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Harold Thornquist Obituary
Harold was born at Swedish Hospital on April 4, 1918 and passed away at the age of 96 on June 28, 2014. He spent his early childhood in Preston, Washington and then moved to Seattle where he graduated from Lincoln High School in 1936. He attended the University of Washington, graduating in 1940. While at the U, he lettered in volleyball and was a life long Husky supporter.
After college he joined the Army serving with honor in the 18th Armored Division in the German Campaign during Word War II. Returning from the war, he started his career as a civil engineer with the City of Seattle, raising to head of Sewer Utilities.
Harold married the love of his life, Charlotte in 1948. They shared over 60 years of love, laughter and fun together. He was a devoted father to Robert and Karen and a loving grandfather to Christopher, Marc, Scott, Brian and Sara and great grandfather to Juliet.
He was an avid golfer, making 3 holes in 1 during his retirement years. Harold had many friends and was quick with a smile and a helping hand. He will be dearly missed by all those whose lives he touched.
A celebration of life will be held Thursday, July 10 at 3:30 p.m. at the Ballard Landmark, 5433 Leary Ave. NW., Seattle 98107.
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Joanne Lipson
July 12, 2014
What memories remain to me of Harold Thornquist come from having been friends during high school and college and beyond with Harold's daughter Karen. Happily for me Karen and some of her close friends embraced me into their circle, from which I enjoyed Harold and Charlotte's acquaintance, their warmth and hospitality. We talked and laughed a lot, good kids, active in school, with Harold in evidence indulgently smiling at our antics. Seemed a loving dad, steady hard working father who with Charlotte maintained an enduring good will, love and active connection with his daughter and the family she made in her adulthood. So sorry to have missed the memorial while attending to medical matters in my family. May memories of happy family together times be uplifting to his surviving loved ones.
Nancy Hinton
July 8, 2014
In my high school and college years, as a good friend of Harold's daughter Karen, I had many opportunities to visit the Thornquist home. Harold was always welcoming, quick to smile and engage in conversation. There are lots of happy memories of Harold and Charlotte giving us free reign for girls' overnighters, with laughter into the wee hours. I am sure they didn't get much sleep on those nights! My sincere sympathy goes out to the whole family at this time.
Doug &Bonnie Devorak
July 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Harold is now at peace and in our memories.
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