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~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Warren D. Branscomb

April 11, 1931 ~ March 22, 2013

Notification of the passing of NWA retired pilot Captain Warren Dean Branscomb. Obituary notes NWA but I think perhaps Captain Branscomb’s career started with North Central. Captain Branscomb was nearing his 82nd birthday at the time of his passing March 22, 2013.

To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at http://www.davidcbrownfh.com/

Survived by his wife Xiyuan personal condolences may be sent to the family at PO Box 5 , Belleville MI 48112-0005 .... (734) 699-3867

Additional information is always appreciated.

Thank you,
~ Carol

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Warren Dean Branscomb, age 81, a 54-year resident of Van Buren Township, Michigan passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Superior Township, Michigan.

He was born on April 11, 1931 in Norton, Kansas, son of the late Raymond E. and Frances E. (Guthrie) Branscomb.

Warren is survived by his second wife Xiyuan, also two sons; Tom ( Lindamarie) Branscomb of Utah and Timothy (Diane) Branscomb of Novi, MI, two stepsons; Qi (Patty) Zhang of Dundas, Ontario, Canada and Max (Helen) Zhang of Lake Bluff, IL, six grandchildren; Kristie, Jeremiah, Valarie, Cassidy, Chelsea and Skylar, two step-grandchildren; Devin and Kevin, and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister Norma Robinett and three brothers; Max (Patsy) Branscomb, Don (Jackie) Branscomb, and Larry (Julie-Anne) Branscomb, and two brothers-in-law; Frank Weiser and Ralph Brooks.

Warren was a retired Northwest Airlines pilot. He was a member of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) as well as various other aviation-related organizations. His love for aviation and desire as a young man to try a new kind of life profoundly influenced the Branscomb family through the decades. It continues to do so, as many have entered the profession. He and his wife, Xiyuan enjoyed traveling often, visiting friends and family. Warren was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church, Belleville, MI.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Myrna of 47 years, one son Paul Branscomb, a brother-in-law Jerry Robinett and two sisters, Lea Rae and Blanche.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice and would be appreciated by the family. Please sign the online guestbook for Warren and share a memory for his family to cherish.

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BRANSCOMB, WARREN: Newspaper Obituary

Detroit News, The (MI) - Sunday, March 31, 2013

BRANSCOMB WARREN

Age 81, of Van Buren Township, Michigan passed March 22, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Superior Township, MI. Survived by his second wife Xiyuan, two sons; Tom (Lindamarie) Branscomb of Utah and Timothy (Diane) Branscomb of Novi, MI, two stepsons; Qi (Patty) Zhang of Dundas, Ontario, Canada and Max (Helen) Zhang of Lake Bluff, Illinois, six grandchildren Kristie, Jeremiah, Valarie, Cassidy, Chelsea and Skylar, two step-grandchildren Devin, Kevin, six great-grandchildren, one sister, three brothers, and two brothers-in-law. Warren was a retired Northwest Airlines pilot. He was a member of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) as well as various other aviation-related organizations. His love for aviation and desire as a young man to try a new kind of life, profoundly influenced the Branscomb family through the decades. Preceded by his first wife Myrna of 47 years, one son, one brother-in-law and two sisters. Cremation rites have been accorded. Donations to Angela Hospice appreciated. Arrangements David C. Brown Funeral Home, Belleville. dcbrownfh.com