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1927
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2014
Ralph Thorson Obituary
Ralph Thorson, born Oct. 29, 1927, in Minneapolis, began his life with Christ on July 2, 2014, at his home in Oakmont of Escondido Hills in Escondido, California. Ralph is survived by daughter Nancy Trout and her husband Terry Trout of Escondido; daughter Cyndy Pentz and her husband Steven Pentz of Las Vegas; as well as twelve grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. A longtime resident of Bermuda Dunes Country Club and past president of The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Ralph loved golf and put it second only to his family, which he loved most. Ralph never met a person he didn't like and knew how to get a laugh in any situation. His outgoing personality was instrumental to his success as a savvy business owner of the Thorson car dealerships in Pasadena and Pomona. Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Beverly Thorson; three of their children, Chris Thorson, Terri Lee Eagan and Carter Thorson; and his second wife, Lynda Rank-Thorson.
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December 6, 2014
I worked for Ralph for many years at the Pasadena dealership. He and I both loved being in the G.M. car and truck business. John E. Thompson
July 19, 2014
Les and Edna Inkster
Saddened learn about Ralph's passing....He was a great fun loving man, We will miss him...God bless..
Patricia Curry
July 19, 2014
God Speed Ralph. You were always a highlight of the Southwestern Golf Tournament, the yearly auction AND the Bob Hope Classic. So sorry to hear of your passing, I hadn't seen you for many years.
July 18, 2014
I will miss Ralph,s friendship and always ready sence of humor. Carolyn Herman
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