Mark Robert Thorson

Mark Robert Thorson
March 2, 1959
August 22, 2015

Mark died unexpectedly from natural causes Saturday, August 22nd at the end of a vacation on Lake Powell with his eldest daughter’s family. He was born on March 2, 1959 in St. Cloud, MN.  He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1977.  At age 17, Mark converted to the LDS faith. He attended Ricks’ College, then Brigham Young University where he met Tatjana Gobec. They married on December 29, 1983 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They moved to San Diego in 1990.

Mark Robert Thorson seemed invincible to all who met him. He was a big, strong man with a big heart who tackled life with gusto. He had a natural ability to turn acquaintances into family and he only saw the best in people. He was never pretentious and appreciated everyone. He was generous, almost to a fault. Mark had a joke for every situation, whether appropriate or not. He was brutally honest, demanded integrity from himself and brought out the best in those lucky enough to be around him. Mark was a natural mechanic who could –and did – fix anything. He was never happier than when he was doing the things he loved which included tearing around on a motorcycle, shooting, blowing things up, listening to loud music, fishing, and boating. His sense of adventure was contagious and he loved sharing his passions with friends new and old. He worked hard to play even harder. Mark loved his family deeply and his love grew to include his three very young grandchildren. That love was reflected back on him magnified immeasurably. 
 
Mark Thorson lived this life to the absolute fullest and now he continues to live that same way and do the Lord’s work in heaven. Heartbroken by his death, his memory will live on with all who knew him and loved him. Survived by wife Tatjana; daughters Nina & Nicole (Jared Holt), granddaughters Danica & Sydney; sons Michael & Marco (April), grandson Brenner; mother Carol Kummer (Jim Reber), sister Michelle Thorson (Kevin Foster); nephew Martin; brother Greg Kummer (Carla), niece Christina & nephew Daniel; and his many, many family and friends. Preceded in death by his father Gerald Arthur Thorson and brother Michael Gerald Thorson. 
  
Funeral arrangements are being made by Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 5th at 11am at the LDS chapel, 527 9th St., Ramona, California. Burial services will follow at 1pm at the Ramona Cemetery, 532 Ash St., Ramona, California. Light refreshments will be served at the LDS chapel from 2-5pm.

Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family.

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