Wednesday, November 30, 2022

NWA Capt. James Philip Pattie

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NWA Capt. James Philip Pattie

NOVEMBER 7, 1935 – OCTOBER 5, 2022

 


Notice of passing….retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain James Philip “Phil” Pattie, age 86.  Phil joined Northwest Airlines 01-23-1967.  He is survived by his wife Karen, and by his children and grandchildren

The obituary for James Philip Pattie and four family photos may be viewed online at

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/mesa-az/james-pattie-10960288 

Arrangements were entrusted to

Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care, AZ.

 

 

 

Obituary : James Philip Pattie

James Philip “Phil” Pattie passed away October 5, 2022 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 86. Phil was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on November 7, 1935, the son of James Warren Pattie and Helen Ruth Wilkinson Pattie.

 

He attended public schools in Marshalltown and graduated from the University of Iowa in 1958. Following college, he entered the U.S. Navy through the Naval Officer Candidate Program. While serving in the Navy, he completed the Navy Flight Training Program becoming a designated Naval Aviator. His 9 years of service included duty in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Far East. Following his military service, he worked for Northwest Airlines for 29 years, retiring as a Boeing 757 Captain.

 

Phil was predeceased by Charlene Annette Hyde/Pattie, the mother of their three children, James David Pattie of Lake Forest, IL, Robin Annette Kellogg of Plymouth, MN, and Christopher Read Pattie of Port Washington, NY. He was also predeceased by wife Sara Mae Moffitt/Pattie. He is survived by wife Karen Rae Harris/Pattie of Mesa and sister Mary K. Wells of Ames, IA.

 

Phil is most proud of the success and happiness of his three children and six grandchildren and the long-lasting friendships acquired over his lifetime. He is especially thankful for the loving care from Karen and their adorable pup, Bella.

 

Relatives and friends are invited to meet at The Red Mountain Ranch Country Club in Phil's memory at a time to be announced.

 

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