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BORN
June 09, 1936
DIED
December 24, 2022
David Thoburn Obituary
Survived by his loving son Graham, daughter-in-law Kelly, grandchildren Lucas and Cole, a very special friend (and ours as well) Wanda Anderson, sister Valerie Coombs, niece Christina Coombs and nephew Robert Coombs, and many, many excellent friends, too numerous to list. He was predeceased by his oldest son Randy Thoburn in 1978.
Terry was an accomplished aviator, being in the very exclusive Mach 1 and Mach 2 clubs set in the F-86 and the CF-104, respectively. Terry retired from Canadian Airlines, formerly CP Air, as a DC-10 Captain. He was also endorsed on the F-86 Sabre (top of his class) Harvard, Chipmunk, Otter, Beach-18, DC-3, DC-8, Boeing 737, and the iconic Boeing 747.
Terry was an avid sports fan, especially hockey - a shameless Canucks fan to the bitter end, often saying much to his chagrin, we snatched defeat from the jaws of victory again! Terry was a pretty good athlete himself, in both hockey and football - he was invited to try out for the Ottawa Rough Riders back in the day. Very fast, but he opted for an aviation career in the military instead. Terry was a bit of a philanthropist to many good causes, and he never met a dog he didn't like or vice versa.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Canadian Parkinson's Society. He will be greatly missed by all his family and dear friends!
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Memories and Condolences
for David Thoburn
3 Entries
Des
May 19, 2023
I've known Terry for a LONG time. What a friend he was. lots of great times. Thanks Terry for the wonderful memories. You are missed BIG TIME.
I think of you every day.
lots of love
Des
Tracy Leyden
February 18, 2023
I remember Terry fondly, we flew together on occasion at Canadi>n Airlines & shared many a laugh & he was a great story teller with uncanny wit & humour. A true gentleman, friend & colleague. Fabulous picture of Terry. One of our good guys lovingly remembered, thought of & treasured. Condolences to his family, dear friends & colleagues. CAVU Terry <3~ Tracy Leyden
Bob Madill
January 7, 2023
To my friend Graham, I offer deep condolences from my family to yours. We remember the fun times with your Dad and family at gatherings in Richmond and at group family vacations at places like Silver Lake. The positive memories sustain us in times of grief. Take good care of yourselves Graham, Kelly, Lucas and Cole.
Bob Madill
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