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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Thyra Hildegard Hernquist
Thyra Hildegard
Hernquist
d. Apr 16, 2016
Thyra Hildegard Hernquist's Obituary
Thyra Hildegard Hernquist , 95, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2016 at The University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro after a brief illness.
She is survived by her three children Lars Hernquist of Lexington, Massachusetts, Thomas Hernquist of Seattle, Washington and Ingrid Hernquist of Princeton, New Jersey. Thyra is also survived by 7 grandchildren.
She was born in Västra Strö, Sweden on February 18, 1921 and was one of 10 children. Thyra was married to Karl G. Hernquist in 1949 and together they moved to the US in 1952. She supported Karl in his career at RCA where he worked for 34 years. While at RCA, Karl became a world renowned Physicist in the area of gas lasers. He received over 35 patents and numerous awards while at RCA. Thrya and Karl became residents of Princeton, New Jersey in 1952, and she received her U.S. Citizenship in 1957. She was married to Karl Hernquist for 65 years until his passing in 2014.
Thyra was a dedicated mother and devoted wife. She believed strongly in providing an education for her children. Lars received his PhD in Astro-Physics from the California Institute of Technology; Thomas received his MBA from Dartmouth's Amos Tuck School of Business; and Ingrid received her JD degree from Rutgers.
Thyra was an avid swimmer and swam a mile a day until the age of about 90. She worked at Princeton's YMCA for many years as a swim instructor and lifeguard. She also loved nature and was an active bird watcher and botanist. Thyra and Karl enjoyed traveling together and visited many countries throughout multiple continents during their lives.
In 1971 Thyra received a Certificate of Recognition from the American National Red Cross for saving the life of a young boy as the result of a skating accident on Carnegie Lake in Princeton.
A memorial service will be held at Stone Hill Church 1025 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ on April 23rd at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alternatives, Inc., 600 First Avenue Raritan, NJ 08869 are appreciated
She is survived by her three children Lars Hernquist of Lexington, Massachusetts, Thomas Hernquist of Seattle, Washington and Ingrid Hernquist of Princeton, New Jersey. Thyra is also survived by 7 grandchildren.
She was born in Västra Strö, Sweden on February 18, 1921 and was one of 10 children. Thyra was married to Karl G. Hernquist in 1949 and together they moved to the US in 1952. She supported Karl in his career at RCA where he worked for 34 years. While at RCA, Karl became a world renowned Physicist in the area of gas lasers. He received over 35 patents and numerous awards while at RCA. Thrya and Karl became residents of Princeton, New Jersey in 1952, and she received her U.S. Citizenship in 1957. She was married to Karl Hernquist for 65 years until his passing in 2014.
Thyra was a dedicated mother and devoted wife. She believed strongly in providing an education for her children. Lars received his PhD in Astro-Physics from the California Institute of Technology; Thomas received his MBA from Dartmouth's Amos Tuck School of Business; and Ingrid received her JD degree from Rutgers.
Thyra was an avid swimmer and swam a mile a day until the age of about 90. She worked at Princeton's YMCA for many years as a swim instructor and lifeguard. She also loved nature and was an active bird watcher and botanist. Thyra and Karl enjoyed traveling together and visited many countries throughout multiple continents during their lives.
In 1971 Thyra received a Certificate of Recognition from the American National Red Cross for saving the life of a young boy as the result of a skating accident on Carnegie Lake in Princeton.
A memorial service will be held at Stone Hill Church 1025 Bunn Dr., Princeton, NJ on April 23rd at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Alternatives, Inc., 600 First Avenue Raritan, NJ 08869 are appreciated
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Stone Hill Church
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