NWA Capt. Robert M. Polhamus

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Vietnam war veteran, NWA Capt. Robert M. Polhamus

April 24, 1938 ~ January 17, 2014

 

 

Word has been received with the passing of RNPA member retired NWA Captain Robert Michael Polhamus, age 75.  Captain Polhamus joined Northwest Airlines 05-09-1966 and retired at the mandatory age 60 in 1998.  Survived by his wife Elizabeth ‘Betsy’, personal condolences may be sent to

10339 Saint Andrews Road,  Boynton Beach  FL 33436-4421  ....  (561) 736-1928

To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at http://www.boyntonmemorial.com/fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=11251  or the online newspaper site at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/palmbeachpost/obituary.aspx?n=robert-m-polhamus&pid=169169760 

As is noted in his obituary, private services will be held at a later time.

Thank you,

~ Carol 

 

 

POLHAMUS, Robert M.

 

Robert "Bob" M. Polhamus, 75, of Boynton Beach, FL, took one final flight west on January 17, 2014. Bob was born in Seattle, WA on April 24, 1938 and was a 1961 graduate of Santa Clara University. Shortly thereafter, Bob joined the United States Marine Corps where he became an A4 Marine Fighter Pilot flying 174 successful missions over North Vietnam. In 1966, Bob joined Northwest Airlines where he had a distinguished career that ultimately took him to become a 747-400 Captain. After retirement in 1998, Bob was a highly active member in a number of organizations including; 32nd Degree Masons, Shriners - where he became President of the Boynton Beach Shrine Club, and was the Keyman and Governor of the Palm Beach Quiet Birdmen Hangar. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Betsy; his beloved daughter, Leigh of Delray Beach; his twin brother, Richard of Vero Beach; brother, Mac of Houston, TX, and sister, Kathi Hanson of Bentonville, AR. Private Services to be announced at a later date.

To express condolences and/or make donations: Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

  .Published in The Palm Beach Post from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2014

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POLHAMUS, Robert M.

 

Age 75, of Boynton Beach, passed away Jan. 17, 2014. Boynton Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach, FL.

  .Published in The Palm Beach Post from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2014

 

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From: RNPA News Sent: Friday, January 17, 2014 4:30 PM

Subject:  Bob Polhamus Has Flown West

 

Steve Crawford Writes.

Very sad to inform you that retired NWA Capt. Bob Polhamus just passed away at his home in Florida (Friday, Jan. 17th, 11:25 a.m.).  No further details available as yet.  Thoughts and prayers to Betsy and the Polhamus family.