression on his face. He was gone. And I witnessed the physical evidence of that. Needed to to help with closure.
The following night I was at home fixing something in the kitchen and thought about calling mom and dad like I often do in the evenings. It struck me that dad will never answer the phone again or say my name.
Dad, you were top shelf to me. Made everything alright, helped explain things and make sense of things, very grounded and provided stability to us all. You were always there. I believe that's why we all live within 40 miles of you. I will miss you and always love you.
Perry Kinney
June 23, 2016
Barry and I worked together at DSHS for many years. He was a well-respected friend and colleague (and a quality softball player in the early 1980s as well !). My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Torgesen family. May God's peace be with you all.
Irene Billa
June 22, 2016
Always a gentleman. We will all miss your sweet, wry humor. Rest in Peace with the Lord.
June 22, 2016
I love you Dad ♡ I know I will see you again in heaven till then your in my heart , love your daughter Margie
Barry Torgesen
June 22, 2016
I loved you and I'll miss you.
-Barry Jr.
Barry Torgesen
June 22, 2016
I loved you and I'll miss you Dad.
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