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Obituary

Valerie Thorne Carlsen was born on August 26th 1932 in El Cajon, California, to Fred and Dorothy Thorne and passed away on April 19th 2025. 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 on May 24th at Clairemont Lutheran Church, 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

Valerie had one sister, Diana, and is survived by her three children Leslie, Dusty and Curtis. From the very beginning, she had a curious mind, a mischievous …

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What were Valerie's favorite foods?
Chocolate, definitely chocolate!
Chocolate, definitely chocolate!
Chocolate, definitely chocolate!
What were Valerie's favorite songs or musical artists?
Jazz music was her favorite. She loved to watch Lawrence Welk reruns on Saturday nig…
Jazz music was her favorite. She loved to watch Lawrence Welk reruns on Saturday nights.
Jazz music was her favorite. She loved to watch Lawrence Welk reruns on Saturday nights.

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Born

August 26th, 1932
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Passed away

April 19th, 2025
San Diego

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Mount Hope Cemetery

3751 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102
Telophase Cremation Society
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