DL Capt. Edwin L. O'Rourke

*updated below with wife's obituary

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Edwin L. O'Rourke

September 29, 1938 ~ April 17, 2019 

 

Word has just reached our group...

news with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Edwin ‘Ed’ L. O'Rourke, age 80.  Captain O’Rourke joined Delta Air Lines 07-19-1965 and retired with Delta based 030/ATL.  He is survived by his wife Patricia, their children and their grandchildren. 

To view the obituary online and share memories please visit

https://www.littledavenport.com/notices/Edwin-ORourke 

Obituary below notes the family will hold private burial services on April 28th in Marco Island FL. A Celebration of Life event at a later date is yet to be determined.  For those wishing to send a personal note, whitepages lists the family residence as

5552 Mallard Walk, Gainesville GA 30504-9009.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary................Edwin “Ed” L. O’Rourke, 80, of Gainesville, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his residence. Ed was born in Warfordsburg PA to the late Thurman M. and Rosalie L. O’Rourke.  He grew up in Maryland where he was active in the Civil Air Patrol. He was State Commander and awarded jet training while attending the University of Maryland. After he joined the United States Air Force, he had the joy of becoming a helicopter pilot. Ed married his high school sweetheart Pat, and they were married for 59 years. Through the Air Force, he worked his way up to the rank of Captain as one of his main responsibilities was refueling other aircraft as they were flying across the Artic.

 

Upon being released from the Air Force in 1965, he was hired by Delta Airlines where his pilot career took him across the world. After thirty two years with the airline, he retired as Captain to spend time with his family at homes in Gainesville Georgia and Marco Island Florida.

 

His two children, Ed and Kerry, were born while the family was stationed in Newfoundland Canada.

 

He was known for his Irish humor, kindness, fix-it skills, full head of silver hair, and big smile.

 

He is survived by his wife Patricia; daughter, Kerry (Richard) Tucker; son, Edwin L. O’Rourke, and 4 grandchildren: Kellson Tucker, Mary Tucker, Lilly Tucker, and Connor O’Rourke.

 

A private family burial will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019 in Marco Island, FL. A Celebration of Life will be held at the later date.

 

Memorial contributions:

 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville GA 30501 in the memory of Ed and his beloved cockapoo, Josie.

 

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com

 

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.....

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~ IN MEMORY ~

Patricia Mildred "Pat" O'Rourke (Bohar), widow of DL Capt. Ed O’Rourke

 

Updated PCN memorial site https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2019/04/dl-capt-edwin-l-orourke.html

 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/patricia-o-rourke-obituary?id=56208103

 

Patricia O'Rourke Obituary………..

Patricia Mildred "Pat" O'Rourke (Bohar), 84, of Gainesville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024. She was born on January 20, 1940, in Washington DC. to the late Otto and Mildred Bohar.

Pat was a loving wife to Ed, who preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by her son, Ed O'Rourke, his son, Connor, and her daughter, Kerry O'Rourke Tucker (Richard), along with their children, Kellson, Mary, and Lilly. She is also survived by her brother, James Bohar (Christine) and their daughters, Franny and Stephanie.

Pat graduated from the Academy of the Holy Names high school in Silver Spring Maryland. At 13 years old, she joined the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) in College Park, Maryland where she learned to fly airplanes and met her future husband. She began her college education at the University of Maryland, studying aeronautical engineering and was a member of Tri Delta sorority, then, marrying the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Ed O'Rourke.

They began their married life together in New England, before moving to Newfoundland Canada, Ernest Harmon AFB, where their children were born. Her husband later joined Delta Air Lines and the family moved to the Southeast. They enjoyed their family and friends on Lake Lanier. She later completed her bachelor's degree from Mercer University in art history - the same year that her son graduated from high school!

Pat found joy in art, particularly stained glass. After learning the art form from her father-in-law, she opened her own glass studio, creating custom pieces that were cherished throughout the Southeast. Pat was a talented painter and an active member of various art organizations, including the Art Guild at the Quinlan Art Center in Gainesville and the Marco Island Art League.

She worshipped at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Flowery Branch, Georgia, and previously attended San Marco Catholic Church on Marco Island. Pat was a dedicated volunteer with the NEGA Humane Society and Challenge Child, sharing her love for animals and art with those in need.

The family expresses their sincere gratitude for the special caregivers with Inspire Hospice and EasyCare Services.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 6th at 3pm at Little & Davenport Funeral Home, the family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. A family burial service will take place on Saturday at the Marco Island Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Pat's honor to the Northeast Georgia Humane Society, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville GA 30301, to support homeless animals and seniors that need support keeping their animals.https://humanesocietyofnortheastgeorgia.org/donate-now/

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Georgia 30501 is in charge of arrangements.