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Paul Thoreen Obituary

Paul Christian Thoreen
Dec. 7, 1951 - Jan. 26, 2011

Paul said goodbye to this world and his family after a brave fight with cancer at the age of 59. Paul was born in Everett, the third of eight children, to Lillian and Harold Thoreen. He grew up in Everett and graduated in 1970 from Everett High School. Paul's varied life included adventures on commercial fishing boats in Alaska, many years as an optical dispenser, and later as a golf course manager. Paul was lovingly cared for in his later years by daughter, Anne Marie and son-in-law, Josh Eerkes. The role that brought him greatest joy was as father, grandfather, and brother to his lively family.
Paul continues to live in the hearts of his mother, Lillian (95 years old); brothers, Harold (Suzanne), Arn (Fran), Bryce, and Bruce; sister, Chris; and brothers, Larry and Richard (Dianne); his daughters, Anne Marie, Angie (Justin), and Toni (John); numerous nephews; and nieces; and his eight grandchildren, Emma, Ethan, Jordan, Jaycob, Caleb, Ryan, Nathan, and Andrew.
A memorial service to celebrate Paul's life will be held February 26 in Kennewick, Washington.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Feb. 9 to Feb. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Thoreen

10 Entries

Chris Cain Morgan

March 1, 2011

I was good friends with Paul through high school and after. He taught me how to drive a stick-shift in the alley by north-end Herfys in the good ole days. Paul and I remained friends and saw each other on and off through the years and we always had a great time together; he was quite the character. You could always count on Paul to have a wonderful sense of humor. I contacted him around the time of our class of 1970 40th high school reunion and we talked for several hours catching up, laughed a lot, and I hung up with a huge smile on my face. He spoke highly of his family and felt good about some life changes he had made in recent years. He seemed very content in his life. Paul will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Good-bye Paul--Say hi to Scott for me and you two be good.

Richard Tarabochia

February 25, 2011

Paul was always a first class guy. From the time I first met the Thoreen family I knew they were all first class people. Paul was not only a great crewmember on my fishing boat in Alaska he was just a good person to be around. He always had a good sense of humor even when things things would go haywire....he could lighten the mood and get me to smile and relax. He went out of his way to take care of my family through many years of glasses, contacts and eye exams! With all five of us with poor eyesight he was a Godsend.
Paul just had a way about him and the way he carried himself I always admired. My condolences to the Thoreen family, the world has lost one of the good ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.

Jan (Inkster) Kavran

February 16, 2011

To the Thoreen family,
I pray the Lord will be there for you to ease your pain at this difficult time.
I have some fond memories of Paul growing up in Everett when we were teenagers. Going to North Junior High School, YMCA dances, cruising Colby, eating at Herfy's, and hanging out. He was so nice, always glad to see you, treated you with respect, and a fun person to be around. With loving thoughts.

Linda Hogle-Pirnke

February 13, 2011

Paul was my friend throughout high school. He was kind and thoughtful. May he rest in peace. My condolences to the Thoreen family.

John McAdams

February 12, 2011

I am so saddened to learn of Paul's passing.I have so many fond childhood memories of Paul and the Thoreen family.My heartfelt sympathy goes out to family and friends.

Scott Johnston

February 11, 2011

I am sorry to hear about the passing of Paul. He and I were friends in high school. I always enjoyed our conversations over the years. My condolences to Paul's family.

Sandy Sutton Burrows

February 10, 2011

I am so sorry to the Thoreen family for your loss of Paul. He was such a character. I have known him since middle-school and your family even longer through my Great Aunt Polly Pearson and my mom, Joyce Sutton who were both close with Lilly. Paul was very proud of going through school and never missing a day! That was quite an accomplishment! My thoughts are with all of you as you mourn the loss of your brother, son, father, grandfather. He was special and will be remembered fondly.

Gene & Loni Martin

February 10, 2011

I MOVED INTO PAULS NEIGHBORHOOD IN 1958 AND BEGAN A LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,WOW WHAT GOOD TIMES WE HAD,PAUL YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME. YOUR FRIEND GENE MARTIN.

Larry Thoreen

February 9, 2011

It was a blessing that Paul was with us long enough to experence the joys of life, He was able enjoy the unending love of his daughter Annie and her husband Josh. Thier love brought Emma and Ethan, Pauls grand children the spark, and the love of his life. Paul left us at the pinnicle of his life, for us all to carry on. My Brother, i love you, and will miss you. Rest now in PEACE

ED MORRIll

February 9, 2011

As one of Paul's EHS 1970 classmates, I offer my heartfelt sorrow.

ED Morrill

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