PCN Flight West Page

Flt West Page___Survivor's Page____PCN Home Page_____Flight West Lists______Report a Death___About Mark__Contact Blog Admin

___ PCN FLIGHT WEST is sponsored by the Pilot Communication Network and is a service of the PCN provided for the Delta Pilot Retired family of pilot groups. Flight West was started and is maintained to accomplish two main goals. After we become aware of a colleague who has Flown West, 1. We aim to produce a “timely” notice sent to our community that allows for support and interaction from our group toward the grieving family of our friend and colleague. 2. Then, we aim to “archive” that notice on our Flown West Blogspot as a lasting accessible place of Dignity and Honor of our colleague for family legacy and posterity. Contributor contact info is generally removed before posting (unless requested otherwise).

HOME PAGE SHOWs THE 5 MOST RECENT POSTS.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

DL Capt. Kenneth Marshall Hayes

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. Kenneth Marshall Hayes

October 21, 1947 ~ April 19, 2024

 


We note the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Kenneth Marshall Hayes, age 76.  Captain Hayes joined Delta Air Lines 4-25-1977.  He is survived by his wife Page, and by his daughters and their families.

 

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.northsidechapel.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Hayes-14/#!/TributeWall  or go to

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kenneth-hayes-obituary?id=54956526 

For those who may wish to send a personal note, I see the family’s address listed in whitepages as

4797 Township Farm Trl

Marietta, GA 30066-1738

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

PCN memorial site

 

Kenneth Hayes Obituary

Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and Crematory

 

Kenneth Marshall Hayes, of Marietta, GA passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, April 19, 2024, at age 76.

He was beloved by many, most of all his wife of 51 years, Page, and his two daughters, Samantha and Ashley, and their families.

Ken was an exceptional person and gifted in many ways. He graduated from Lehigh University (and was quick to say it was by skin of his teeth) and excelled in the Navy as an A-4 attack pilot during the height of the Vietnam War. He loved his country and delighted in big fireworks displays- especially those he set off in the cul-de-sac with his grandchildren.

He had a handsome, memorable presence and a deep, bass voice that resonated with command and compassion. He could tell a great tale- raising a toast on special occasions and blessing the meal during gatherings both large and small. It's his voice we will miss the most- hearing him sing, teach, and laugh.

As a commercial pilot, Ken was known for his public flight announcements, welcoming his passengers on approach into Atlanta with a history lesson of the city. Like the old Delta Airlines slogan, Ken loved to fly- and it showed. But much more than his job he loved all the people God placed into his care: family, neighbors, friends, and the many generations who came through his Sunday school classes and Bible studies, including the Monday morning East Cobb Men's Fellowship and the JOY Bible Study Class at Roswell Presbyterian Church. With us he shared openly his struggles and his triumphs- always assuring us that God is working all of it for good (Romans 8:28).

No one rocked his world more than Page, whom he met one summer while lifeguarding at the Warminster Swim Club. They grew up together and fell in love before the challenges of their time changed the course of so many lives. Page described him as right out of central casting and he was devoted to her, loving and serving her well.

Together, they grew in faith, especially in the final years of Ken's life. Ken said he preferred military combat to the suffering brought on by cancer and renal failure, but in love he continued to protect, trust, hope and persevere to the end (1 Corinthians 13:7). He was supported and uplifted by Page's unwavering care and the love and assistance of neighbors and friends, including the Monday night Paradise Grill crew.

As a family, we cherish the memories of earlier years. Ken was an expert planner of great adventures as we traveled all over the country. Our favorite times, though, were spent on Georgia and South Carolina lakes where we escaped the distractions of everyday life. For Ken and Page, retirement years at Lake Keowee were heaven on earth- aboard a 12 ft sailboat with their beloved Border Collie, Scout (adopted from Sam and Ashley), at the helm.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Evelyn Hayes. He is survived by his wife, Page Thomas Hayes and their two daughters, Samantha Fisher of Nashville, TN (husband Daniel Fisher and daughters Penelope and Tess) and Ashley Callahan of Griffin, GA (husband Eric Callahan and children Hayes and Airlie). He is also survived by his older brother, Charles Hayes (wife Carolyn), big sister, Carol Carrino, and beloved extended family.

Anticipating his death, he prepared these words for us:

"I am now in the place my heart has secretly longed for, the place where Christ is and reigns, worship is glorious, and the injustices and pain of the corrupted creation are no more."

Ken will be laid to rest with military honors at Georgia National Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. at Roswell Presbyterian Church: 755 Mimosa Blvd.

A reception will follow at the Brookwood Grill: 880 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Roswell, GA.

We look forward to seeing you and hearing your stories.

Ken supported and volunteered with countless charities throughout his life, including

the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting FCA under Ken's friends Hal Young and/or Tom Joyner.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Reba Livingston, wife of DL Capt. Max Livingston

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Reba Oliger Livingston, wife of DL Capt. Max Livingston

November 11, 1935 ~ April 20, 2024

 


Noting the passing of Rebecca “Reba” Oliger Livingston, wife of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Max Miller Livingston.  Max joined Delta Air Lines 9-10-1956.  Reba is survived by her husband Max, and by her daughters and their families.

To the best of my knowledge, condolences may be sent to the family at this address:

74 AVIGNON CT

LITTLE ROCK AR 72223-9104

 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 

https://www.robinsonfuller.com/obituaries/Reba-Oliger-Livingston?obId=31267127 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/reba-livingston-obituary?id=54940029

 

Reba Livingston Obituary

Reba Oliger Livingston of Little Rock, Arkansas died peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Max Miller Livingston, and family members.

Reba was born in Sherrill, Arkansas, on November 11, 1935. She was a Central Air Lines flight attendant for several years, before meeting her future husband, Max, a Naval Aviator. They were married on October 19, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia, and remained married for 67 years. They subsequently lived in several cities where Max was based as a Delta Air Lines pilot. They later settled in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where Reba taught high school history and Western Civilization. And they enjoyed traveling the world over, from the pyramids of Egypt to the Great Wall of China.

Reba is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett "Buck" Oliger and Wilma Bryant Oliger; and two younger brothers, Harold Oliger (and his wife Emily) and Carroll Oliger (and his wife Helen).

She leaves behind her beloved husband, Max; two daughters, Layne Livingston Anderson, and Sarah Miller Livingston; one grandson, Naval Petty Officer First Class Livingston Lee Anderson (and his wife, Kayla Maria Anderson) and their son, (Reba's great grandson) Leo Max Anderson; and numerous beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and their respective families.

Reba and Max were long-time, devoted members of St. James United Methodist Church in Little Rock. Included among their dear friends were their New Challenges Sunday School Class and numerous church members.

A celebration of Reba's life will be held on Friday April 26 at St. James United Methodist Church Little Rock, AR at 1:00PM. The graveside service will be at 4:30PM at Memorial Park Cemetery in White Hall, AR. Arrangements are by Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors of Pine Bluff.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee or a personal favorite charity.

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelations 21:4 NIV

For online condolences, please visit RobinsonFuller.com

Monday, April 22, 2024

DL Capt. Paul R. Lalumiere Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Paul R. Lalumiere Jr.

January 22, 1936  ~  April 18, 2024

 


Sharing this news as was just received from friends and family…..the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Paul Russell Lalumiere Jr., age 88.  Paul joined Delta Air Lines 12-04-1967 and was Atlanta based.  He is survived by his wife Kristen, and by their children and their grand- and greatgrandchildren. 

For those who may wish to send a personal note, condolences may be sent to the family at

111 Tweed Place

Chapel Hill,  NC  27517

 

Obituary information and service arrangements can be found on the funeral home’s website : 

 https://www.watersandhibbert.com/obituaries/Paul-R-Lalumiere?obId=31266705 

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

PCN memorial site   

 

Obituary for Capt. Paul R. Lalumiere

Paul R. Lalumiere, Jr. passed away April 18, 2024 at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at the age of 88 after a long illness.

 

Paul was born on January 22, 1936 in Portland, Maine. His family owned the Elm Ice and Oil Company. Paul was a pilot most of his life, first for the Army, Major USA Retired, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star for service in Vietnam, and Master Army Aviator; then with Delta Airlines for 29 years; and lastly as Chief Pilot for the Pensacola firm of Levin Papantonio Rafferty.

 

He is survived by his wife, Kristen Lalumiere, and her children, Edward and Thomas Clark; his children, Scott Lalumiere, Todd Lalumiere, Beth Ann Lalumiere; his grandchildren, Jill Moses, Jessica Lalumiere, Matthew Lalumiere, Margo Smith, Charlie Lalumiere; his great-grandchildren, Emmett and Addison Moses; his sister, Anne Woods; and his dear cousin, Marilyn Lalumiere.

 

Services will be held May 1st, 2024 at the Waters & Hibbert Funeral Home, 124 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, FL 32502. Visitation hours will be 9:00 to 10:00. The service will be from 10:00 to 10:30. Military Funeral Honors and the committal service will follow at 11:00 at the Barrancas National Cemetery at 1 Cemetery Road, Pensacola, FL 32508.

 

Paul lived his life fast and well and leaves behind a legacy of family and friends, dogs, boats, and plants. He loved travel and knew the world, yet spoke and joked and related to everyone he met.

 

In Paul’s memory, instead of donations to an organization, he would ask you to look around in your own lives and help lift up others.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

NAL/PAA/DL Capt. John Stephen Woelfel

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NAL/PAA/DL Capt. John Stephen Woelfel

JULY 11, 1940 – APRIL 6, 2024

 


Sharing this news as was received from the National Airlines alumni site, the passing of retired National/Pan Am/Delta Air Lines pilot Captain John Stephen Woelfel, age 83.  John began his commercial flying career 04-08-1968.  He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be viewed online at

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/northport-al/john-woelfel-11758849

PCN memorial site 

Obituary : John Stephen Woelfel

John Stephen Woelfel (formerly of Ocala, Florida) passed away peacefully on April 6, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, surrounded by loving family. He was 83.

John was predeceased by his parents John and Irma Woelfel.

He was a devoted husband to Mary Ellen Woelfel, his beloved wife, with whom he shared countless cherished moments and built a life filled with love, travel, horses and adventure.

 

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his brother Robert (Sandy) Woelfel of Arlington, Texas. His children: Laura (Casey) Lineberry of Crane Hill, AL; John (Jennifer) Woelfel and Debbie (Kenneth) Crownover of Tuscaloosa, AL.

 

John was blessed with five grandchildren, Drew Madison, Jennifer Salinas (Stephen), Jessica Phifer (Neal), Cade Woelfel, and Cara Panno (Austin) five great grandchildren, a niece and a nephew, two great nieces and a great nephew -- all who loved the man they called “Pappy.” His legacy lives on through his remaining family and the values he instilled in them.

 

John’s interest in flying started when he was 11 years old; he met a Trans World Airlines pilot in the neighborhood. Because of that chance meeting, his career objective never wavered from being a commercial airline pilot. His selection of Hobart College was due in part to their having an Air Force ROTC offering which he completed. Upon graduation, John became a U.S. Air Force officer and was assigned to Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Georgia where he learned to fly military jets. After completion of flight training, he was assigned to a Strategic Air Command base (K.I. Sawyer AFB) in Gwinn, Michigan to fly KC-135 refueling planes. As aircraft commander, his squadron went to Southeast Asia where he refueled B-52 bombers over Vietnam in addition to other “thirsty” military jets.

 

After 5 ½ years of Air Force service, John joined National Airlines in Florida to begin his successful commercial airline pilot career. From there he went on to fly for Pan Am and Delta Airlines as Captain. His love for flying was only rivaled by his passion for sailing. A seasoned sailor, John regularly sailed the Florida Keys, but his favorite trips were the night crossings to the Bahamas.

 

He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his genuine care for others. He touched the lives of many through his kindness, generosity and love of life, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

 

To honor John’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. We invite you to privately celebrate John’s memory in your own ways. We know that he will be with us all in spirit. John will be dearly missed but never forgotten. May he rest in eternal peace, knowing he was deeply loved and admired by all who knew him.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Wounded Warriors in John's memory.

 

Sunset Brown-Service Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, is honored to serve the Woelfel family during their time of bereavement. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetBrown-Funeral.com

Friday, April 12, 2024

NWA Capt. David Gardner Hill

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NWA Capt. David Gardner Hill

January 5, 1937 - April 2, 2024

 


From the retired Northwest Airlines pilot group we learn of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Dave Hill, age 87.  Dave joined Northwest 01-06-1969.  He is survived by his wife Taiko, and by his children and their families.

Obituary information and service arrangements can be viewed online at

https://www.hawaiianmemorialparkmortuary.com/obituaries/David-Hill-78/#!/Obituary

PCN memorial site

 

Obituary for David Gardner Hill

David Gardner Hill, 87, of Kaneohe, Hawaii, passed away peacefully in Honolulu. Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, David was a man of many passions and accomplishments.

 

A retired Navy veteran, David served his country with honor and distinction. His love for the skies didn’t stop there. After his service, he continued his career as a pilot for Northwest Airlines, mastering the art of flying, a skill he was immensely proud of.

 

David was a loving husband to Taiko Hill for 39 years. Their bond was one of mutual respect and deep affection, a testament to their enduring love.

 

A father to James (Andrea) Hill, Mark Hill, Sarie (Philip) Harris, Mari Hill, Amy (Nicholas) Olds, and a doting grandfather to four grandchildren, David’s family was his pride and joy. His love for them was evident in every interaction, every shared moment.

 

David was a man of intellect and curiosity. He loved puzzles and reading, always seeking to learn more about the world around him. His interests were vast and varied, from astronomy to architecture, reflecting his multifaceted personality.

 

Known for his kindness, humor, and intelligence, David was a beacon of light to those who knew him. His love for music filled their home with melodies, and his witty humor brought laughter and joy.

 

David was a “jack of all trades, master of one, flying”. His passion for flying was not just a career, but a calling. It was a part of who he was, a symbol of his limitless spirit and his constant pursuit of freedom.

 

David leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and learning. His memory will continue to inspire and guide us. He will be deeply missed, but his spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

 

His journey has been a flight well flown.