Thomas Lloyd Thorkelson Obituary
The passing of Thomas Lloyd Thorkelson (Newport Beach, California) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 19, 2025 at the age of 93. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Patricia Jean Dailey. He is survived by: his wife Sheila; his brother Dennis Thorkelson; his children, Eric Thorkelson (Rozetta), Evy Disner (Renan), Janet Scott (Rick), Jared Thorkelson (Mary Ann), Tina Taft, Gregg Thorkelson, Britt Craig and Rees Thorkelson (Markay); and his stepsons, John and Michael Jones. He is also survived by 40 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and the many friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (2150 Bonita Canyon Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660).
In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to Orange County Interfaith Network (OCIN) (https://www.ocinterfaith.org) and LDS Humanitarian Services in Tom's memory.
