WA/DL Capt. Robert W. Records

update/obituary......... WA/DL Capt. Bob Records , age 79

 

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Capt. Robert W. RECORDS   (1936 - 2016)

RECORDS, Robert W. Bob Records, 79, of Sonoma CA, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2016 with his family by his side. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on June 7, 1936. He grew up in Southern California where he graduated from Washington High School in 1954, and then attended USC. He joined the Navy in 1956 as a naval aviator until 1962. Bob started flying for Western Airlines in 1963 and soon after that he met Beth, the love of his life. Bob and Beth married in 1964. They have two children, Bill and Kristin. Bob, Beth and the kids moved to Sonoma in 1976. After 33 years of commercial flying, Bob retired as a Captain with Delta Air Lines in 1996. Upon retirement, Bob and Beth continued to travel the world. Bob and Beth were married for 52 years. Bob was a man of family and friendship, community and generosity, wit, humor, laughter, and delight. Bob influenced many, leaving everyone he touched changed for the better. Bob is survived by his wife Beth, son Bill (Cody), daughter Kristin (Craig Myers), grandsons Jimmy, Bobby, Hank, and Evan, granddaughter Lauran, and sister Caryl Horn and Caryl's four children and her eight grandchildren. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Sunday April 24 at the Vintage House Senior Center from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Duggan's Mission Chapel of Sonoma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the local charity of your choice.

        Funeral Home : Duggan's Mission Chapel
        525 W Napa St Sonoma, CA 95476  ...  (707) 996-3655

.Published Online in the Press Democrat from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2016

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~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Robert W. Records

June 7, 1936 ~ April 17, 2016

 

News has reached us with the passing of retired WA/DL pilot Captain Robert William Records, age 79.  Captain Records joined Western Airlines 05-09-1963 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1996, based LAX and SFO, then 030/LAX at the time of his retirement.  He is survived by his wife Elizabeth 'Beth'.  Memorial services for Captain Records will be held this Sunday, April 24th at 4:00 PM at the Vintage House in Sonoma CA.  Personal condolences may be sent to the family at 180 Wilking Way , Sonoma, CA 95476-5774   .... (707) 996-9648

Questions and/or concerns may be directed to friends of the family

Bob & Robin Lyon, email: lyonranch@aol.com 

Should we receive more information we will be sure to update our memorial site.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN

From: Dick Deeds    Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 4:43 PM   Subject:  Bob Records

It is with great sadness that pass along this message. Bob was a good friend!

I'll let you know when I get any further information.

Dick

On Apr 18, 2016, at 13:31, lyonranch@aol.com wrote:

We are sad to notify you of Bob Records  passing last evening.
He was a great guy to fly with, and a delightful neighbor, always with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes.
He will be sorry missed in our community.
Condolences can be mailed to his wife, Beth Records at 180 Wilking Way, Sonoma, CA 95476
Bob and Robin Lyon  lyonranch@aol.com
Services for Bob will be held:  Sunday, April 24, 2016. Vintage House, Sonoma, California

On Apr 19, 2016, at 19:19, lyonranch@aol.com wrote:
    A Memorial Service for Bob Records is going to be this coming Sunday, April 24 at 4:00pm.
It will be held at the Vintage House, 264 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 .........................lyonranch@aol.com