Thelma Magnusson, 96 of Longmont, CO formerly of Moline died March 4, 2006.
A memorial service will be Friday, March 10, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline or American Cancer Society.
Thelma was born December 3, 1909 in Moline toTheodor B. and Theresa T. (Johnson) Johnson. She married Gustav Adolph Magnusson on August 3, 1935 in her family home in Moline. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1992.
Thelma graduated April 1, 1932 from Moline Public Hospital. She was employed as a registered nurse at Moline Public for her entire nursing career. She retired in October 1973 as an eye surgeon's assistant.
Thelma was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Moline where she belonged to the Goodwill Circle. She was a member of Moline Chapter 258 of the Order of the Eastern Star, and Clara Lodge 118 of the Independent Order of Vikings.
Thelma was an avid and longtime skier both of cross country and downhill skiing. She continued skiing well into her 70's.
SURVIVORS
Son Brian (Margaretha) Magnusson Longmont, CO
Grandchildren Lars Magnusson Vienna, VA
Annika Stowe Boulder, CO
Great Grandchildren Nicole & Erik Magnusson
Connor, Adam & Abigail Stowe
She was preceded in death by her brother.
Online condolences may be expressed to Thelma's family by visiting her obituary at
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