WC/RW/NWA Capt. Edward C. Lungren

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, WC/RW/NWA Capt. Edward C. Lungren

April 3, 1930 ~ June 8, 2024

 

We have just learned of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Ed Lungren, age 94.  Edward Clarence Lungren hired on with West Coast Airlines 04-22-1957.  Ed was Chief Pilot/SEA 1972-1976, and with the various company mergers retired with Northwest Airlines in 1990.  Ed had most recently resided in Tennessee.

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Obituary for Edward C. Lungren

Birth         ;        3 Apr 1930 Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa

Death        :        8 Jun 2024 Collierville, Shelby, Tennessee

 

Edward C Lungren, Ed was born to Glenn and Selma Lungren in Sioux City, Iowa on April 3. 1930. He was the youngest of 4 children. He passed peacefully at his home on June 8th, 2024.

 

Ed is proceeded in death by his parents and his three siblings, he was the last of a generation. Ed was also proceeded in death by his youngest son Bradford Charles and his wives Marlys (Marti) and Donna. He is survived by his oldest son Dan (Catherine) of Cle Elum Washington and his grandchildren Danielle of Scottsdale Arizona, Stefan (Katie) and great granddaughter Abigal of Snohomish Washington.

 

Ed was raised in Boise Idaho, he attended Boise high school and graduated with the class of 48. After High school he attended Boise Jr Collage then transferred to the University of Idaho on the GI bill, he took a year off during his high school and joined the Army, he then returned to finish high school. During his college years Ed worked the summers as a smoke jumper fighting wildfires throughout northern Idaho. After graduating from college, he served 2 years in the army then entered the Air Guard, the beginning of a long love of flying. Ed returned to Boise to visit family and friends for a short time, while there, prior to reporting for service with the Air guard he met and married Donna Jean Nowland. They spent 2 years traveling throughout the southern states while Ed earned his wings.

 

Once completing his pilot training, he went to work for West Coast Airlines in 1957 flying DC-3’s throughout the NW. During these years Ed enjoyed all the outdoor activities that Idaho had to offer. Hunting, fishing, water and winter sports in McCall Idaho. As time passed, he earned his captain status with the airlines and moved his family to Seattle, Washington. While in Seattle he became the Chief Pilot of the Seattle base. Golf became a major part of both Ed and Donna’s lives, they joined Meridian Vally Country Club. In 1976 he and Donna relocated to Phoenix Arizona where Ed assumed the Chief pilot position for the Phoenix base of operations and joined Moon Vally Country Club. Ed excelled at the game of golf and won many tournaments playing in many member guest events.

 

Ed and Donna divorced in 1980. Ed stayed in Phoenix and later married Marti Henderson. Ed and Marti lived in Phoenix until a job relocation moved them to Memphis Tennessee. Once in Memphis they joined the Ridgeway Country club where they made many lasting friendships. Ed retired in 1990 at the age of 60, 2 years later he was hired by FedEx to start a training program for the MD-11, a new airplane that FedEx was bringing online. During the 13yrs Ed worked for FedEx he also enjoyed building and flying RC airplanes and playing golf with his regular golf buddies. Ed participated in RC and golf activities well into his 80’s, as well as his regular visits to join his friends for afternoon conversations and drinks at the regular hangouts.

 

Marti passed in 2018. Ed stayed living in his home until his death with help of his caregiver and friend Linda Means. Linda was an important part of Ed’s life for the past 8 yrs. Through her devotion, Ed was able to stay in his home until the end, that was always his desire.

 

Ed’s life was one adventure after another. Throughout his life he would happen upon one blessing after another. Each led to some sort of life-changing event. Ed loved to tell stories and laugh. He had a wonderful personality that was like a magnet drawing people to him.

 

Ed lived a complete life, a passion for action, from beginning to end, he will be missed by his family and friends.

Rest in peace!

 

WA/DL Capt. Edwin F. Madigan Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. Edwin F. Madigan Sr.

March 19, 1940 ~ January 9, 2025

Remembering the life of Capt. Ed Madigan…. Edwin Francis Madigan joined Western Airlines 03-03-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 2000 based SLC/030.  Ed is survived by his wife Sally, and by his children and their families.

For those who may wish to send condolences, I see the family’s residence address listed in whitepages as

1327 Sheridan St., Hot Springs, SD 57747.

 

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Edwin Madigan Obituary

With great sadness we announce the passing of Edwin F. Madigan Sr. of Hot Springs, SD on January 9, 2025 at the age of 84. Ed passed while at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Ed was born in Chicago, IL on March 19, 1940 and grew up in Galesburg, IL. Ed graduated from Utah State University in Logan with a degree in Political Science.

Ed had a great love for flying which began as entered the USAF in 1963 and retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1985 after 22 years of service. Ed flew B-52's in the US and the Caribou (C7) while serving 2 years in Vietnam (1968-1969). Ed was awarded the AF Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Nuclear Deterrence Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Airmen Medal w/3 Oak Leaf Clusters, and several Special Operations Group Commendations during his service in Vietnam. Ed also flew the O2 while serving the Air National Guard in Peoria IL, Boise ID, and Minneapolis MN for his remaining 20 years of service.

Ed flew as a commercial airline pilot from 1969-2000, spending 18 years with Western Airlines flying the B-727, B-737, and DC-10. Ed flew his remaining 13 years with Delta Airlines operating the B-737, L-1011, B-757, and B-767.

When Ed was not flying, he enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming. Ed also enjoyed riding ATV's near Hot Springs, SD.

Ed was proceeded in joining the Lord by his mother Oma and Father Francis P. Madigan.

Ed is survived by his wife Sally of 47 years; sons Edwin Jr., Brian; daughter Rachel Bevis; daughters-in-law Katie (Edwin Jr.) and Sarah (Brian); grandchildren Dalton (Rachel), Jeffrey (Edwin Jr.), Erin (Edwin Jr.), AJ (Brian), Jake (Brian) and Elizabeth (Brian); great-granddaughter Ally (Dalton); several cousins, nieces, nephews and loving friends of many years, including Dr. Mehdi Heravi whom he met at Utah State University and Ray Bishop whom he met in Vietnam.

A rosary will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Hot Springs, SD at 7pm on January 16th, 2025. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church; at 10am on January 17th, 2025, immediately followed by a luncheon. Ed's final resting place will be honored at the Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD at 3pm. A celebration of life will be held at the American Legion in Hot Springs, SD at 6pm.

DL Capt. James Edward Chapman

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. James Edward Chapman

February 2, 1936 – December 29, 2024

From friends and colleagues comes word with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Jim Chapman, age 88.  Jim joined Delta Air Lines 06-13-1966 and was Dallas based.  He is survived by his wife Karen, and by his children and grandchildren.

For those who may wish to send a personal note, I see the family’s residence listed in whitepages as

1209 Overhill Dr., Bedford, TX 76022.

Services will be held January 14th at St. Vincent’s Cathedral in Bedford, Texas with reception to follow.  Please see obituary below for details.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

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Jim is in the care of Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

 

James “Jim” Edward Chapman, 88, of Bedford, TX passed away on December 29, 2024. He was born in Purvis, Mississippi on February 2, 1936. Jim was in the first graduating class out of the Air Force Academy in 1959. He was married to Karen Chapman on November 3, 1969 in Rochester, MI. He served in the United States Air Force from 1959 – 1966 and was awarded the Air Medal in 1965. Jim was also a pilot with Delta Airlines from 1966 until his retirement in 1996. He enjoyed golf, travel, jokes, and spending time with his family.

 

Jim was survived by his wife of 55 years, Karen Chapman, his daughters Katy Chase and Cyndy Paris, his son Tom Chapman (Gwen Chapman) and his grandsons Gannon Chase, Kellen Chase, Preston Paris, and Canon Chapman.

 

A funeral service will be held January 14th at 2:00pm at St. Vincent’s Cathedral, 1300 Forest Ridge Dr. Bedford, TX 76022. Afterwards, a Celebration of Life followed by a reception will be held at 3:30pm at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville, TX, 76034.

 

To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit bluebonnethills.com. In lieu of flowers or donations, please consider donating to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org

WA/DL Capt. Karl Irving Lassey

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Karl Irving Lassey

October 21, 1934  -  August 19, 2019

 

Karl hired on with Western Airlines 05-01-1957 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He was widowed in May 2019.  Karl is survived by his children and grandchildren.

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https://www.pacificcremationservices.com/obituaries/Karl-Lassey?obId=7096580 

 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269195447/karl_irving_lassey

 

KARL IRVING LASSEY, of San Juan Capistrano, CA was born in Kansas to Maurine Gladys Savage and Jay Gwynn Lassey on 20 Oct 1934. He departed this life on 19 Aug 2019, surrounded by his children in his own home.

 

Karl delivered the "Salina Journal" and participated in many activities, while attending Miltonvale [KS] High School and graduated in 1952. He graduated from Bethany College [Lindsborg, KS] with an associated degree in 1954 and North Texas State [Denton, TX] in 1956 with a bachelor's degree in music.

 

He joined the Navy and became a Naval aviator in 1958. Karl received his wings and was pinned by Jacqueline Norman, his wife at the time. He was deployed in 1958 on the "USS Hancock Aircraft Carrier" and the "USS Coral Sea Aircraft Carrier" in 1960 with the "Aces" Attack Squadron 152, piloting the Sky Raider. In 1961 he was promoted to Navy Lieutenant. During this time in his career, he was a Navy lawyer. In 1964, he became test pilot in Quonset Point, Rhode Island, where Lt. Lassey successfully landed an A-4 Skyhawk with a failed landing gear, saving a million-dollar plane for the Navy. In 1965 he was deployed on the "USS Kitty Hawk Aircraft Carrier" as a member of the A-4 "Stingers" Strike Fighter Squadron 113, completing 100 arrested landings, becoming a "Centurion" in 1966. In 1967 while deployed on the "USS Enterprise," he became a Centurion for the second time and received two Distinguished Flying cross medals for his heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight and combat with the enemy. Karl served two tours of duty in Vietnam and was promoted to Lieutenant Commander. He retired from the Navy in 1968, after 30 years of serving his country.

 

Karl loved flying and obtained his commercial pilot license for the Cherokee 149 plane. Karl was hired first by Western Airlines, and later Delta Airlines, as a commercial pilot, staying in that position for 25 years, retiring in 1995.

 

Karl married Jacqueline Norman in September 1958. Together they had two children: Nancy and Kelly. They divorced in 1968. In 1969, Karl became a Cub Scout Leader for his son Kelly's troop. Karl had been a Cub Scout as a child with his Dad as his leader. That year he also joined the "Orange County Doctor's Band," which was a jazz band made of musicians who were in other professions, to play his trumpet and flugelhorn. He stayed an active playing member until 1994. Karl bought a home in San Juan Capistrano in 1969, where he remained until his passing. About 1969 he purchased his first sailboat, and named her 'Sola Via' for Western Airlines' slogan, which meant "the only way to fly".

 

Karl married Sally Ann Drummond McGraw on 29 Dec 1971; they celebrated 47 years together before she passed in May 1919. Karl is survived by his children: three daughters, Nancy Lassey, Kelly McGraw-Martino, and Erin McGraw; and son Sean (Scott Lahon) McGraw; two sisters: Linda Braun (Melvin) of Miltonvale, KS; and Sharon (Bob) Meadows of Huntington Beach, CA, and one brother Greg Lassey (Anne) of Peck, KS.

 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally Ann, parents, and two sons, Patrick McGraw and Kelly Scott Lassey. He leaves to mourn four children, three siblings, 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.

 

He enjoyed life, exploring many hobbies, including photography, backpacking, motorcycle riding, traveling the world, playing jazz, racing his sailboat, flying his twin Cessna, amateur ham radio and motorhome camping with Sam's Radio Hams Club.

Karl was an extraordinary man, though humble, and rarely talked of the many things he accomplished unless asked. He is missed and remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

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Sally Ann Lassey

November 27, 1935  -  May 31, 2019

 

 

WA/DL Capt. Donald Vollie Lykins

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Donald Vollie Lykins

October 13, 1933 ~ November 29, 2016

 

Don hired on with Western Airlines 05-01-1957 and retired with Delta Air Lines based LAX.

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Name        Donald Vollie Lykins

Marital Status   Married

Death Age          83

Record Type      Cremation

Birth Date         13 Oct 1933

Birth Place          Hollywood, California, USA

Residence Place Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA

Occupation         Pilot

Industry or Location  Airlines

Death Date        29 Nov 2016

Death Place       Alexandria, Douglas, Minnesota, USA