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Robert Thorson
ROBERT THORSON
Cedar Rapids
Robert Shawn Thorson, 45, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014.
He was born May 26, 1969, and lived in Cedar Rapids his entire life.
Shawn endured a long battle with mental illness. He enjoyed nature and watching birds. Listening to music was a favorite hobby. Sports were of great interest to him, especially watching the Cubs and the Iowa Hawkeyes. He admired Garrison Keillor and listened to him often.
Shawn collected baseball cards and he had a great memory full of statistics and information.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert D. and Mary Ann Thorson.
Shawn is survived by his sister, Becky (Tom) Pardonek; a niece, Sydney Pardonek; a brother, Michael (Teresa) Thorson; and a nephew, Taylor Thorson.
A private memorial service with family will be at a later date.
The family would like to thank Anna Ackley and the staff at Abbe Center for their care and concern of Shawn.
Memorials may be sent to the Abbe Center for Community Mental Health.
Condolences may be left online at www.cedar memorial.com under "Obituaries."
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