Joan E. Thorson
January 8, 1931 – May 19, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved spending time with her family.
Joan attended Clarkson School of Nursing where she received her RN. She later retired from Immanuel Hospital.
She loved to travel and went on several cruises, as well as spending time with Bob at their cabin in Colorado.
Joan enjoyed going to Panera every morning and having coffee with friends. She loved to eat out and visit with her neighbors.
She was an excellent cook. Her pies and red cake were wonderful!
Joan was a member of Presbyterian Church of the Cross.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Thorson; parents, Clarence and Helen Burg; sister, Marilyn Mullins; and brothers, Don and Byron Burg.
Joan is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Randy Hindman of Villisca, Iowa; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Annette Thorson of Wahoo, NE, and Donald and Teresa Thorson of Omaha; 9 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, with one on the way.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, May 22nd at 10:30am at the West Center Chapel, with VISITATION beginning at 9am. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.
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My deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Joan.
So sorry to hear of Aunt Joan’s passing. I cherish my memories of times with our Auntie Jo! Sending love to Pat, Bob and Don and your families.
We will cherish our times together. Rest in peace dear Joan
Joan was a very special person and we will miss her. Among our fond memories are running into her at Paneras and having a few laughs while enjoying our morning coffee.
Keeping you all close in our thoughts and prayers. It’s never easy to lose a loved one, much less the matriarch of your family. She built a beautiful family. Hugs to you all.
My condolences to the family, I had the privilege to know Joan as a neighbor for several years. I enjoyed her delightful company during our neighbor lunches, coffee, or whenever she stopped by my house. I treasure the memories I had with her. Whenever I ran into her at Panera and Joan was having fun with her morning group, she always greeted me, and we had always had fun catching up. She will be remembered warmly in our hearts. My prayers for the family during this grieving time.
We were so sorry to learn that Jo had passed away. My mother Joan, Abbey Crowell (Who passed away three years ago this October) spoke so often and so lovingly of your mom!! They were classmates in nursing school at Bishop Clarkson and she had so many wonderful memories of their time together. I had just sent Jo a postcard because my dad had moved into an independent senior living facility -because I know they exchanged Christmas cards. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am thinking my mom and Jo are catching up in heaven over a cup of coffee. Lisa Crowell Culp
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