Background
Larsen, Donn Edward was born on September 25, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Albion Oliver Larsen and Anna (Augusta) Olson.
Larsen, Donn Edward was born on September 25, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Albion Oliver Larsen and Anna (Augusta) Olson.
Bachelor in Physics and Math, Western Washington University, 1951.
Lab technician Superior Portland Cement, Concrete, Washington, 1951-1954. Electronics technician, systems analyst B-52 project Boeing, Seattle, 1954-1957, quality control engineer, 1954-1957, electrical engineer, designer Dynasoar project, 1957-1961, logistics engineer, 1961-1962, electrical engineer, designer Aerospace division, 1962-1966, electrical engineer, designer lunar orbiter project, 1966, electrical engineer, designer black box project, 1967-1972, electrical engineer, designer Airborne Warning and Control System project, 1972-1976, electrical engineer, designer on-board test systems project, 1977-1982, electrical engineer, configurations and systems designer, since 1982.
Active SPHRT Ski Patrol Rescue Team, since 1953, National Ski Patrol, Snoqualmie Pass, since 1965, Mountain Rescue Council, Seattle, since 1975. Member Seattle Professional Engineers Lodges: Elks.
Married Barbara Jean Simonson, December 13, 1948 (divorced 1976). Children: Arne, Craig, Neil, Donna, Eric.