Kirsten Marie Thorslev

Kirsten Marie Thorslev (63)

October 19th, 1960- July 20th, 2024

Kirsten passed away in Providence Milwaukie Emergency room, surrounded by Family, “Thank-You, Gary for holding her hand for so many hours,” and thank God for cell phones for my brothers.

She had battled with many difficulties with her health, always surprising us and pulling through but not this time.

Kirsten was born in Washington D.C. October 19th, 1960 to John P.L. Thorslev and Marlis Jean Thorslev. She was the second born of 4 children. she spent most of her childhood in Walnut Creek, California, before relocating to Astoria, Oregon then Seaside Oregon at Neawanna by the Sea. Her final resting place was in Milwaukie, Oregon for continued healthcare in Portland.

Kirsten sought a Degree in Fashion Design in her early years working 30+years as a Fashion designer and Pattern maker in Oakland, Ca. And San Francisco, California. She was very successful, then one day decided to further her education to go on to getting her Bachelors in Elementary teaching. She focused on Art therapy intertwined with everyday class work. She dreamed of teaching the young through difficult situations, with the therapy of Art in many forms. She always used to say, “ Fashion before comfort”, so to see her move to teaching was a very exciting time in her life.

She loved traveling by herself and with family, she had a deep love of Cats also! Many Cats and their adventures

Kirsten was blessed during a difficult time in her life battling mental illness, she was able during her therapy to teach classes at Clatsop Behavior Health Day-Center in Art creating things others could use during their recovery as well. She met some longtime friends Steven and Candy “Thank-You both so very much for your parts in her life.” Through the years she built relationships with many caregivers that blessed her in so many ways more than just heath care, Joseph at Winter-lite Adult Foster Care and Maria at Caring for the Coast in Astoria. Neawanna by the Sea in Seaside Oregon and Milwaukie Adult Foster Home in Milwaukie Oregon. Shereen, Marta and Benny Thank you so much

Kirsten was preceded in death by her Father John P.L. Thorslev, Mother Marlis Jean Thorslev,

She was survived by her 2 Brothers, Severin P. L. Thorslev Munds Park, Arizona. Leif Erik and (Terrie Lee) Thorslev of Napa, California. Sister Ingrid Marie and (Gary Don) Boettcher of Svensen, Oregon. 3 Nieces Marlaina Anna Thorslev of Arizona, Michelle and (Chowlee) Kahlulu of Napa, California. Meisha and (Craig) Buck of Kelso Washington. 1 Nephew Malachi Isaiah Boettcher and (Alexis Anne Whiteside) of Svensen Oregon. 2 Great Nieces Malika Chumuka Kahlulu of Napa, California, and Marie Loretta Buck of Kelso, Washington.

There will be no public service as per her wishes. As a family we will be scattering her ashes with her Mother Marlis's in California and another secret special place.

Any contributions can be made to the organization of your choice to bless someone in “Your Community.”

Thank you all who have touched Kirsten's life in whatever way you did. 

 Bless you!