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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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Cause of death
Natural causes
Method of disposition
Cremation
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