PNA Rita Pompermayer, widow of NWA Capt. Paul Pompermayer

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

..former PNA chief stewardess Rita Pompermayer, widow of NWA Capt. Paul Pompermayer 

February 14, 1931 ~ February 9, 2023

 

Notice of passing…..RNPA member Mrs. Rita Therese Pompermayer, widow of NWA Capt. Paul Richard Pompermayer.  Obituary and family photos are available for viewing at

https://obituaries.seattletimes.com/obituary/rita-pompermayer-1087177137 

Flintofts Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

 

Obituary : Our beautiful mother, Rita Therese left this earth on February 9th to be with our dad, Paul, her husband of 60 plus years. Rita passed away just shy of her 92nd birthday which would have been on Valentine's Day. She was surrounded by family. Born in Butte, MT, Rita was the youngest of four children. Times were tough in Butte and her mother, Loretta Gleason, sought a better life in Seattle where there were more jobs during WWII. Starting in 5th grade, Rita attended St. Patrick's Parish School, Holy Names (class of 1950), and Seattle University (SU). A true Seattle girl, Rita lived at 1010 E Thomas Street on Capitol Hill (which years later became a lovely garden known as The Thomas Street P-Patch). She loved chicken pot pies and candies from Frederick and Nelson along with walks through Volunteer Park. After SU, Rita became a chief stewardess with Pacific Northern Alaska (later known as Western Airlines) even getting Paul a job as a commercial pilot (having been a Navy Pilot).

After marrying, the young couple would eventually settle on Mercer Island where they raised four children: Mark (Melissa), Steve, Lisa (Peter, affectionately known as her fourth son) and Marty (Carolyn). Rita (aka Reedee) loved being with family and her menagerie of pets, with the most recent being Corgi Oscar Mayer. Rita leaves behind her children as well as grandchildren: Dana, Katharine, Drake, Andrew, Kelly ,Erik , many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends.

Rita was a bright light in the world, always interested in others and fun to be around. Nephew Rick Scott summed up Mom perfectly, "Aunt Reedee makes me want to be a better person."

At Rita's request, there will be a private burial. The family wishes to express thanks to those who assisted Mom later in life, including Sanchal, Antonio, Stella, Eleanor and her niece Nancy Jackson.

Donations may be made to Seattle Humane Society or the charity of your choice.

 

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https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2018/02/nwa-capt-paul-r-pompermayer.html 

 

NWA Capt. Paul R Pompermayer

 ~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Paul Richard Pompermayer 

January 1, 1932 ~ February 6, 2018

 

Word has reached us with the passing of RNPA member retired Northwest pilot Captain Paul Richard Pompermayer, age 86.  Captain Pompermayer joined Northwest Airlines 12-01-1958.  He is survived by his wife Rita, their children, plus many other family members and aviation colleagues…………………………………….