Russell Thorson

Russell Thorson (80) died Saturday, December 19, 2015.

He was born October 8, 1935 to Milton and Evelyn Thorson on their farm in Lake Crystal, Minn.

Russell began painting with his father at age 12 and discovered he had a knack for it. He excelled as a marine painter. He restored a Deadliest Catch fishing vessel, was a member of the Tacoma Painter's Union Local #164 and started his own painting business. When he relocated to Odessa in 2002, his painting skills helped to rejuvenate many Odessa historical buildings, including the Foursquare Church, Heritage Church and Christ Lutheran Church.

His...