Elroy Thiessen Obituary
The passing of Elroy Thiessen in Grand Junction, Colorado occurred on June 9, 2026. Elroy, born on January 7, 1947 in Warroad, Minnesota, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elroy Thiessen to show support.
Elroy touched many lives and will be remembered fondly for the moments shared and the memories created. Family, friends, and colleagues extend their love and support during this time. While Elroy’s presence will be missed, the influence he had on others will remain. Those who knew him will carry forward memories that reflect his character and spirit.
He was predeceased by: his sisters, Rosella Meleshko and Carol Pearce. He is survived by: his wife Patricia Thiessen; his daughters, Julie Thiessen (Donald Clarke) and Lisa Peck (Ben Peck); his grandson Preston Peck (Ciarra Peck); and his siblings, Alva Larsen and Harold Thiessen (Lois Thiessen).
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his honor to either Gideons International: https://gideons.org or the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado: https://gideons.org https://secure.colorado.gov.
