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Harold Thorson Obituary
December 21, 1923 ~ December 10, 2012
Harold was born in Crary, North Dakota. He served in the Navy as a forward air reconnaissance pilot in the South Pacific during World War II and continued to serve in the reserves through retirement. In 1952, he started as a pilot for Northwest Airlines where he flew 31 years finishing his career as a Boeing 747 Captain flying routes to Asia. He had an amazing positive attitude about life, and was incredibly organized and prepared for eternity. He was also conservative with this life, but generous with others. He did not leave any unfinished business behind and was able to pass in comfort and peace.
He has now joined with his wife Louise, who passed away in 2003. He is survived by his daughters Kathleen Poole, Suzanne Popa and her husband Jim, son Rick Thorson and wife Cindy, grandchildren Bradley and his wife Katherine, John and his wife Monica, Lauren and her husband Zane, Brian, Elizabeth and her husband Ben, Mari, and great grandchildren Matthew, Natalie, and Stellan . A celebration of his life is scheduled for Saturday, January 5th at 1 pm at the Elm Place Clubhouse, 1200 6th Place South, Edmonds, WA 98020.
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GERALD KRUEGER
December 16, 2020
I will never forget Harold Thorson. He was a wonderful fellow, Navy Pilot and all around great guy. Miss him yet
jerry krueger
December 16, 2019
Harold Thorson was one of the finest human beings I had the pleasure of being his friend --flying with him in the Navy Reserves and flying co-pilot for him at Northwest Airlines. He will be remembered for the ages. Jerry Krueger NWA(retired)
December 26, 2012
It was always a pleasure to fly with gentelman Pilot Hal. He had some good stories about flying and sailing. I'm sorry to learn that he has flown West. My condolences to his family.
David Schneebeck
George and Connie Morrisosn
December 25, 2012
We were so sorry to read of Hal's passing. He and Louise were good friends for many years; and we enjoyed Hal's friendship after Lou passed. He was brilliant and thoughtful, besides being a great pilot and good friend. Our deepest condolences to his family.
With sympany, George and Connie Morrison
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Harry Bedrossian
December 24, 2012
Hal and I flew alot together during one of our many cutbacks on NWA. He was always a an excellent pilot and saved the day on a few ocassions. I have nothing but good memories and fondness for one of the good guys.
Chuck Carlson
December 24, 2012
My sympathy to Hal's family.
It was my great pleasure to fly as Hal's co-pilot on many trips out of Seattle. He was a real professional who was a great credit to himself and Northwest Airlines. All who knew him will miss him.
David Pethia
December 24, 2012
Hal's passing brings sadness to all that had the opportunity to work with and know him. His pleasant personality and professional attitude made flying with him made only good memories.
God Speed Hal.
gary Pisel
December 24, 2012
Barbara and I worked many times with Hal. He was a pleasure to fly with, a real gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.
gerald krueger
December 24, 2012
Dearest Thorson Family: A wonderful, kind, caring, loving man has passed our way and a lot of us are better people because Harold Thorson was in our life. I was a pilot on Harold's P2V crew in the Navy Reserves in Msp and have so many fond and kind memories of flying and socializing with him. He was a great and talented Pilot and such a people person to know. May God give you strength to endure such a loss. Sadly and with heartfelt condolences. Gerald & Mary Ann Krueger NWA pilot retired.
Jim Fletcher
December 24, 2012
I am sorry for the Thorson family to hear of Hal's passing.
It was my good fortune to have flown right seat for Hal on many trips out of Seattle. Hal was a great pilot, a true gentleman and a good friend.
Hal will be missed by all of us.
December 24, 2012
Sorry to hear of your passing! Will greatly missed! He was a good friend and fellow pilot! Bart
Myron Bredahl
December 23, 2012
I flew with Hal a lot. He was one of the GOOD GUYS. Always had that laugh and smile. Have a good trip to the west good friend.
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