Dean C. Thorson

Dean Thorson Obituary

THORSON-Dean C., age 74 years. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara Thorson; parents Paul and Luella Thorson; brothers Loren and Marlin Thorson; sister Gloria Grant. Survived by children, Roxanne and husband Frank Piernicki, Shirley Thorson, Dean Thorson Jr., Wandetta Thorson; grandchildren, Dr. Chad Thorson, Travis Piernicki, T.J. Thorson, Katelin Piernicki; brother Rev. Dwayne Thorson; sister, Elaine and husband Rev. Dean Swenson; many family members, Pets and friends.
Military Honors by the Benson American Legion #2503. Funeral Service Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 11:00am at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral home. Visitation Friday 3-8:00 with family 6-8:00 at the funeral home. Interment at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dean Thorson

10 Entries

Phil Thorson

June 19, 2008

Uncle Dean will be greatly missed. I was so proud of him, making that long trek down from Omaha to Tulsa, to spend time with my Dad multiple times (thanks Frank), especially when my Dad (Marlin) was dying, and he needed the fellowship and encouragement badly.

Roxanne, Shirley, Dean and Wandetta and families, I KNOW how bad you are all hurting. First loosing your Mom, and then now your Dad. I definitely can relate. The pain goes deep and really never stops hurting.

We are praying for you all.
Love,
Your Cuz,
Phil Thorson

Jerry and Shirley (Aunt Red) Sinclair

June 10, 2008

Rox, Shirley, Deano, Detta and ALL Other Family Members. As many of you may know, we became close friends with Barb & Dean and many other family members; in August of 1968 (several of you had not even been born). God had our paths cross when we briefly lived in the rental house across your driveway. Barb babysat with Chuck, Jeff & Bill when necessary, while Shirley worked at the Club 64 in Council Bluffs. Dean loved to discuss his Christian Faith and we really enjoyed our religious discussions with him. We also enjoyed watching "old" movies with him, especially the musicals, when we then sometimes had the opportunity to hear his beautiful voice if he chose to sing along with them. It was also a lot of fun when we could "second guess" coaching decisions which recently took place in “Husker Land”, and Dean’s discussions sometimes became very lively when his “hot button” was pushed just right! Dean had the greenest thumb of any other person we know. Everything he planted in a pot or in the ground usually grew to look like the pictures in flower catalogs. (Even some of the pieces he might snip off of a plant he saw hanging somewhere.) We continue to miss Barb and know we will also miss Dean terribly. We will never forget the many memories of his two AZ visits. Two memories include his love for the 99¢ Store and his lack of enthusiasm at the Greek restaurant! We realize you will miss your Dad very much, however we believe that you realize Dean is where he has wanted to be for some time. Dean’s heart was broken when God took Barb home and then we feel his sicknesses reminded him of his desire to reunite with her in a place where he would be well and pain free. May God continue to Bless all of you and help bring Peace and Comfort to you as you go through your grieving process. The voids left in your lives after losing both Barb & Dean will always be there, but with God's help you will eventually be able to fully get on with your lives. Words cannot express how much we have missed Barb and how much we know we will miss Dean, but be assured that our Love for each of you and your families will never cease and we will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
ALL OUR LOVE, Jerry and Shirley (Aunt Red)

Dean Thorson

June 6, 2008

Dad I'm glad I got to spend the last years of your life closer to you. We went to the bass pro shop opening a Nebraska football game together we but didn't get to go fishing. Some of my fondest memories are fishing with you and Grandpa B, and hunting and you were at every important event in my life. You were the best father a son could ask for. You will always be in my heart right next to mom. I'm glad your sufering is over and your where you want to be with mom and all who past before you. Someday i'll be ther with you.

Love your only son,
Dean Carl Thorson

UP Connection FCU Village Point Branch

June 6, 2008

Dean, we are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers durring this time.

Laura Thompson, Mike Roberts, and Rebekah Mullins

Bill Fead

June 5, 2008

Thanks for your Military Service.
Past Commander V.F.W.

Chad Thorson

June 5, 2008

Grandpa,
I can't believe you are gone. I never thought that in the four years of medical school in Omaha, I would lose both grandparents. I have so many memories from both my childhood and adult life, but I will keep those to myself so that others can remember you in there own way. I'm so glad that the pain is finally gone and I am sorry that your last days were so unbearable. It saddens me that I will be leaving for Miami so soon. I know that the family is close in heart and spirit, and I know you are just a prayer away watching over me in heaven.

With all of my love,

Your grandon - Dr. Chad Thorson (that first part is for you old man ;))

Roxanne Piernicki

June 5, 2008

Dad I will miss you more then you know. You were my rock. I learned so much from you and You always made me smile. I don't know what I will do without you. I loved having you in our home during your last day's. You are now in Heaven where there is no pain. I remember you telling Detta and I that is where you wanted to be. You are now with all our loved ones that has passed.

Daddy I love you!!!
Your oldest Daughter

Rhonda Piernicky

June 5, 2008

Rox, Detta and Shirley,
Your Dad was such a nice and I'm so glad I got to know him.
You girls were so good to him and I know he appreciated everything you did even if he did get a little crabby towards the end.
I will always remember the smiles you could get from him Roxy even though he was so sick and hurting.
The pain is gone now and he is with your Mom.
May he rest in peace.

Bob Cannon

June 5, 2008

Detta, Linda and I are so sorry about your Father's passing. I know it happened so quick and that it has pained you deeply. Please know that we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. We hope you find some peace in knowing that he is no longer suffering and he has been reunited with your Mother.

Bob Cannon

P.S. Hopefully there are no clothes lines in Heaven that he could run in to. :o)

Detta Thorson

June 5, 2008

Dad I'm going to miss you. You always made me laugh. I'm going to miss the funny voices mails that you left me at least once a day if not more. I know you are in a better place and you no longer are in pain. I love you Daddy!!!!!

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