NWA/DL Capt. Patrick Chandonnet

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USAF veteran, NWA/DL Capt. Patrick Chandonnet

June 27, 1944 – October 22, 2026

Lt Col Patrick "Pat" William Chandonnet served honorably for 20 years in the USAF and retired August 31, 1988.  Continuing with his love of flying, Patrick then joined Northwest Airlines 10-14-1988 and retired with Delta Air Lines based Minneapolis.  Pat is survived by his wife Helen, and by his daughters and their families.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd from 3:00-7:00pm at Henry W Anderson Funeral Home in Apple Valley, MN...please see obituary details below.

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Henry W. Anderson Funeral & Cremation Service | Apple Valley, MN  

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Lt Col Patrick William Chandonnet, retired, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2026. Patrick, the son of Leonce and Rosemarie Chandonnet, was born June 27, 1944, in Lowell MA. He graduated from Salina High in Salina KS in 1962. After high school, he attended Kansas State University and received a degree in Electrical Engineering. He joined the US Air Force after college graduation. Early in his military career, he flew the OV-10 aircraft during the Vietnam War as a Forward Air Controller. After the war, he was stationed in Big Spring TX as a flight instructor for the T-38. Eventually he got to fly his dream airplane, the F-4 Phantom which he flew in Las Vegas, at Clark AFB in the Philippines, and in Florida.

During a mission while stationed in Las Vegas, his aircraft sustained a catastrophic hydraulic system failure with a risk of in-flight fire. Patrick declared an emergency and instead of returning directly to Nellis AFB over the city, he flew back to the base via a less direct but unpopulated route at great risk. His decision making and superior airmanship prevented the possible loss of life and saved a valuable aircraft. He was awarded the Tactical Air Command Aircrew of Distinction for his actions.

He was later stationed at Homestead AFB where he received his master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He served honorably for 20 years in the USAF and retired August 31, 1988.

Continuing with his love of flying, Patrick was then hired at Northwest Airlines which later merged with Delta Air Lines. During his airline career he flew the 727, A320, A330, DC-10, 747 and taught pilots as a simulator instructor.

He married the love of his life Helen A. Ogle of St Peter MN, daughter of Sherman and Marjorie Ogle on July 8, 1974. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Anna Chandonnet and her husband Jeremy Barsness of Shakopee and Laura Gudim and her husband Andrew Gudim of Apple Valley, sister Claire Bonneau of North Carolina and grandchildren Dylan and Maggie Gudim and Isabelle Barsness. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Robert, Raymond, and Gerard and sister Denise.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 3:00-7:00pm at Henry W Anderson Funeral Home in Apple Valley, MN. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to donors' choice.

Jan Luger, wife of WA/DL Capt. Jerry Luger

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Janine Luger, wife of WA/DL Capt. Jerome "Jerry" Luger

Janine "Jan" was born on December 14, 1936 and passed away on October 21, 2026 at the age of 89. 

Jan is survived by her husband Captain Jerry Luger, and by her children and their families.  Jerry joined Western Airlines 03-03-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines.

Funeral and memorial service details for Jan will be announced at a later date.

Jan Luger Obituary (2026) - Ogden, UT - Myers Mortuary & Cremation Services - Ogden  

Jan Luger Dec. 14, 1936 ~ Oct. 21, 2026

Janine Hannah Luger, 89, of Ogden, Utah, passed away on October 21, 2026, from complications of heart failure. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and tireless advocate for those in need, Jan lived a life distinguished by compassion, generosity, practical wisdom, and service to others.

Jan was born on December 14, 1936, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, to Leo and Emma (Cuthbertson) Simpson. She grew up in Kirkland Lake, attending Holy Name Elementary School and Kirkland Lake Collegiate and Vocational Institute before pursuing her education at North Bay Teachers College. Following graduation, Jan began a career in elementary education, teaching in several communities throughout Ontario and in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Her teaching career eventually took her overseas to Zweibrücken, Germany, where she spent two years teaching children of Canadian military families. It was there that she met Jerry Luger, whom she married on December 29, 1965.

Their life together was marked by travel, adventure, and a shared willingness to embrace new experiences. They lived in Japan from 1966 to 1968, Ohio from 1968 to 1969, and California from 1969 to 1983, before settling in Ogden, Utah, in 1983.

During their years in Okinawa, Jan frequently managed the challenges of raising a young family while Jerry, an Air Force pilot, was away on assignments in Vietnam, mainland Japan, or elsewhere. She formed close bonds with other military wives who supported one another and their families during periods of separation and uncertainty. These experiences reflected the resourcefulness, independence, and enduring friendships that would characterize much of her life.

Jerry later flew for Western Airlines and Delta Air Lines, providing opportunities for the couple to travel extensively. Jan delighted in discovering new places, experiencing different cultures, and exploring the world beyond the familiar. Her curiosity and adventurous spirit remained with her throughout her life.

Together, Jan and Jerry raised three children: Stephen, Richard, and Kathleen. Ogden became their home for more than four decades and the community to which Jan would devote so much of her time, energy, and heart. Jan was a wonderful conversationalist, blessed with an abundance of common sense, sound judgment, and an ability to listen without passing judgment...............................

She was remarkably modest about her charitable work, rarely seeking recognition or drawing attention to the countless hours she devoted to others. She was a founding member of the Ogden board of Catholic Community Services (CCS) and established a downtown food pantry to serve homeless and underprivileged members of the community. For more than 22 years, she managed the pantry, dedicating countless hours to ensuring that individuals and families in need had access to food and basic necessities. Her commitment extended well beyond the pantry doors, as she regularly delivered food to those who were homebound or otherwise unable to obtain it themselves. Jan also devoted many years to SHARE, Inc., a volunteer-run food distribution network serving low-income families and homebound individuals in the Ogden area. She served as a principal purchaser of food and personally delivered groceries and essential staples to those in need..............................

Jan's Catholic faith was an enduring foundation of her life and service. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Parish in Ogden for more than 43 years and St. Florence Catholic Parish in Huntsville, Utah, for approximately 30 years. Her faith was reflected not only in her devotion to the Church but also in the countless acts of kindness and generosity she extended to others........................

She is survived by her husband of nearly 61 years, Jerome R. Luger; her brother, Jim "Chum" Simpson; her three children, Stephen P. Luger, Dr. Richard K. Luger and his wife, Mary Jennings Luger, of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Kathleen Ann Egle and her husband, Dan Egle; and her beloved grandchildren, Zac Luger and HannahJane Luger.

Jan's legacy is found not only in the family she loved but also in the many lives she touched through decades of selfless service. Whether providing food to a struggling family, offering guidance to someone in need, delivering groceries to someone unable to leave home, sitting beside a hospice patient, or sharing lunch with a dear friend, she gave generously of her time and herself. She sought neither praise nor recognition, finding fulfillment instead in the simple act of making someone's life a little better. Her kindness, humility, practical wisdom, and unwavering commitment to helping others will be remembered by her family, friends, and the Ogden community she served so faithfully. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Northern Utah Food Bank or Catholic Community Services, organizations whose missions were especially close to Jan's heart.

Please help us celebrate Jan by sharing memories and uploading photos to her memorial page at   https://myersmortuary.com/obituaries/janine-luger   

Funeral and memorial service details will be announced.

Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary of Ogden.

WA/DL Jeanine Mae Jacobson, wife of WA/DL Capt. Carl Jacobson

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Jeanine Mae Jacobson, wife of WA/DL Capt. Carl Jacobson

October 22, 1940 - October 15, 2026

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Jeanine Mae Jacobson Obituary (2026) - Hood River, OR - Anderson's Tribute Center - Hood River  

Jeanine Jacobson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson's Tribute Center - Hood River on Oct. 16, 2026.

Jeanine Mae Ahrens was born on Oct 22, 1940 in Yakima, Wa, to William and Erma Ahrens. Her growing-up years were mostly spent in the Gig Harbor area of Washington, where her parents owned a lumber and hardware store at the end of Henderson Inlet. Her pursuit of music began at the age of six when her grandmother shipped a piano from Nebraska, so Jeanine could begin lessons. In high school, she continued piano lessons, began organ lessons, and played the flute in the band. She excelled at the piano and upon entering the University of Washington began working towards her bachelor's degree in piano performance.

Three years into her studies, she married the love of her life, Carl Jacobson. They had dated in high school, played music together in the band and attended the University together. They had their first child, Katherine, Carl joined the Navy becoming a pilot and their second daughter Rachel was born. Jeanine's music career was put on hold as she and the girls followed Carl's squadron around Europe. When Carl was deployed to the Vietnam War, Jeanine refused to sit around and worry, finding it the perfect time to finish her music degree. Carl's Navy obligation ended, and he became a commercial pilot for Western and then Delta Airlines. Now it was his turn to follow Jeanine while she pursued a master's degree from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. With her degrees, Jeanine became a professor at Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles, teaching and performing piano for 20 years.

Her time in retirement was spent between Hood River and Olympia where her two grandchildren, Dylan Matson and Rhianna Salman lived. She loved spending time at the' beachhouse' with all the family. Jeanine continued to share her love of the piano in her retirement. She wrote two piano pedagogy textbooks, worked with the Music Teachers Associations of Washington and Oregon, and organized various fundraising music events.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Carl Jacobson, daughters Katherine Jacobson and Rachel Bergin (Bill Bergin), brother Douglas Ahrens (Linda Ahrens), granddaughter, Rhianna Salman (Sam Fennell) and grandson, Dylan Matson.

A celebration of life followed by reception will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Anderson's Tribute Center.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com 

DL Capt. DAVID "Dave" CHARELS SMITH

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Military veteran, DL Capt. DAVID "Dave" CHARELS SMITH

November 20, 1943 ~ October 4, 2026

He left the Navy, as a Lieutenant and joined Delta Airlines 09-12-1969. During his thirty-four years, with Delta, he flew every type of aircraft and was Check Airman on each one......

Dave is survived by his wife Ceci, and by his children and their families.

Services will be held November 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Vancouver First United Methodist Church to celebrate the life of David C. Smith.

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David Smith Obituary, Age 82 - October 4, 2026 - Vancouver, Washington   

David Smith Obituary

David Charles Smith passed away,  on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Vancouver, Washington, of Influenza A. His loving family was by his side. His wife Cecilia (Ceci) of 56 years, daughter Emily (Troy), son Ryan and grandchildren Madison, Jason, Spencer and Hudson. He has one sister, Janet Bieber (Lowell) of Lynden, Washington. His greatest love was his family.

Dave was 82 years old. He was born on November 20, 1943, in Cornwall, New York, to Charles and Ila Jones Smith. Dave grew up in the Village of Highland Mills, New York. He graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School, New York State University-Regents Scholarship and the Naval Cadet Aviation program. He received his “Wings of Gold” on May 14, 1965.

Thus beginning his dream career. He served one tour in Vietnam aboard the aircraft carrier, The Bonne Homme Richard flying F-8 Crusader jets. He served with VFP-63 Light Photographic Squadron, “the eyes of the fleet”, as they flew “low and slow” securing intelligence information. He earned a Bronze Star, for his many missions.

He left the Navy, as a Lieutenant and joined Delta Airlines in 1969. During his thirty-four years, with Delta, he flew every type of aircraft and was Check Airman on each one.

Dave was an active participant on many community and aviation boards, a longtime member of The Downtown Rotary Club, known as “Delta Dave.” He is remembered by his friends as a true patriot and a gentleman, in every way.

A service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Vancouver First United Methodist Church to celebrate the life of David C. Smith.

Remembrances can be shared with The First United Methodist Church for pipe organ renovations, the Clark College Foundation, Dr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Ryan Dental Hygiene Scholarship or The Hough Foundation.
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DL Deborah Baker, widow of NEA/DL Capt. Jim Baker

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Deborah (McMillen) Baker, widow of NEA/DL Capt. Jim Baker 

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Deborah Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Campbell Funeral Home - Beverly MA.

Deborah (McMillen) Baker, 77, a longtime resident of Boxford and most recently Ipswich, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, following a courageous three-month battle with illness. Surrounded by her loving family, Deborah entered eternal rest, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, friendship, and devotion to those she cherished most.

Born on August 6, 1949, in Versailles, Kentucky, Deborah was the daughter of the late Ira McMillen Jr. and Jeanette (Dixon) McMillen. Raised in a family deeply rooted in faith, as the daughter of a Baptist minister, Deborah carried those values throughout her life. Following high school, she attended Georgetown College and later the University of Kentucky, where she completed her education.

Deborah began her professional career as a social worker before pursuing an opportunity as a flight attendant with Delta Air Lines. It was on her very first flight that she met the love of her life, Captain James M. "Jim" Baker. Their chance encounter marked the beginning of a beautiful life together, one built on love, family, and shared experiences. Following their marriage, Deborah and Jim made their home in Boxford, where they lived for more than 30 years. During that time, Deborah enjoyed a successful career in real estate with Coldwell Banker..........................

PCN Flight West: NEA/DL Capt. James 'Jim' M. Baker   

NEA/DL CAPT. JAMES MINOTT BAKER  

February 11, 1933 ~ April 25, 2012

USMC Korean war veteran and NEA/DL pilot Captain James Minott Baker, age 79.  Jim joined NEA 12-18-1957 and retired with Delta Air Lines.