DL Capt. Fred J. Beardsley

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Fred J. Beardsley

March 10, 1936 ~ October 27, 2017

News has reached us with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Frederick John Beardsley, age 81.  Captain Beardsley joined Delta Air Lines 01-16-1961 and retired in 1996, based 031/ATL, Ln. Ck. Airman.  He is survived by his wife Jane, their children,  grandchildren and great grandchildren, plus many other dear friends and family members.   A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 15th, at the Delta Air Lines Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd #B-914, Atlanta, GA 30354.  Obituary information below should appear soon in the AJC... perhaps that will lead us to an online guestbook. 

For those wishing to send personal condolences, whitepages indicates the Beardsley’s residence as  

4136 Edinburgh Trail NE , Roswell GA 30075-2609.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

 Obituary.....................  Frederick John Beardsley 

Fred Beardsley, 81 of Roswell, Georgia passed away October 27, 2017 at Emory

St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta GA, after a brief illness.

Fred was born March 10, 1936 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Leon and Eileen

Beardsley. He graduated from Northfield Mount Herman High School in

Massachusetts and attended Bucknell University.  Fred was passionate about

being a pilot, and joined the US Navy as an Aviator in 1956, where he flew

the A-4 Skyhawk.

In 1961, Fred fulfilled his dream when he became an airline pilot for Delta

Airlines, where he flew for 35 years.  Upon his retirement in 1996, Fred

continued to work for the Delta Alcohol Rehabilitation Program assisting

many pilots on their road to recovery.

Fred is survived by his wife, Jane; his two children, Michael Beardsley

(Renee) and Lynn Warner (Mark); six grandchildren, Amanda Bonser, Schaefer,

Chandler, and Michaela Beardsley, and Justin and Kaitlyn Warner; and two

great-grandchildren, Emma and Addison Bonser.  Additionally, he is survived

by extended family, including William Sewell III, Wynne Sewell, Jane S.

Sowell, Michael Sewell, Sean Sewell and Sally S. Anthony.

The Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday,

November 15th, 2017 at the Delta Airlines Museum, 1060 Delta Blvd #B-914,

Atlanta, GA 30354.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to MARR Addiction Treatment

Center scholarship fund in the name of Frederick J. Beardsley.

MARR, 2815 Clearview Place, Doraville, GA  30340  or by visiting www.marrinc.org 

-----Original Message-----

From: Edwin Conrad AT&T  Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 4:26 PM  Subject: Celebration of Life for Retired Captain Frederick J Beardsley

Would you inform the network that there will be a celebration of life for

Retired Captain Frederick J Beardsley on November 15th between 15:00 and

17:00 at the Delta Museum located at the Atlanta airport.  The Obituary will

be out shortly.

Thank you

Edwin L Conrad

Captain, Retired=

From: JON J MAYNARD Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2017    Subject: Captain Fred Beardsley's Celebration of Life Arrangements

Fellow Nesters,  

Captain Fred Beardsley's Celebration of Life will be held at the Delta Museum on November 15th from 1500 to 1700.

The BOAF 40th Annual Banquet will be held following the ceremony.

Thanks to everyone for there concern and patients during this difficult time for the family and our fellowship.

Warm Regards,  

Robert I  

BOAF Communications Officer 

From: Dave Bushy Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 Subject: Fred Beardsley

...............I just received word that retired Captain Fred Beardsley, who was one of the leaders in the Delta HIMS Program and Birds of a Feather, passed away last week.  I don’t have any further details, but the word came out through the Birds group: 

boaf_atl@outlook.com

Best, 

Dave

From: thfoster6@aol.com: Sent: 10/27/2017 2:55:06 PM Eastern Standard Time  Subject: Ret. Delta Capt Fred Beardsley has passed

Ret. Delta Capt. Ed Conrad sent notice of the passing of Ret. Delta Capt Fred Beardsley early this morning. Fred & his wife, Jane, reside in Roswell, Ga. I believe that St. Joseph Hospital is in Atlanta.

Travis Foster 

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From: elconrad@att.net: Sent: 10/27/2017 6:41:03 AM Eastern Standard Time  Subject: Fred Beardsley

Fred passed away at 01:56 this AM at St. Joseph Hospital. No details at this time.

Ed Conrad 

NWA Capt. Denis Walter Burton

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Denis Walter Burton

December 12, 1941 ~ September 13, 2017

As noted in the RNPA’s November issue of Contrails, the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Denis Walter Burton, age 75.  Captain Burton joined Northwest 09-09-1968.  He is survived by his wife Georgeanne, their children and grandchildren.    Services for Captain Burton were held last month in Washington state.  

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN

Findagrave site:  https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=burton&GSiman=1&GScid=109448&GRid=183587310&

Denis Walter Burton

Birth:     Dec. 12, 1941

Death:     Sep. 13, 2017

Inscription:

CW4 US ARMY

VIETNAM

Burial:  Tahoma National Cemetery , Kent,  King County, WA

From: RNPA News   Sent: Monday, October 02, 2017 3:59 PM   Subject: RNPA News. Dennis Burton Memorial Service

Important information regarding memorial services for NWA pilot and RNPA member Denis Burton.

Mass: There will be a Mass held at St. Patrick Church in Tacoma at 10:30 on October 13th.  The church address is: St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1001 N. J St. Tacoma, WA 98043

Memorial Service: The memorial service is at 1:30 PM at the Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th Street Kent, WA. 98042. 

Celebration of Life: A celebration of life will be at the Meridian Valley CC at 2:30 PM, 24830 136th Ave SE. Kent, WA 98042.

Submitted by: Bill Day

wlday@comcast.net

From: RNPA News   Sent: Friday, September 22, 2017 3:01 PM  Subject: RNPA News: Denny Burton Has Flown West.

Charlie Welsh writes.

Georgann just called to say that Denny died at 11:46 on 13 September from an intestinal infection.

A mass will take place at St Patrick's Church, 1112 N G Street,Tacoma, WA  98403 Oct 13 at 11:00 AM.

A memorial service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetary, 18600 SE 240th Street

Kent, WA 98042-4868 Oct 13 at 1:30 PM.

A celebration of life will be held Oct 13 at a place and time to be announced.......................  

NWA/DL pilot Scott Jeffrey Wexler

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL pilot Scott Jeffrey Wexler

November 30, 1958 ~ October 31, 2017

 

Notification with the passing of Northwest/Delta pilot Scott Jeffrey Wexler, age 58.  Scott first joined Northwest Airlines 04-19-1996 and was currently flying for Delta Air Lines, I believe based DTW.  Obituary information below indicates services will be held this Sunday, November 5th in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. 

This website link should take you directly to the online obituary information:

  http://goldmanfuneralgroup.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3278648/Scott-Wexler/service-details.php 

If more information is received, we will then pass it along.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary.............

Scott Jeffrey Wexler, age 58, of Vonore, TN, formerly of Brighton, MI and Skokie; pilot with Delta Airlines for 21 years; beloved husband and best friend of Elizabeth, nee Irwin; devoted son of Loretta "Lori" and the late Sheldon Wexler; loving brother of Brian Wexler; cherished brother-in-law of Patrick (Mary) Irwin, Mary (David) Buha, Bernard (Mandy) Irwin, Catherine (Robert) Kemppainon, Winni (Ian) Harvey, Hugh (Angela) Irwin and John Irwin; adored nephew of Dr. Samuel (Charlene) Wexler; treasured uncle, cousin and friend to many.

 

Service Sunday, 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., Buffalo Grove (1 blk N. of Lake Cook Rd.). Interment Shalom Memorial Park.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Jeffery Wexler Memorial Fund, www.luriechildrens.org.

Info: The Goldman Funeral Group, www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com  (847) 478-1600.

Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries

 

Service Information....  Sunday, November 5th, 2017 11:00am

Clergy Rabbi Steven Stark-Lowenstein

Location:  Buffalo Grove Chapel - Under the Direction of The Goldman Funeral Group

Address 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, IL  60089

 

Interment Information...LocationShalom Memorial Park

Address 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights, IL  60004

 

Reception Information...Location:  Max and Benny's Restaurant - Wexler Condolences

Address 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook, IL  60062

 

Condolences Sunday from (approximately 1:30 p.m.) until 5:30 p.m.

DL Capt. Ronald R. Ryll

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Ronald R. Ryll

April 22, 1936 ~ September 6, 2017

 

Word recently reached us with the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Ronald Robert Ryll, age 81.  Captain Ryll joined Delta Air Lines 11-16-1964 and retired with Delta, based ATL/031. 

To date, I’ve not been able to locate an online guestbook or obituary site, but did find notice of funeral services held October 10th at Cathedral of Christ the King church in Atlanta...please see below. 

Whitepages notes the most recent residence address for Captain Ryll as

100 Clack Ct.,  Eatonton GA 31024-5544. 

Our information is very limited.....corrections/updates are always appreciated.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN

 

Read online church memoriam at   https://cathedralctk.com/in-memoriam/  

Ronald Robert Ryll

Funeral Mass

Wednesday, October 10th at 10:00 AM in the Cathedral

 

April 22, 1936 – September 6, 2017

 

To make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in his memory, go to www.stjude.org/Donate .

To make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in his memory, go to www.alz.org .;

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----

From: David L. Roberts Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 7:24 PM

To: death.flwnwst@gmail.com Cc: Jim Gardner Subject: Fwd: Pilot death

 

Mark,

Got this note from retired ATL DL Captain Jim Gardner about the death

of retired DL ATL Captain Ryll, Ronald Robert  'Ron', born 4/22/1936

and hired by Delta 11/16/1964.  He did not know the precise date of

death and just wanted to get this noted.  Hopefully there will be an

obit in a day or two..........

 

>Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2017      From: Jim Gardner <jbg_mail@yahoo.com>

>To: Dave Robert USAF robertsdl@mindspring.com  Subject: Pilot death

>

>Dave

>I just received news of Captain Ron Rills  passing. He was discovered in

>his bed after attempts to reach  him failed. There will be a service when

>things are in order and can be scheduled. I know I will miss Ron

>Jim Gardner

NWA/DL Capt. Henry Foster Chiles

Additional online newspaper notice:  Chiles, Mr. Henry Foster, 65, of Germantown, Tenn., formerly of Dundas, an Air Force veteran, a pilot for Delta Air Lines, husband of Susan Chiles. 
.Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - Tuesday, November 14, 2017


~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL Capt. Henry Foster Chiles

April 26, 1952 ~ September 26, 2017

Word has reached us with the passing of retired Northwest/Delta pilot Captain Henry Foster Chiles, age 65. 

Our information is limited but these links will take you to the funeral home death notice and online guestbook sites:

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Henry-Chiles&lc=2230&pid=186804113&mid=7580413 

also http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dignitymemorial/obituary.aspx?n=henry-foster-chiles&pid=186804113 

also http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/henry-chiles-obituary?pid=186804113&view=guestbook 

also https://www.afterlife.co/us/avis-de-deces-memphis-henry-foster-chiles-5962262 

Memphis Funeral Home of Memphis, Tennessee was entrusted with arrangements.

Should more information be received, we can then pass it along.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

From: RNPA News   Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2017 7:45 AM   Subject: RNPA News: Henry Chiles Has Flown West.

Rich Siakel writes:

... just learned that Henry Chiles passed away (4/26/1952 - 9/26/2017).  He was hired by NWA 4/21/1986 and retired last spring. 

His obit is listed with a Memphis funeral home, but does not contain any details.

Regards,

Rich

In Memory of

Henry Foster Chiles

April 26, 1952 - September 26, 2017

Obituary

Arrangements under the direction of Memphis Funeral Home, Memphis, TN.