Birth date: Jul 17, 1953 Death date: Apr 25, 2010
Mr. Paul D. Thorsen, age 56, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. He was born in Muskegon on July 17, 1953 to Donald and Frances (Strah) Thorsen. Paul established Lakeshore Carpet One o Read Obituary
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We were saddened to hear of Paul's passing. He was such an active man, with a passion for life and his family. Mahmood and I enjoyed spending time with both of you and the Fursts during some past summers. We have great memories and will cherish them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Barbel and Mahmood##imported-begin##Barbel Thoens-Masghati##imported-end##
We are so very sad that you lost Paul....a man you loved dearly. We have known Paul and Don for many years...such nice men. We just met Brett, in the last month and he is a nice young man too. To all of your family,know we care..Sincerely, Ted and Barb##imported-begin##Ted and Barb Olsen##imported-end##
Shelia, Brett, Brandyn....I am so sorry for your loss.. yet somehow 'I'm sorry' just doesn't seem like enough. Whenever I knew Paul was coming to measure for carpet I knew it meant 15 minutes, plus another hour just to chat. What a warm, caring, kindred spirit, with a twinkle in his eyes and a smile that let you know you had a friend as soon as those first words were spoken. Shelia with you he raised two very special young men who will be wonderful dad's just like him.... and he left knowing that they would look after you, and that you all knew how much he loves you. May God continue to Bless you and in some way lighten your heavy hearts during this time. Sorry I couldn't be there to extend my sympathy in person. deb##imported-begin##Deb Heethuis##imported-end##
We were so sorry to hear about Paul's untimely death. We were out of town last week so were unable to attend the visitation. Our prayers and sincere sympathy are with all of you.
John and Sharon Vanderstelt##imported-begin##John and Sharon Vanderstelt##imported-end##
Brandyn and Lisa,
We are SO sorry for your loss. We are praying for you guys to get through this with God's love and comfort. If you need anything just let us know!
Love,
Trav and Becky##imported-begin##Travis and Rebekah Kirk##imported-end##
John 21:15-17 Jesus said to his disciples, "Feed My Sheep"
Obviously Paul cared very much for life abundantly and gave to those who came into contact with in gladness and a good heart. Paul was doing the will of God.
Sheila, what a wonderful spread of foods you provided for those grieving with you and all the families Paul's loss has affected. We thank you. Truly you are carrying on HIS legend as Paul did in your life together.
Forever I am grateful for knowing Paul and you. Keep up the good works your husband and the boys father has set as a clear example of God's unconditional, unfailing love. Paying it forward .... Pay it Forward.
Peace.
In Christ, Love, AvaEvon and Families##imported-begin##AvaEvon Eastwood, your cousin Katherine Marion's daughter##imported-end##
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I was just telling my Grandson a few weeks ago that I made my own skateboard with a friend named Paul and skated with him a lot at McGraft park. He was one of my best friends in grade school, and I have many fond memories of him. I hope all your fond memories will help you in this difficult time. My sympathy to your family.##imported-begin##Robin Ackley-Chase##imported-end##
We were glad we could participate in Paul's memorial service and obtained a most all-inclusive impression of his popularity far beyond his immediate family - his sudden demise reminded me of the circumstances of my father and step-father;my father died before he could get acquainted with his son-my stepfather succumbed to cancer at age 51,when I was 19. Again our sincere sympathy--Brigitta & Bernie Siehling##imported-begin##Bernard & Brigitta Siehling ( Oma & Opa)##imported-end##
To Sheila and boys, we just learned of Pauls passing, (we are in Montgomery, AL) Our prayers are with you, he will truely be missed..##imported-begin##Wayne and Diane Zatalokin##imported-end##
It was a beautiful celebration of Paul's life today, and the huge crowd was indicative of the many people who Paul touched in so many ways. I would liked to have spoken at the ceremony but was far too emotional at the time. What I would have said...I am proud to say that Paul and I were best friends for years. I knew him from high school years and lived with him after I graduated from college. I like to think that he learned to live large on Lake Michigan during that time, and of course found his way to the top of the dune, where he lived with Sheila and his family. Paul loved that lake. He liked to pull fish from it, carve it with his surfboard, and fly his Hobie through it. A French philosopher, Aleq de Touqueville, said "I am part of all I have met". I am sure that part of Paul's spirit lives on in me, and in every person who knew him. Goodbye, my friend...##imported-begin##Eric Seifert##imported-end##
