James Norman Thulin

He taught me so much when I was a bus driver. And he also helped my son so much while I was working there. He was like another grandparent for him. He was a great guy that would tell you it straight, but had a real soft side to him. You will be dearly missed g-pa jim.

Mr. Thulin was fun to work with at laid law/ First Student, he was always a friend too, after our morning routes there were a group of us that would get together and do breakfast and coffee at the dinner but now him, Scotty and Kerry are back together again as the three amigos.

When I moved to Alaska in 2008, synchronicity led me to a job driving school buses within a couple of weeks. Jim Thulin trained me how to drive, and was a great friend. He, Kerry and Scotty were such a big part of my life in that time. I like to hope they are all b.s.ing in that big Dispatch Office in the Sky! I love you Jimma!

Jim is gonna be thoroughly missed. He was one of a kind! He was my trainer when I first started out with Laidlaw 23+ years ago. I always like talking with him of course when he had free time. Which wasn´t often because he was always so busy thank you Jim for everything that you did for the three bus companies that you worked for.

I'm sorry to hear the sad news. I met Jim in 2005 when I was a nearly broke student at UAF and needed a job. The school bus company hired me, and Jim trained me. He became someone I looked up to at the school bus company for advice. I respected how he interacted with everyone and conducted himself. I was there from 2005 to 2007, and came back after graduating from college in the lower 48 for the 2009-2010 school year. A lot changed when I was away, but Jim was someone I trusted and respected...

when i worked with him at the bus barn I looked up to him he was a good friend and I learned things threw him i enjoyed his company I will miss him greatly let his soul know no hardship and be at peace knowing the values he gave will live on threw others.

He knew me since I was a little little and years later I had the privilege to work with him at the bus company . He was a kind soul that knew how to make someone laugh if will miss him greatly.