Robert "Bob" Thoreson

Robert "Bob" L. Thoreson, 84, Grand Forks, ND, died Monday, October 12, 2015 at home. Robert was born June 9, 1931 in Towner, ND, the son of Ralph and Mildred (Burr) Thoreson. He was raised and educated in Northwood and graduated from high school in 1949. He enlisted in the U. S. Air Force and lived in numerous places throughout his military career, Las Vegas being a favorite. He also attended an art college in Chicago, IL. Bob retired from the Air Force as a Tech Sergeant after 22 years of service. He moved to Grand Forks where he became a member of the National Guard and was a Civil Service boiler operator at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Bob was a talented woodworker, photographer and painter. He also enjoyed cooking and traveling. He married Marlys Wilhelm on December 12, 1981 in Grand Forks. She survives along with son: Tim Pender, Grand Forks; daughters, Leah (Rod) Biever, Reynolds, ND and Lisa (Tony) Kvasager, Grand Forks; grandchildren, Nick, Samantha, Kailey, Hannah, Kandis, Briana and Brenden; great granddaughters, Audrey and Haedyn; cousin, Lois Wilde, Grand Forks; niece, Chris (Harvey) Brower, Minneapolis; nephew, Reid Edmond, Minneapolis. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and also by his sister, Nim. Funeral Services will be 1:30 PM Friday, October 16, 2015 in Calvary Lutheran Church of Grand Forks. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery of Grand Forks. Military honors will be conducted by the North Dakota Army National Guard.