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Lloyd Thorson Obituary
Lloyd Wesley Thorson December 18, 1927 - June 5, 2023
Lloyd W. Thorson of Georgetown, Washington, DC, died peacefully on June 5, 2023. Born in Geneva, IL, he was a graduate of the University of Illinois, a Fulbright Scholar, received an MBA from Columbia University, and was a veteran of the United States Army. Lloyd served as an Economic Advisor for the World Bank for most of his career and spoke multiple languages. He worked around the globe including Turkey, Ethiopia, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, and Romania. An adventure enthusiast, he traveled extensively throughout the USA and internationally. He is survived by cousins, nieces and nephews, and a large group of devoted friends. A funeral will not be held, but a celebration of his life will happen this autumn.
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Terry Burtyk
March 20, 2024
So sorry to read of Lloyd's passing, not long after my mom's-Gerti Burtyk-in March of 2023. Lloyd was a frequent guest at our family's homes, no matter if we lived in Turkey or Alexandria, VA; and we visited him in Vienna, Austria. Rest in Peace generous and lovely Lloyd.
Edward J Doheny
July 29, 2023
I worked with Lloyd at the World Bank. After leaving the Bank he hired me to assist him on a major project he was managing in Romania where I came to appreciate his leadership skills.
I particularly remember him showing gratitude to his staff for their efforts on the project.
We met for dinner several times when he would pass through DC post Romania. He lived a good life and had many interesting experiences.
I only saw Lloyd´s name in the list of Washington Post obits for April - June 2023 which was enclosed as a supplement in the July 27 edition of the Post.
Edward J Doheny
2603 Klingle Rd NW
Washington,DC 20008
202-244-8581
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