Karen R. Thorson
May 2, 1979 ~ May 15, 2023
Karen Rae “Tippie” Thorson (Simpson) 44, passed away too soon from medical complications, Monday May 15th surrounded by family and many good friends. Karen was born May 2, 1979 to Arlee & Julie (Ludwig) Simpson in Valley City, North Dakota. Karen graduated with honors and the Presidential Academic Award from D-G-F High School in 1997. She attended MSU and Moorhead Tech College.
Karen loved being around people, looked forward to traveling. Jamaica and Las Vegas being her favorites. Reading books, weekends at the lake, campfires,
gambling, concerts along with cocktails. She had an amazing knowledge for a variety of music. Halloween was her favorite holiday and she always dress to impress with her creative costumes. As a little girl she started and enjoyed playing piano and singing. Karen worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND for the past 17 years and achieved the position as Claims Administration Team Leader.
Karen is survived, by her loving husband Mike Thorson. They had a beautiful wedding on October 15th, 2005 and cherished over 20 years together in their Moorhead home; parents, Arlee & Julie Simpson Dilworth, MN; in-laws, Lydell & Karen Thorson Moorhead, MN; brother, Jonathon (Lori); nephew, Jackson Shelly, MN; brother in-law, Ryan (Amanda) Ottertail, MN & Bueller Lonestar their dog; and aunts, uncles, cousins, co-workers, friends, and her childhood friend Stacey (Meyers) Issacson who became a lifelong best friend.
Preceded in death were her Grandparents, James & Karen Rae Ludwig, John & Arlene Simpson, and Black Lab, Norris. Karen is now with her fur baby Norris Charles at the rainbow bridge.
She was a legendary girl who had so many friends across the world! Her laughter and company will be missed Immensely!
A celebration of life will be held, Saturday May 20 at Vics Lounge in the Moorhead Center Mall 5 PM to close.
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We love you Tippie. Our music will never be the same in Jamaica. Thank you for being a part of our lives. You will always be in our hearts.
Mike, thinking of you, your pup, and Tippi’s family. She was one of a kind. The Treehouse will not be the same. With love
KB and Tom
Oh Mikey Bear, and the rest of the big Family and Friends. I’m so heavy with sorrow for a loss of such a great friend and person that when I was around let me mess with her shot glasses. With much love Dirty White Boy as I earned for ring tone. Aka Art.
What a great friend that was lost too soon. We will miss Tippie so much. Her sense of humor and love of all types of music is what we will miss most. Tree House Resort in Jamaica won’t be the same in February.
Mike and Family, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss! I worked with Karen at KVRR, and I have such great memories from those times. We went to many concerts together at the fair, Mike & Karen also hosted many fun nights at their house. She was such a fun person to be around. You will all be in my prayers.
Dear Mike,
We are so sorry about your tragic loss of your beautiful Tippi. Having her around was always a treat. She will be missed at the Tree House. Her music kept everyone smiling, laughing and singing. We will think of her often. Take care Mike, we are praying for you.
Susie and Mike Wandschneider