Obituary of Norma Thorson

Norma Maurine Davis Thorson was called to her heavenly home on December 14, 2005 at the age of 86 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born to Norman and Pearl (Babcock) Davis on April 19, 1919 in Fairbury, Nebraska. In 1930 Norma moved with her family to a farm south of Vona, Colorado. They later moved north of Vona where she met her husband Olaf. Norma and Olaf were married on October 10, 1936, in Akron, Colorado. They farmed north of Vona until 1966 when they sold the farm and moved to an acreage north of Burlington. After moving to Burlington, Norma worked at the Burlington Bakery for several years. Later she worked at the Kit Carson County Hospital. She also worked in the pro shop at the Burlington Golf club. Upon her retirement she sold her home north of Burlington and moved into town. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Olaf Thorson; 1 sister; 4 brothers; 2 sons, Nels and Lief Thorson; a grand daughter Susan Jo Anderson; and a grand son Kent Harmon. She is survived by 5 children and their spouses; Zella Serian of Hollywood, Florida, Arlene and husband John Anderson of Lake Havasua City, Arizona, Karen and husband Lynn Johnson of Windsor, Colorado, Carl Thorson and wife Barbara of Vona, Colorado, Sherry and husband Jim Harmon of Burlington, Colorado; a host of family and friends. She will be missed by her family and friends. Our beloved mother is at peace with her Lord. Services were held Saturday December 17, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 388 7th Street Burlington, Colorado with Pastor Bill Viergutz officiating followed by a short committal service at the Smit Cemetery, Vona, Colorado. Visitation was from 9 – 10 a.m. at the church, Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made in Norma’s name to the Trinity Lutheran Church and may be left at the Bank of Burlington, Burlington, Colorado.