Cynthia "Cindy" Thorstad

Cynthia �Cindy� Thorstad, age 52, of Hastings, died at her home on April 3, 2009. She was born July 16, 1956 in Fosston, MN to Robert and Margery (Dode) Pearson. She was a 1974 graduate of Fosston High School and Bemidji State University, majoring in social work. She married Joseph Thorstad on June 10, 1978 in Fosston. Cindy had served as a social worker in Hastings with Haven Homes, later Augustana Health Care Center, and Oak Ridge Manor. Cindy enjoyed spending time with family, going out to eat with friends, and occasional trips to the casino. She was also an active member in the congregation at Our Saviour�s Ev. Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her father Robert and father-in-law Merlin. Cindy is survived by her husband Joe; son Brian (Maria)Thorstad of Belle Plaine; mother Margery Pearson of Hastings; brothers Greg Pearson of Hastings and Dale Pearson of Santa Monica, CA; mother-in-law Mary Thorstad of Fosston; brother-in-law Jerry (Laurie) Thorstad of St. Clair, MN; also 3 nieces; a nephew and her close friends. The Funeral Service, officiated by Rev. Doug Duin will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at OUR SAVIOUR�S EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 400 West Ninth St., Hastings, with interment following in Lakeside Cemetery. The pallbearers are Bill Langley, Bill Schommer, Mike Volkman, Lance Twedt, Jim Snyder, and Keith Cavis. A visitation will be held from 4-8pm Tuesday at the CATURIA-SMIDT FUNERAL HOME, 201 East Seventh St., Hastings, and 1 hour prior to the Wednesday service at the church.