Kenneth John Thorsted

Kenneth John Thorsted obituary, Springfield, OR

Kenneth John Thorsted

Kenneth Thorsted Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Major Family Funeral Home - Springfield on Mar. 11, 2023.
Kenneth John Thorsted "K.J." was born to Kay and Virginia (Fazzio) Thorsted on January 1, 1937, in Oakland, California. K.J. passed on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 12:08 p.m. with his wife Gloria by his side. He was 86 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents and step daughter Monica.
He is survived by his wife Gloria; son, Rick Thorsted; daughter, Jennifer Rogers; step sons, Eddie and Gilbert Guterrez; brother, Richard Thorsted; grandkids, Kai, Zack, Jacob, Karen, Patricia, Justice, Pablo, Ariel and Eddie; five great grandkids, Katlyn, Monica, Bracen, Finn and Decklin; many nephews, nieces, sister in laws and brother in laws.
He was an avid Duck, 49ners, and San Francisco Giants fan.
A celebration of life with military honors will be Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Major Family Funeral Home in Springfield.
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