Lynda Purel, 1943-2013

Lynda Purel, 1943-2013

Lynda Purel Rank Thorson (1943 - 2013)

Lynda Purel Rank Thorson, born March 31, 1943 in Kansas City, Kan., began her life with Christ on July 4, 2013.

Lynda is survived by her husband of ten years, Ralph Thorson as well as her brother, Harry (Buddy) Purel and her cat, Muffin.

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Paul Martin, FUHS '59 on August 11, 2013 at 2:49 PM said:

I met Lynda at FUHS in 1959 and we were good friends. I have thought of her often over the years and tried to get in touch through Classmates and FB, but could not find her or someone who might know how to reach her. When with my old friends, Bob Smith and Nick Aversa at Lake Tahoe in late 1959, we decided that the oldie, "Earth Angel" should be her song. I am truly saddened by her passing. I wish that I could have made contact. I miss you, Lynda Lou.

JACK CARLE "62" on July 27, 2013 at 10:57 AM said:

I FIRST MET LYNDA IN JR. HIGH. SHE WAS SUCH A NICE PERSON, AND NEVER CHANGED THROUGH THE YEARS THAT I KNEW HER.

HER FAMILY IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

JACK

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Her career included positions at The Fullerton Tribune, Fred Sands Desert Realty and The LA Times where she retired.

Lynda was an avid golfer and a member of Bermuda Dunes Country Club. She had a passion for cooking and was also involved with East Valley Republican Women and a dedicated member of the Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church.

Service and reception for Lynda will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Bermuda Dunes Country Club, Bermuda Dunes. Please contact the country club for further details. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully asks donations be sent to Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church, 47-321 Hwy 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: mydesert.com/obituaries

And dedicated in Lynda'a memory:

http://youtu.be/VJcGi4-n_Yw

July 26, 2013.