THORESEN, Christopher Dale. It is with deep sadness that we let you all know our wonderful husband and father passed away on Tuesday, 15th September 2020. Aged 60 Years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Liz for 38 wonderful years. Adored, loved and cherished father to Kasie-Lea and Maddie. Special thanks to Hospice Waikato and St John Ambulance for their care of Chris. “He never wavered in his faith and even on his hard days he believed in God’s plan.” A celebration of Chris’ life is going to be held on Tuesday, the 22nd of September 2020, at 1.00 p.m. Due to Covid- 19 restrictions, to watch his service on livestream please go to Chris’ Tribute page on Grinter’s Funeral Home Website. Donations to Hospice Waikato would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to The Thoresen Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge, 3434.
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I always enjoyed flying with you, you were always professional and courteous. You were always happy to pass on your wisdom to those that were willing to listen. Until we fly again. RIP Captain
Dear family,
I have been thinking of you today, and praying for you all as you farewell Chris. So very thankful for the hope we have in Jesus. I pray He will carry you at this time and in the future.
All my love
Vicky
Dear Liz Maddie & Kaisie-Lee,
Sending all our love to you.
What beautiful memories shared today
RIP Chris,
Fly free & high xx
Our deepest sympathy to Liz, Kasie & Maddie.
We will always remember & cherish the wonderful times we had with you all from our days as neighbours and friends at Yellow Gum.
Chris will be sadly missed by so many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
All our love.
I have no words Liz .. just sending our love and deepest sympathy from our family to yours xxx
Beautiful service.
RIP Chris, sweet dreams.
Condolences to family and friends.
Sharon
Christchurch crew
Sending all our love and deepest sympathy to you Liz, Kasie & Maddie. We hope that all your beautiful memories of Chris fill your hearts and ease your pain. We are sure Chris is watching over you all from above and will continue to surround you with his love. Rest in peace now Chris in God’s care.
To Liz and family
Deepest Sympathy to you all at this very sad time on the loss of a special man, husband and Dad.
Hold on tight to all your special memories. Talk often together about them this spevial man.
Looking forward to Jesus coming.
Love and hugs
Gillian
Deepest condolences to Liz, Maddie and Kaisie-Lee. We cannot be there in person, but are with you in spirit as we say goodbye to a friend of many years. I was witness to when Chris, Carey and my brother Helle took to the skies all those years ago. Chris lived his dream as few get the chance to do. His memory will stay with us always.
Rest in Peace dear friend.
My condolences to Liz, Kasie and Maddie.
I’m sorry I can’t be with you all today to remember Chris’s fantastic life but on behalf of all of his Australian ‘flying friends’ over here, we hope you ‘Rest In Peace’ Chris. Thanks for the good times.
Fly high Chris.
No words can adequately express the feelings at this time. Liz, you were his soul mate of 38 years and we know you will miss him terribly. He was at his best with you.
Kasie-lea and Maddie, he was your dad and we know you loved and adored him. We know the space now left empty will never be filled.
All we can wish is that your memories of a wonderful life together will outweigh the grief, and will stay with you forever.
Gone but not forgotten, we will celebrate Chris’s life, a life well lived.
Fair winds and blue skies Captain Thoresen.
Mark and Daphne Thoresen
You will be missed Chris.
Your smile, your eyes, your humour, your kindness.
There’s a gaping hole in so many hearts, but the memories we have of you will keep you alive forever. 💕
RIP Chris.
Sincere condolences and sympathy. Although I can’t attend in person, you’re all in my thoughts and prayers . My daughters also send their condolences.
Thank you so much Chris for being so lovely to me during our time flying together and making me feel so welcome from day one. I’ll miss our conversations about aviation and other things by the pool in the islands and having a beer together. You had an impact on my life that I won’t forget and for that I thank you. Condolences to your family at this hard time. Thinking of you all. Darren Masters FA Virgin.
My deepest and saddest condolences to the grieving family, Chris was an awesome Captain to fly with and it was a pleasure to have known him. I will always remember his smile and his kind eyes..
Rest in Love Chris, rest in Peace, rest easy, you finally have your permanent WINGS..
From my family to yours, we send lots of love during this tough time.