Background
Parsons, John Thoren was born on October 13, 1913 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Carl Berger and Edith Charlotte (Thorén) Parson.
Parsons, John Thoren was born on October 13, 1913 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Carl Berger and Edith Charlotte (Thorén) Parson.
Student, Wayne University, 1934. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), University Michigan, 1988. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Lake Superior State University, 1997.
With Parsons Corporation, Detroit & Traverse City, Michigan, 1928-1968, owner Traverse City, 1954-1968, president, 1956-1968, Parsons Company, France, 1959-1968. President, owner The John T. Parsons Corporation, Traverse City, Michigan, from 1968. Invited lecturer, Japan, Germany, Brazil.
Fellow: Society Manufacturing Engineers (charter, international director 1992-1993, citation 1975). Member: Detroit Athletic Club.
Married Elizabeth Mae Shaw, April 20, 1940. Children: Carl A, John T. II, Robert S., Grant W., David C., Meredith W.