~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, NWA/DL Capt. George M. Payne
February 21, 1952 ~ January 11, 2019
As noted in the March
2019 issue of the Air Line Pilot magazine's In Memoriam column, the
passing of retired Northwest/Delta pilot Captain George Martin Payne, age 66.
Captain Payne joined Northwest Airlines 08-15-1986. He is survived by his wife
Beatrice M. Diehl plus many other close family members.
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Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
George Martin Payne, formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away at
his home in Jonesville, MI on
January 11, 2019.
George was born February 21, 1952, in Great Lakes, Illinois,
to Philip P. and Beulah J. Myers Payne.
He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1970 and earned a
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Iowa State University in 1974. He
commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy and served from 1974 to
1986. He subsequently began his commercial aviation career as a pilot with
Northwest Airlines. After he retired as a 767 Captain, he served as an Aviation
Safety Inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration.
George loved the outdoors, both soaring above as a pilot and
firmly on the ground as a passionate arborist, woodworker, and BSA volunteer. He
especially enjoyed his involvement with Troop 174 of Hillsdale, MI. George was
an ardent lifelong learner, but treasured time with family above
all.
George leaves behind his wife, Beatrice M. Diehl, and his
sons, Alexander P. Payne (Albuquerque, NM) and Nicholas F. Payne (Pensacola,
FL). He is also survived by siblings Sam (Mary) Payne, Bill (Carol) Payne, Frank
(Cheri) Payne, Connie (Dan) Cavanaugh, Mary Ann (Rick) Southworth; step-mother
Franrica Payne, step-brothers Martin Simonson and Danny (Melissa) Simonson; and
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Phil and Beulah, and
sisters, Rose and Marcia Payne.
His body has been cremated and a family gathering and
celebration of his life is being planned for a later date.
In lieu of flowers please consider honoring George’s memory by
planting a tree, spending time with your family and/or volunteering your time to
the youth of our country.
HAMPTON FUNERAL HOMES - HILLSDALE
517-437-0605
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