Memorial

Douglas Archie Torson, 79, of Swisher, Iowa died on Thursday, November 5, 2020 after a long illness.  Private graveside services will be held at Noon, on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. As mandated by proclamation, the use of facemasks or shields are required.

Doug was born February 25, 1941 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to the late Archie and Blanche Torson.  He graduated from Washington High School and attended Coe College as well as the University of Iowa Mini Medical School.  Doug married Judith Lueder on July 19, 1967.  He worked at Collins Radio, Cedar Rapids School District, Metropolitan School Supply, and owned his own business.  

He is survived by his wife, Judy Torson of Swisher, Iowa, along with many friends and acquaintances.

He was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.  In 1966, he became a member of the Masonic Lodge Crescent #25, El Kahir Shrine, Trowel Chapter No. 49 R.A.M, Palestine Council No. 27 R & SM, Apollo Commandery No. 26 K.T in Cedar Rapids.  He joined Akdar Shrine in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1993 after retiring in Oklahoma, and then returning to Iowa in 2003.  He had many hobbies thru the years, including amateur radio, music, and automobiles.

Doug was known for his larger than life personality and his many funny jokes and pranks that would make everyone laugh and smile.  He will be greatly missed. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elk’s Lodge #251 or Shriner’s Hospital for Children.