Kathleen Thorson, a devoted mother of four, died at 34 from a sudden brain hemorrhage days after giving birth to her son, Teddy, on December 29, 2019, in Medford, Oregon. Despite a healthy pregnancy and delivery, severe symptoms led to her hospitalization and an emergency craniotomy, but she could not be saved. Kathleen had chosen to be an organ donor, and her family honored this decision, donating twelve of her organs to give others a second chance at life. Her husband, Jesse, found comfort in this act, knowing it reflected her caring nature.
Kathleen and Jesse, together since high school, built a life centered on family. She was a stay-at-home mom who poured love into her children—Danny, Gracie, James, and Teddy—while Jesse trained as a nurse. Known for her warmth, Kathleen made everyone feel seen and loved, baking pies and soothing her children with her presence. After her death, Jesse vowed to keep her kindness alive in their home. A community fundraiser raised over $130,000 to support the family, honoring Kathleen as a “mother extraordinaire” whose love and magic endured.
