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Donald R. Nordlund
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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June 20, 2013
Don was such a great role model for me as a grew up. I have the greatest respect for him! I have wonderful memories of our family vacations together up on Lake Sullivan.
My deepest sympathies,
Don Ion
JAY JORGENSEN
April 24, 2013
WORKING WITH DON OVER THE YEARS WAS ALWAY SUCH A PLEASURE. A TRULEY FINE GENTLEMAN AND CREW MEMBER. SMOOTH FLIGHT WEST DON, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY
Tom Schellinger
April 22, 2013
I was privileged to fly the 707/320 as F/O and S/O on Don's crew many times in my early years at NW. He was the consummate pilot, gentleman and friend. I learned many lessons from him, both related to flying and in the way he treated his crew and passengers. May he rest in peace.
Bill Halverson
April 22, 2013
Fran and I extend our deepest condolences to Don's family. Don was an exceptional pilot, a credit to himself and Northwest Airlines. His friendship will be remembered by all who were privileged to know him.
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Fred & Mary Raiche
April 22, 2013
Flying as crew members with Don, was always something to look forward to and enjoy. We are saddened by Don "flying west". Our condolences to his family. Don will always be in our good memories.
Bill Horne
April 22, 2013
I can tell you one thing we have lost one of our best. One of my first actual flights as a NWA Flight crew member was with Don and I was a nervous wreck but thanks to his wonderful help he had me calmed down in a few and taught me how to enjoy the best career anyone can ever hope to have. I always looked forward at bidding to find his trip was still available. My sincere condolences to all his Family he will be missed.
ROBERT DAVIDSON
April 22, 2013
I WAS SO SORRY TO LEARN OF DONALD'S PASSING. I HAVE KNOWN HIM FOR OVER 35 YEARS AND HE WAS ALWAYS A GOOD FRIEND AND A REAL GENTLEMAN. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED.
Jill Ogdie
April 21, 2013
My deepest sympathies! I have fond memories of Donald and not so fond ones of an open biplane...LOL...He always was so good to me! Love you guys!
Janie Scholl Skinner
April 21, 2013
Nordlund family.
My deepest sympathy on your loss. He was such a good friend and co-worker with my dad and my dad has such good memories of their flying with Northwest. My deepest sympathy.
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