Yolanda Anderson, wife of WA/DL Capt. Robert E. Anderson

~ IN MEMORY ~

Yolanda Antoinette Anderson, wife of LAX  WA/DL Capt. Robert E. Anderson

August 18, 1940 ~ April 2014

 

Word has been received with the passing of Yolanda Antoinette neé Payne Anderson, wife of retired WA/DL Captain Robert Anderson.  Captain Anderson joined Western Airlines 02-26-1968 and retired with Delta Air Lines 02-01-1998 as Chief Pilot, based 062/LAX.  Bob and Yolanda were married June 24, 1967 in California.  They are the parents of four children Roderick, Kimberly, Staci, and Roslynn.   Born/raised in Los Angeles, Yolanda was  73 years of age at the time of her passing.

 

Survived by her husband Bob personal condolences may be sent to the family at

6015 S Citrus Ave.,  Los Angeles  CA 90043-3313  ...  (323) 294-4240  

    randerson20@peoplepc.com  and/or  randerson6015@att.net  

 

Services were held Thursday, April 10th, at the Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.  Interment was at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Murmuring Trees.

Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles CA in charge of arrangements. http://forestlawn.com/ 

Thank you,
~ Carol

 

From: Dick Deeds   Pilots, wallybird.com

Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 10:07 AM   Subject: Passing of Bob Anderson's wife – Yolanda

 

I just received word that the wife of Bob Anderson, Yolinda, passed. If you wish to send condolences this is the information that I have:
Robert Anderson
6015 Citrus Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
323-294-4240
randerson20@peoplepc.com
randerson6015@att.net
I have attached the information about services.
Dick

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?r105:E04FE8-144: 

Congressional Record  105th Congress (1997-1998)

TRIBUTE TO CAPT. ROBERT E. ANDERSON -- HON. JULIAN C. DIXON (Extension of Remarks - February 04, 1998)

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--- HON. JULIAN C. DIXON in the House of Representatives WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998

• Mr. DIXON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great pleasure to honor and acknowledge Robert E. Anderson for his distinguished career and his contributions to family, community, and nation. On February 1, 1998, Captain Anderson retired from his position as Delta Air Lines Chief Pilot based in Los Angeles, culminating an illustrious career. I thank you Mr. Speaker and esteemed colleagues for joining me in commemorating this occasion.

• Robert Anderson embarked on his path of lifetime achievement in 1955, graduating as valedictorian from Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana. He earned both academic and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarships to the University of California, Los Angeles (U.C.L.A.). Upon graduation from U.C.L.A. in 1960 with a bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering, Captain Anderson was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy.

• Captain Anderson served his country in the Navy for five years. After flight training in Pensacola, Florida, and Corpus Cristi, Texas, he was deployed to Vietnam where he patrolled the coast at the controls of a P2V airplane. Following his 1965 Honorable Discharge from active duty in the Navy, Captain Anderson returned to Los Angeles and continued military service until 1972 as a member of the United States Naval Reserve. During this time he was employed by I.B.M. as a systems engineer.

• In 1968, Captain Anderson began his career as a commercial aviator with Western Air Lines. He was the second African-American pilot hired by the airline and began with the rank of Second Officer flying 737s. At Western, Anderson steadily progressed through the ranks. He was promoted to First Officer in 1972 and earned his Captain's wings in 1979. In June of 1980 he made the transition to DC-10s as a First Officer. Also a member of the Air Line Pilot's Association (ALPA) since 1968, Capt. Anderson's colleagues expressed their esteem for him by selecting him to serve as Chairman of ALPA's Grievance Committee for five years.

• Captain Anderson flew 737 and DC-10 jet aircraft for Western until its acquisition by Delta Airlines in 1987. He retained his rank of Captain, flying 727 jets for the carrier. In 1989, Captain Anderson took on additional responsibilities as Line Check Airman; and in 1991 he became an Assistant Chief Pilot based in Los Angeles and in 1996 was promoted to become Delta's first African-American Chief Pilot, a position he held until retirement.

• In addition to his distinguished aviation career, Captain Anderson has been a devoted family man. Robert and Yolanda Anderson are the proud parents of four: Roderick Eldon, Kimberly Mauriere, Staci Larelle, and Roslynn Elise; and the grandparents of young Tyrone Pierce Hinderson, Jr.

• Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Captain Robert Anderson on his service to our nation and on a stellar career in aviation. I ask that you join me in commending and extending our best wishes to him and Yolanda for many years of good health and prosperity.