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Michael Thorsten Obituary

Michael Patrick Thorsten GOOSE CREEK - Michael Patrick Thorsten, 23, of Goose Creek, passed away March 17, 2016. He was born August 10, 1992 in Charleston, to his parents, John and Jennifer Thorsten. Michael graduated from Stratford High School in 2010, and was most recently attending the Southeastern Institute for Medical Billing and Coding. His hobbies included playing video games, playing his drums and guitar, and taking his son, Paul, to the park. In high school, he was part of the marching band, which led him to playing gigs in a band. His family will miss him dearly. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Thorsten of Goose Creek; son, Paul; parents, John and Jennifer Thorsten of Goose Creek; sister, Catherine (Andrew) Langridge of Dover, NH; maternal grandparents, Jim and Jo Walsh of Goose Creek; paternal grandparents, John Thorsten of Roanoke, VA and Margaret Thorsten of Summerville; and many loving family members. A visitation will be held, Monday, March 21, 2016 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Goose Creek Chapel. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens, Moncks Corner. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Berkeley Community Mental Health Center, PO BOX 1030, 403 Stoney Landing Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 869 ST. JAMES AVENUE, GOOSE CREEK, SC 29445. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2016.

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Charlene

March 9, 2017

As the year mark roles around my heart breaks once more. Paul and I miss you in a way only tears could explain. I wake every day knowing what you'd what from all of us - to live a life beyond survival. I wake and I breathe. I smile. I live. You'd want nothing less. We love you and still hold on to traces of joy you left behind. God has you now, rest in eternal peace Micheal.

Dawn Rowley

March 25, 2016

Jennifer and family, I am so sorry for your loss and have your family and friends in my prayers.

Laurie Merlo

March 24, 2016

Our prayers for comfort and love to the family and friends. A special prayer for peace and understanding to Jennifer, his loving mother.

Christie Reid

March 24, 2016

Jennifer, my heart breaks for you with the loss of your son. I will definitely keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Doolittle

March 23, 2016

Jennifer, I am so sorry about the loss of your son. My prayers and thoughts are going out to your entire family.

Janice Ward

March 23, 2016

I'm so sorry. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Stefanie Kinney

March 21, 2016

Thoughts and Prayers to the Thorsten Family during this difficult time.
A quote that has helped me:
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day...unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
(friend of Paul & Donna Thorsten)

March 21, 2016

Sharing in the ache of this hard and difficult loss. We've been intentionally praying for all of you. Hoping you are fully surrounded by loved ones and that you will be lifted up during the days to come.
Brian and Peg McCormick

Tom & Joye Ridgeway

March 21, 2016

Thoughts and prayers are with Jenny & John, Catherine, and the entire family. There are no words to express your loss. Prayers for you all.

March 21, 2016

I cannot express to your family how sorry I feel for this lose. My prayers go out to Michael, Jenny, Catherine, all the Thorsten family, Walsh family ,Michael's son and wife and his friends. My God help you during this very difficult time. Love in Christ, Terrie, Zach, Patrick, Kelsey and children

Kristen Thorsten

March 20, 2016

We love you, Michael! There are no words to express how much you are missed.

Royce Archer

March 19, 2016

Michael, you were such a wonderful and endearing young man. I hope you have found your peace even as others struggle with your passing. You will be sorely missed!

Jacob Addison

March 19, 2016

Rest in Peace Michael. It was a pleasure being your friend. God bless your family.

Rita and Jerome Addison

March 19, 2016

We are sad hearing about Michael's passing. He was fun in marching band with us as band parents. We have good memories working with him. Rest in the love of family and friends even though nothing can ease your pain. God's comfort and peace will sustain you. We send Love to your family.

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