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Thordur KOLBINSON Obituary
Thordy passed away on Friday, January 30, 2015 in St. Paul's Hospital Palliative Care Unit. He was born in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan to Johannes Torfi and Johanna Helga (Jasonson) Kolbinson. He attended school in Foam Lake and then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan in 1954. He married Loretta Tronstad in 1955. He owned and operated Brunskill Pharmacy for 31years. He then went on to teach the Pharmacy Technician Course at Robertson Career College and finished off his career working at Nordon Drugs. Thordy was a proud member of the Saskatoon Scandinavian Club, St. Matthew's Anglican Church and the Wednesday Morning Foam Lake coffee crew. He treasured his time with family and friends. Thordy is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Loretta; son Dean (Janice) and their children Kevin (Lisa) and Amanda; daughter Cheryl (Robert Thorsness) and daughter Karen. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew's Anglican Church or a charity of your choice. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew's Anglican Church (located in Sutherland). 135-109th St. W. Saskatoon SK S7N 1R3. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected] Arrangements are entrusted to the Saskatoon Funeral Home.
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Dan Gudmundsson
January 28, 2019
He was a very good friend.
Myrtle, Janis, Lois Erickson
February 10, 2015
So sad to hear of Thordy's passing. He was a kind and gentle man who will be missed.
Verla Zerebesky
February 7, 2015
Kolbinson and Tronstad families:
Sincere condolences from this Brunskill gal who was so fortunate to have been given my very first job at "Thordy's" . Thordy was a wonderful boss and a truly fine man with a never-ending twinkle in his eye. In later years, I had the pleasure of revisiting the Kolbinsons in my classroom at Lakeridge School.
Deepest sympathies to all.
Verla (Togias) Zerebesky
Joan Pederson (Greaves)
February 7, 2015
Loretta, Dean, Cheryl and Karen: I am so sorry that Thordy has passed. Growing up across the street, I so admired this warm, gentle man with a great sense of humour--a true gentleman. I have many memories-and in particular I could count on him coming across the street to see me on those special occasions, my Graduation, Wedding Day,getting a new car, for example. I was always touched by that--he took the time to be interested in others. You will miss him--as will I. You are all in my thoughts.
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Jim Ewen
February 6, 2015
I knew Thordy for many years calling on him as a Pharmaceutical Rep. at Brunskill Pharmacy and then as a friend
at Nordon Drugs. He was a quiet and very kind man with great sense of humour. I remember him checking the pay phone change slot in the parking lot everyday before his shift at Nordon. Norm and I added a few quarters
just prior to his coming on shift, which made Thordy's day. We never told him that we planted the coins.
Daphne Tkachuk
February 6, 2015
Sincere condolences to the family. We lived in the area of Brunskill Pharmacy for many years and indeed am grateful to Thordy for always being there. It was always wonderful to visit the Thordy and remember his very kind nature and friendliness. He truly was a wonderful person. Grateful to have known him.
Louise Carr
February 5, 2015
Loretta, Sincere sympathy to you and your family-he sounds like he was a great guy
February 5, 2015
Dear Loretta
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Thordy He was such a nice man.I know Wayne always enjoyed working with him at the Scandinavian Club maybe they can start one there now. Thinking of you at this time.Stephanie Wohlberg Airdrie AB
February 4, 2015
I'm Loretta, I am very sorry for your loss. As ever, Marian
February 4, 2015
Dean,Jan and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father/grandfather.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Gaylord and Teresa Styles
Karen Ellis(Larsen)
February 4, 2015
I was so sorry to hear about Thordy. He will be missed. My sympathy to you all.
Louise (Larry Tronstad)
February 4, 2015
Loretta and Family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathies for your recent loss.
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Thordy. He was such a nice man and led a rich and exemplary life by all accounts. I trust you will find comfort in the many memories of the times you had together.
Louise (Larry Tronstad)
Lloyd and Bonnie Wudrick
February 4, 2015
Loretta and familly. Our sincere sympathy to you during this difficult time. We are presently in Duncan and do not check the news every day, so excuse our delay in acknowledging the announcement. You are certainly on our minds and in our hearts.
Linda Rudachyk
February 4, 2015
Thordy was the owner of the pharmacy next to Mohyla Institute on a Temperance Street, where I spent my university years. Forty years later, I still have very good memories of the good man he was, and how much fun he was to be around.
My sincere sympathy is with all of his family.
I had the pleasure of meeting Dean a couple of years ago and saw that Thordy left a precious legacy in this world.
Linda Rudachyk
Rosthern
February 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.He will be missed by all who knew him.God will keep him close to his heart. Meriel Bodie and Family
Carl and Karen Johnston
February 4, 2015
Our sincere condolences Dean, Janice and family. So sorry for your loss … it's never easy to say good by … but a lifetime of precious memories is never forgotten.
Joan Wyant
February 4, 2015
Dear Loretta and family,
My deepest sympathy to you for your loss. I shall always remember Thordi for his sense of humour. Maybe he, mom and Sadie are having a good old chat.
Sylvia Ollenberger
February 4, 2015
Our sincere condolences to you Loretta & your family. We enjoyed seeing Thordy at the field house and always saying hello to him, he was active right up to very recently. Your family has always been part of St. Matthew's & that's where we first met. He will be missed. Alex & Sylvia Ollenberger
February 4, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to all,Thinking of you at this difficult time The NARFASON S Foam lake
Karen Thordobson
February 3, 2015
Dear Loretta and family, my sincere condolences for the loss of Thordy. I have very fond memories of Thordy as a child at the Scandinavian Parties and other Icelandic get togethers. He was a good friend to my parents Lillian and Kristinn Thorarinsson and I remember Thordy as a leader and organizer of a lot of events to do with our Icelandic community growing up. Bless Bless Mr. Kolbinson, Karen Thordobson
Denis Burke
February 3, 2015
Dear Loretta;
Carmen and I are deeply saddened that Thordy has passed on.I have nothing but the greatest memories working for and with Thordy of and on since 1955.We had a ton of fun over the years with him,with all the Kolbinson's ( and the Tronstad's)
Such a great guy-such a big loss!
February 3, 2015
Dear Loretta &;family
We were so saddend to hear of Thordy's passing. He was one of the really good people and we will always have very fond
memories of him. We offer you and your family our most sincere condolences
Clare & Lona Bildfell
February 3, 2015
Dear Loretta and family,
We were at the lake when Brent called about the passing of Thordy. He was a very special man and will never be forgotten.
Ron & Elaine Koroll
February 3, 2015
Sending all of you my deepest sympathy. I have fond memories of the many times I would visit with Thordy and you Mrs. Kolbinson at the Amati concerts in the Convocation Hall on campus. Death leaves heartache no one can heal. Love leaves memories no one can steal.
Heidi Bartsch and my siblings,Peter, Herb, Henry and Rita
Jenny Neal
February 3, 2015
Dick and I are in Mexico City so we will be unable to attend the service. We are both so saddened by the news. We will certainly be thinking of you and your family tomorrow. We will miss Thordy''s smile and wonderful sense of humour.
Jenny and Dick Neal
February 3, 2015
Dear Loretta and family Our condolences in the loss of Thordy. It was a pleasure to have gone through Pharmacy with Thordy and look back with good memories Garry and Marion Fletcher
Dan and Mary Gudmundsson
February 3, 2015
Dear Loretta and Family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences on the death of your dear husband.
May he rest in peace.
Darlene McLay
February 3, 2015
Loretta and family
Sorry to hear about Thordy.Our thoughts are with you.
Thor and Margaret Kleiv
February 3, 2015
Our sincere sympathy to the Kolbinson family, we remember your volunteering at the Norway Pavilion several years ago now.
February 3, 2015
Dear Loretta
Our thoughts are with you & your family tomorrow & in the days to come.
Thordy will be missed by many.
He was so helpful in our CPCI reunions.
Sincerely Cornel & Elsie Jean Mesa AZ
Doug and Anne Hildebrand
February 3, 2015
To the Kolbinson family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss of a husband, father and grandfather. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Del and Irene Schroh
February 3, 2015
Dear Loretta and family
We were saddened to read of Thordys passing. As passed members of the Scandinavian club, we had the opportunity of enjoying his company. He was a truly nice man
Amparo Copete
February 3, 2015
Dear Kolbinson family, My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
David McDonald
February 3, 2015
Dear Kolbinson family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on Thordy's passing. Nothing but fond memories of "Mr. Kolbinson," our next-door neighbour on Weir Crescent. I know you'll miss him, but you have years of your own memories and those will keep him with you. My thoughts will be with you tomorrow.
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