Obituary of James M. Torson

James “Jim” M. Torson, 85 of Colesburg, Iowa passed away June 26, 2023, at Home surrounded by his loved ones.

Visitation will be held from 2 – 8 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Parish Center.  Visitation will continue at 9 – 10 a.m. prior to funeral mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Colesburg with burial in the church cemetery.  Rev. John Haugen will officiate.

James was born on May 10, 1938, in West Union, Iowa, the son of Milfred and Marie (Anderman) Torson.  He married Patricia Ament on September 3, 1960, in Worthington, Iowa.  Together they raised their family and farmed near Colesburg since 1970.  James was a husband, father, brother, and mentor.  He farmed most of his life and has worked many jobs; always loving and cherishing his family, his friends and his animals, especially his mules and horses. James had a huge love for horses; he drove the horses while the children rode, making it a team effort.   He passed his love for life and family onto all who were blessed to know him.

James is blessed with seven children: Thomas (Chong Suk) Torson of Clarksville, TN, Timothy (Kimberly) Torson of Strawberry Point, IA, Milford of Colesburg, IA, Mary (Robert) Link and Madonna Torson of Colesburg, IA, Deborah (David) Leuchtenmacher of Elgin, IA, Dorothy (Daniel) Dietz of Charlotte, TN, 8 grandchildren: Jason & James Link, Jammie and Jessica Torson, Alison & Jacob Leuchtenmacher, and Joshua & Brandon Torson and siblings: Stephen Torson, David Torson, Nancy Torson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Patricia in 2002; Siblings:  Susan Torson and Ronald Torson.

Thanks to all for your love and support.  God bless you Dad and Mom, we love you always, till we are together again.