Kathleen Marie Lord Thorson

Kathleen Marie Lord Thorson Age 77 of Excelsior, formerly of Shoreview, MN Died November 19, 2019 Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruth Lord; grandson, Samuel; sister, Janis. Survived by her husband of 54 years, Phillip; children, Andrea (Jim) Turnquist and Tim (Alyson); grandchildren, Alaina, Carly, Abigail, Tori, Lydia, Tomas, Nina, Eli and JP; and brother, Frank Lord Jr. Loved by many cousins, nieces, nephews, foster children, and friends who became her family. Kathy's joy, laughter and love were contagious and a gift to all who knew her. She was smart as a whip and had a quick wit, yet she was always willing to be the target of a joke. A competitor at heart, whether in a game of tennis, bridge or speed solitaire, she hated to lose. She loved a good bargain and could not pass a garage sale without stopping. Her favorite place in the world was Big Bear Lake, and her favorite people were usually there with her. Growing up a California girl, she hated MN winters but loved her MN life. She said that she loved Phil enough to live in Minnesota AND become a Lutheran. Family and friends were her focus, always looking to care for others above herself. Hospitality was her gift and she used it often and well, entertaining and welcoming people into her home. Some stayed for a few hours, others for months or years. She held a special place in her heart and made room in her home for people in need. She was a "mother/nana by love" to many more people than listed. Her work as a Ramsey County social worker was another way to help people, and her colleagues there became lifelong friends. Kathy was always the loudest fan in the crowd, cheering for her kids, grandkids, and sometimes their opponents by mistake! She rarely missed an event that was important to them. We will miss so much about her, and our loss is great, but our overwhelming emotion is gratitude for the gift we were given in knowing and loving Kathy. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, gratitude and service to others which we can only aspire to follow. Visitation 4-8PM Monday, Nov. 25 at HOLCOMB-HENRY-BOOM-PURCELL, 515 Hwy 96 W., Shoreview. Memorial service 1PM Tuesday, Nov. 26 (visitation begins at 12 Noon) at INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4880 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Alzheimer's Association, Friends of FANA MN or Augustana Open Circle of Hopkins.

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Kathleen Marie Lord Thorson

July 9, 1942 - November 19, 2019

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Kathleen Marie Lord Thorson

July 9, 1942 - November 19, 2019

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