James Richard Halvorsen, 74 of Bethlehem Twp., PA formerly of Connecticut died Monday, November 16, 2020 at home. Born May 28, 1946 in Madison, WI he was a son of the late John and Mary (Peterson) Halvorsen. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater and served in the Army Reserves. He had been employed by the IBM and Lexmark Companies for many years before retiring. A member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, he was an avid golfer, sports enthusiast and skier. Jim also loved time spent with his family, especially his grandson.
He is survived by his children: Peder Halvorsen (wife Elizabeth) of Palmer Twp., PA, Annie Copperthwaite (husband Jay) of Bethlehem, PA; sisters: Carol Pechauer, Jane Hinkel, Julie Keesey and his grandson: Jackson. A sister, Mary Jo Parker died earlier.
Services will be held at a later date. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Andy & Carol Waskie
November 19, 2020 at 4:26 pm
We wish to express our sincere sympathy for the passing of your Dad and loved one, James. We were saddened to learn of his loss. We knew James through his son Pete and daughter-in-law Elizabeth, our daughter and enjoyed his company, his wit and bonhommie during visits and over dinner.
He will be missed by family and friends.
We will keep James in our thoughts & prayers and hope that his family and friends will find comfort and peace in these days of mourning.
It is a comfort to know that he is now in a better place and in the arms of the Lord.
With condolences,
Andy & Carol Waskie
Philadelphia
Nick Waskie
November 20, 2020 at 2:32 pm
Many prayers and condolences to the Halvorsen family. We really enjoyed Jim’s company at family gatherings. We are saddened to hear of his passing.
With prayers and thoughts,
Nick Waskie and Beth Brewer and family.
Henry and Terri Waskie Gross
November 20, 2020 at 5:23 pm
Dear Pete, and Liz, We are so very sorry of the loss of your Dad (father-in-law) recently. Your Dad was an incredible person who lived a full life. We thank him sincerely for his service to our country.
Matthew Silvius
November 24, 2020 at 5:04 pm
Peder and Family,
You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
-Matt & Jill Silvius
Dick Strand
November 27, 2020 at 7:04 am
My sincere condolences on Jim’s passing. He and I were good friends from junior high through college. Even though we went our separate ways as adults I looked forwarded to seeing him at class reunions and keeping up with Christmas cards.
Rick Disbrow
November 27, 2020 at 11:44 am
I mirror Dick Strand’s condolences on the Red Heads’ passing. I had reconnected
briefly with Jim when he lived in Utah. We literally “bumped” into each other at
Denver’s airport, and I visited him with my travelling job at the time. We lost touch
again when he moved back East. In addition I had developed a friendship with .
his sister, Carol, while she was teaching in Appleton. It was a pleasure to have known Jim and I share the sorrow of his family and friends at our loss.