David Alan Throndrud
February 11, 1954 - May 31, 2004
David was born on February 11, 1954 in Dawson, Minnesota, and entered Heaven on May 31, 2004, in Minneapolis, surrounded by his family. Grateful to have shared his life were his mother and father, Elwood and Gloria; sisters, Susan Throndrud, Mary Throndrud, and Nancy Hanson; brother-in-law, Mikal; nephews, Kai and Max; niece, Kristen; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends.
David was confirmed at First English Lutheran Church in 1971 and graduated from Ortonville High School with a special diploma in 1975. For the past 30 years, he resided in Willmar and worked at a sheltered workshop there. He enjoyed church, Special Olympics, polka music, the Twins, Johnny Cash, the Dairy Queen, bowling, cooking with his mom, and boating and flying with his dad. David lived life to its fullest and his gentle spirit touched everyone he met.
The family wishes to thank all of the doctors, nurses, therapists and special friends at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Sister Kenny Institute and the Ortonville Hospital who took care of David during the past several months. Your kindness will never be forgotten. David is now in Heaven with the Greatest Doctor of all.