DL Capt. Lee “Kim” Kimmel Welch

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Lee “Kim” Kimmel Welch

July 28, 1946- November 2, 2024

 

Today we remember and celebrate the life of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Kim Welch, age 78.  Kim joined Delta Air Lines 01-24-1977 and was based ATL.  He is survived by his wife Sheila, and by his two daughters and their families.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.carmichaelfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Lee-Kimmel-Welch?obId=33811948#/obituaryInfo

also

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/lee-welch-obituary?id=56819810

 

PCN memorial site

Lee Welch Obituary

Obituary published by Carmichael Funeral Homes - Marietta

Lee Kimmel Welch

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather.

Beloved brother, uncle, and friend.

A man who knew only how to be and do his best.

A man whose judgement and wisdom were sought and trusted. A calm and steady voice of logic and reason. A man whose faith, character, sense of duty and honor guided his life and the life of his family.

An historian, scholar, wordsmith, and writer. A communicator. Orator and tutor.

A toy maker, craftsman, and photographer. A snow skier. A scuba diver.

A remodeler of homes. A restorer of cars. An electrician.

An organizer. A planner. A listener. A lifetime runner. A first responder to anyone in need.

A pilot.

Kim Welch was born in Greenville, SC July 28, 1946 to Elizabeth (Norris) and Jack Tatum Welch. They and his sister, Judy, precede him in passing. He is loved and survived by his wife of 56 years, Sheila, and daughter Allison Tannery and her husband Blake, and daughter Carrie Welch. Five grandchildren, Jake, Kat, Blue, and Hart Tannery; and James Welch. Also, his beloved sister, Becky and her husband Larry Shields, nephews, Camden Shields and his wife Allison, Hayden Shields and his wife Dakota, and brother-in law, Eddie O'Shields, along with wonderful extended family and friends.

Kim grew up in Spartanburg, SC. where family and life-long friends, Billy and Susan Israel still reside. He graduated from the University of South Carolina where he was a member of the Chi Psi fraternity and served as its 1967-68 Number One (president). Upon graduation, he received his commission as a U. S. Naval officer. One week later, he married his high school sweetheart and began Naval flight training in Pensacola, Florida. At age 24, he served as a P-3 Orion Plane Commander during the Viet Nam War. After five years, he resigned his commission with the dream of becoming an airline pilot. Kim lived that dream. His love of flying never wavered and spanned a 53- year career, including 29 years with Delta Air Lines and a second career as a corporate pilot. He was grateful every day.

At Delta, Kim worked tirelessly to make the life of the pilot safer, better. His last two years there were spent as Chief of Staff for former Delta Air Line Pilot Association Chairman and friend, John Malone. John adds: Union Leadership recognized Kim's talent and selfless work ethic.

His detail-oriented mind led to a substantial period of service to his fellow Delta pilots. He wrote a manual to help pilots (and Management) understand the intricacies of the Federal Aviation Rules combined with the Union Contract. The manual, When Scheduling Calls, became the gold standard for the everyday life of the pilot.

A note from Sheila:

Fourteen years ago, long before Kim's own diagnosis, he and I began a free dementia education ministry, Loving Through Dementia: lovingthroughdementia.org

One of this ministry's missions is to help others understand that people who live with dementia are still here Kim embodied that truth. The Lewy Body dementia and Parkinsonism that stole abilities one by one and eventually took his life never took Kim from us. His faith, his character, his love and concern for family, his determination to protect and provide for others, and his love of country remained.

His bravery continues to inspire and strengthen us.

*We will gather at our home on January 4, 2025, to remember and celebrate Kim. We hope you can join us.

3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.

870 Crossfire Ridge, Marietta, GA 30064

 

DL F/A Mary R. Lamb, widow of DL Capt. Jon W Lamb

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL F/A Mary R. Lamb, widow of DL Capt. Jon W Lamb

February 19, 1945 - November 11, 2024

 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62248708/jon-w-lamb

DL Capt. Jon W Lamb

 

Lamb, Jon W.     Captain      DOB 2-Dec-1939        DOE 13-Sep-1965 based ORD-DFW

The Belle Plaine Union, Wednesday, March 18th, 1992 page 4
Jon W. Lamb Funeral services for Jon W. Lamb, 52, rural Chelsea, were held Tuesday, March 17, at Hrabak's Funeral Home, Chelsea. Lamb died suddenly at his home on March 13, 1992. The Rev. Greg Caldwell of the Chelsea United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in National Cemetery, Vining. Jon W. Lamb was born December 2, 1939, at Belle Plaine. He was the son of Naida Oliphant and George W. Lamb. He graduated from Chelsea High School in 1958, and Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, Oklahoma. He married Mary Koepke on April 17,1971, in Wheaton, Illinois. He had been a Delta Airline captain and a farmer. He formerly lived in McHenry, Illinois from 1972 until 1976, when he moved to his present home. He served in Korea with the Army from 1959-1961. He was a member of the Airline Pilots Association; Farmers 4-County Co-op Board; and was a member of the Chelsea United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one brother; and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial scholarship fund has been established.

 

https://www.fdlreporter.com/obituaries/pwix1000466

 

Mary R Lamb, 79, of Fond du Lac, died at home in hospice care, on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by nieces, friends and home caregivers.

She was born on February 19, 1945, in Oshkosh, WI, the daughter of Edward and Laura Koepke. She grew up in Eldorado and was a graduate of Rosendale High School, Class of 1963. On February 17, 1971, she married Jon Lamb, in Wheaton IL. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1992.

Mary was a Delta Stewardess for 15 years. Jon and Mary moved to Chelsea, Iowa, where Jon farmed part-time and continued flying as a Captain for Delta Airlines. Mary moved back to Fond du Lac WI in 2005 to be closer to family and friends. Mary spent many winters with her sister Barb in Tucson where they shared a love of southwest art and exploring Arizona. She enjoyed hosting card games and had a love of gardening vegetables and flowers. Mary was a loyal Packer fan, loved sports in general, and was an avid summer and winter Olympics follower.

Mary had so many outings with her best friend Sherry Zickert who was her constant, treasured and trusted friend and companion. Mary is remembered for her resiliency, her ability to live her life fully, and her generous spirit.

Mary is survived and deeply treasured by her sister Barb Bluemke, nieces Kathy (Bluemke) Gottlieb, Brenda Bluemke, Mary (Bluemke) Hoel, and Kourtney (Lamb) Buchholz, and nephews Gary Bluemke, Mark Bluemke, Jake Lamb, Aaron Koepke, and Adam Koepke.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, John Koepke.

Mary’s family would like to thank the SSM Hospice organization for the amazing care and compassion provided to her and the family. We also want to thank her home caregivers, who became family to Mary. Mary loved them as much as they loved her.

VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Kurki Funeral Chapel, 31 E Division St, Fond du Lac, WI.

SERVICE: No funeral services will be held at Mary’s request. Mary will be buried next to her husband in Chelsea, Iowa.

WCA/RW/RC/NWA Capt. Dean Cyrus Puckett

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, WCA/RW/RC/NWA Capt. Dean Cyrus Puckett

November 29, 1940 ~ October 16, 2024

 

 

PCN memorial site: 

 Funeral home website:  https://www.lemleychapel.com/memorials/dean-cyrus-puckett-2/

 

 

Obituary : Dean Cyrus Puckett

Skagit Valley Herald (Mount Vernon, WA)

 

Sedro-Woolley WA - - - - Dean Cyrus Puckett, age 83, passed away October 16, 2024 in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was born November 29, 1940, in Bowman, North Dakota to Raymond C. and Ida (Monson) Puckett. Growing up on a farm, he attended grade school 1 thru 8 at a country school, three years at Bowman High School then moved to Kent, WA, graduating from Kent Meridian in 1958. The summer of that year, he worked on family farm, then two years college at ND School of Forestry, receiving an Associate of Science Degree. The following year, he worked for Boeing on Minuteman Missile as an Expediter. The summer of 1961, he did custom combining in Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas. Missing ND, he took a job building elevators at Scranton, ND.

 

In April of 1962, Dean's airline career started as a pre-flight Marine Aviation Cadet, Pensacola, Florida. In 1963, he was promoted to 2nd Lt USMCR, deployed to Puerto Rico and Yuma, AZ, then on to Republic of Vietnam. He flew 225 combat missions thru October of 1966 receiving 13 air medals. In 1966, he went on to Beaufort, SC, served as logistics officer with Marine Aircraft Group 31, was released from active duty and moved to Seattle and attended University of WA studying Geography. He was hired by West Coast Airlines merging with Airwest, Inc. In 1968, married Kathy Hvizdos (divorcing in 1982), having one son, Josh Puckett. Dean then attended Western WA State College in Bellingham getting a Bachelor of Arts in Geography. 1971 took him to NAS Whidbey flying C119's and CH46 Helicopters. By 1975 he was off to Saudi Arabia to fly F27 Capt. of Hughes Airwest. In 1977, he was back to NAS Whidbey where he remained on Reserve until retiring in 1982 after 20 years, then staying with Republic Airlines until merging with Northwest, which is now Delta, flying DC9s and MD82 and completing his career on B757 in the year 2000.

 

Dean married Marion Taxdahl in 1994 and spent many years of great retirement camping to ND visiting family and friends and helping with the Harvest. Dean and Marion also traveled the states to do Volks Walking connected with Over the Hill Club, and several trips overseas. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting with friends and family and also working on the property at home, becoming quite an equipment operator after flying. Another passion was Bluegrass music, singing in the "Joyful Noise" band for many years as bass singer. He attended Bethlehem Lutheran Church and worked with the men's group for yard maintenance.

 

Dean is survived by his wife, Marion Taxdahl-Puckett; son, Josh (Tina) Puckett; stepson, Allen (Kimberley) Taxdahl; sister, Roberta (Gary) Treier; sisters and brothers in law, Loretta Puckett, Carol Taxdahl, Roger (Judy) Taxdahl, Donald (Mary Ann) Urness; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Ida Puckett; brothers, David and Jim Puckett.

 

Special thanks to the many friends and family and medical staff that have given us much support through many years.

 

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1006 Wicker Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA, Pastor Darrell Schoen presiding, with a reception to follow at the church dining room. Dean's final resting place is at Mountain View Cemetery, Auburn, WA. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Share your memories of Dean and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com

DL Capt. Joe Santee

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Joe Santee

June 29, 1941 - November 7, 2024

We commemorate the life of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Joe Forest Santee II, age 83.  Joe joined Delta Air Lines 10-16-1972 and was Dallas based.  Joe is survived by his wife Christine,  and by his sons and their families.

 

PCN memorial site :

 

Funeral home website:  https://www.affoplano.com/obituary/joe-santee

….also at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/joe-santee-obituary?id=56791780

 

 

Joe Santee Obituary

Obituary by Allen Family Funeral Options - Plano TX

 

Joe Forest Santee II was born on June 29, 1941, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Paul and Helen Santee. He was the younger brother of William (Bill) Santee.

He grew up in Okmulgee and graduated from Okmulgee High School in 1959. He attended Oklahoma State University (OSU) from 1960-1964, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education. While attending OSU, he pledged to the Kappa Sigma fraternity and participated in the ROTC program. During this time, he met the love of his life, Christine Kelamis. They married on May 29, 1965.

Joe joined the United States Air Force in May of 1964 as a Second Lieutenant. He trained to become an F-4 Phantom fighter pilot and was deployed to Vietnam in 1966. He flew 100 missions during his tour in Vietnam earning several medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross. After his tour in Vietnam, Joe and Chris were stationed in Enid, Oklahoma where Joe flew as an instructor in the T-37. On November 7,1969, Joe and Chris welcomed their first son, Joe Forest Santee III.

Upon leaving the U.S. Air Force in May of 1971, he and Chris moved to Dallas, Texas. Their second son, Matthew Thomas Santee, was born on August 18, 1971. Joe's love for flying continued and eventually led him to Delta Air Lines where he began his career as a commercial airline pilot on October 16, 1972. Joe and Chris remained in Dallas and had their third son, James Kirk Santee, on March 6, 1978. Joe flew for Delta Air Lines for more than 29 years and retired as a Captain on June 29, 2001.

Joe accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior when he was a teenager, beginning his lifelong walk with God. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and spent his life studying God's word and serving the Lord. He was a devoted husband and father, touching countless lives through his faithfulness.

He will be remembered by his wife of 59 years, Christine, their sons Joe (Karen), Matthew (Jennifer), and James; his grandchildren, Nathan, Aaron, Gabe, Luke, David, Caleb, Jacob, and Josie; his sister-in-law Angela Kelamis and her son Brycen; his brother-in-law Bill (Barbara) Kelamis and their sons Evan (Elizabeth) and Alex (Taylor); his nephews Joseph Santee and Jason Yerian; his nieces Sharon Montez and Amy Abele; along with many other family members and friends.

Joe will be laid to rest with military honors at the Dallas/Ft Worth National Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2024.

There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at Allen Family Funeral Options with a reception to follow.

NWA Capt. James Leonard Robbins Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. James Leonard Robbins Jr.

June 26, 1947 ~ November 8, 2024

 

Commemorating the life of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain James Leonard Robbins Jr., age 77.   

 

https://www.bunkerfuneral.com/obituaries/james-leonard-robbins/

 

James Leonard Robbins, Jr. of Mesa, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, November 8th, 2024. He died after a brave battle with cancer.

 

He was born in Greenbush, Illinois and got his beautiful blue eyes from Ellenore and James Robbins, Sr. on June 26th, 1947.

 

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Iowa Wesleyan University. Following college, he briefly taught high school and then entered the Air Force becoming a fighter pilot. After leaving the military, he spent the rest of his career as a Captain for Northwest Airlines, retiring in 2003.

 

He lived in Mesa for the past 40 years and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where he alongside his wife, Joy, served three missions-the first at the ASU Institute, second in Nashville, and most recently at the Employment Services Center.

 

Jim had a great sense of humor, strong work ethic, and always made you feel truly heard. He had a deep love of history and encouraged everyone to “stay in school.” He never passed a historical marker without reading and learning. He loved camping, hiking, and all things outdoors.  He was a sports enthusiast and loved his D-backs. He was good natured, charming, honorable, and charismatic. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.  He was the strength of our family.

 

He is survived by his loving wife, Joy Robbins, his children, Marci Curtin (Jim), Jennifer Holl (Brannon), Ben Robbins (Mary Ann), Suzi Pearson (David), Jennifer Davis (DJ), McKenzie Moffett (Shawn), nineteen grandchildren and his sister Linda Louthain (Jeff). He is preceded in death by his dear wife Mary Jane Robbins, mother Ellenore Robbins, father James Robbins, Sr., and his brother Scott Robbins.

 

The viewing will be held at the Bunker Family Mortuary at 3529 East University Drive, in Mesa from 6:30-8:30 PM Thursday, November 14, 2024. The funeral will be at the Mesa Thunder Mountain ward building at 7752 East McDowell Road at noon on Saturday November 16, 2024. Burial will be in the Mesa City Cemetery following the funeral.

Service Date: 11/16/2024   Service Time: 12:00 PM

Service Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 7752 E McDowell Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207

Visitation Date: 11/14/2024

Visitation Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Visitation Location: Bunker University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85213

Interment: City of Mesa Cemetery