William Ralph Thorson

William (Bill) Thorson, 86, went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2020 as his wife of 63 years held his hand. Bill was born in Tacoma, Washington on July 8, 1933 and graduated from Peninsula High School in Gig Harbor. Bill and his best friend Dale VanDiest joined the Air Force right after graduation during the time of the Korean War. Bill was one of the few remaining Atomic War veterans and a proud member of the National Association of Atomic Veterans (NAAV). After the Air Force, Bill worked as a commercial fisherman in southern California where he met his wife Marilyn. Soon after their marriage, Bill went to work for GATX terminals corporation where he spent 33 years with the company prior to his retirement. Together Bill and Marilyn had 3 children, Teri (Ray) Anania of Coupeville, WA, Sheri (John) Juszczak of Silverdale, WA and Martin (Sarah) Thorson of Lithia, FL. Bill is survived by his wife Marilyn, his 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 2 greatgrandchildren, 2 nieces, 1 nephew, and 3 Goddaughters. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Ralph Thorson and Selma Teeters, and his sister Marjorie Thorson Wisniewski. In lieu of flowers the family suggests you donate to Poulsbo First Lutheran Church, Peace Lutheran School in Bremerton or the charity of your choice.