We Remember
THORSTENSEN, Joan Margaret
October 26, 1925 — January 16, 2016
Passed away on January 16, 2016 at the age of 90. Survived by her daughters: Karen of Langley, Vivian (Larry) of Lake Country, Helen (Bob) of Kelowna; son Jon of Coquitlam; grandchildren: Jaime, Kelsey, Christopher, Ryan, Mike, Nicole, Trent, Mitchell and Brandon; great grandchildren: Vanesa, Jessica, Rylee, Avery and Annika.
Sadly predeceased by her husband Arvid Thorstensen and son Martin Thorstensen. Joan was born on October 26, 1925 in Wooler, Northumberland, England. She married Arvid in 1948 and moved to Norway, later emigrating to BC in 1952. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be forever in our hearts.
Goodbyes are not forever
Goodbyes are not the end
They simply mean I’ll miss you
Until we meet again.
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