Norma Fritz Graf, widow of NEA/DL Capt. Donald B. Graf

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Norma Fritz Graf, widow of NEA/DL Capt. Donald B. Graf

May 10, 1923 ~ December 22, 2020

 

This news comes to us from the family of Norma Graf …..  son John writes us with the passing of his mother Norma Violet (Fritz) Graf, widow of Northeast/Delta pilot Captain Donald Benjamin Graf.  Norma was 97 years of age at the time of her passing.  Norma is survived by their daughters and son. 

Captain Graf joined Northeast Airlines 08-01-1945 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1984, based Atlanta at the time of his retirement.   

To date I’ve not seen an online obituary notice for Norma….arrangements are not yet known. 

Should more information be received we will be sure to pass it along.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN  

 

NEA/DL Capt. Donald B. Graf, military veteran

Date of Birth:     July  13, 1924

Date of Death:   January  27, 2001

Age at Death:     76 years

DL Capt. MICHAEL N. WOOD

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NEA/DL Capt. MICHAEL N. WOOD

September 22, 1935 - November 24, 2020

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain MICHAEL NEWBOLD WOOD, age 85.  Captain Wood first joined Northeast Airlines 11-01-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines, based Boston.  He is survived by his wife Mary, his children and his grandchildren.

Obituary information is available for viewing online at

 http://www.campbellfuneral.com/obituaries/Michael-N-Wood?obId=19116308#/celebrationWall 

and at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?n=michael-n-wood&pid=197360834&fhid=4200

For those who may wish to send a personal note, whitepages lists the family residence as

15 Linden St.,  South Hamilton, MA 01982.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  MICHAEL N. WOOD

WOOD, Michael N. Age 85, husband of Mary (Minturn) Wood, resident of Hamilton-Wenham, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from a traumatic brain injury hours following a fall after bravely struggling with dementia for several years. Born in Philadelphia, PA he was the son of the late Dr. H. Curtis Wood Jr. and (Margaret L. (Brown) Wood. In addition to his wife, Mike is survived by two sons, Peter and Michael of the Hamilton-Wenham area; his daughter, Christina Donovan; four grandchildren of Upperville, VA; and his older brother Curtis Wood of Naples, FL. He was predeceased by his oldest brother Theodore Wood of Santa Rosa, CA.

Mike was an avid tennis player, traveler, environmentalist, philanthropist, clever and eloquent writer, self-taught pianist, and unwavering animal lover always with his loyal dog by his side. He graduated from Phillips Academy-Andover and then went to the University of Virginia for two years before leaving to serve as a Naval Pilot for five years where he flew throughout Africa, the Middle East, Europe, the Arctic, and the Caribbean. Following his Navy duty, he finished up his studies at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with honors, majored in journalism, played on the varsity squash team and was a member of the Delta Psi Fraternity. After fundraising for Penn, and then teaching English for a few years at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA, Mike could not resist turning his lifelong passion for flying into his full-time career over the next 30 years for Delta Airlines where he ultimately earned the title of Captain.

Upon retirement, Mike was active supporting various environmental and animal welfare organizations and spent much of his time enjoying his beloved summer home on Squam Lake, NH he visited annually beginning in childhood. With a grin, smirk, or twinkle in his eye, Mike could often be found telling humorous stories to anyone who would listen about his adventurous life, inserting little hints of sarcasm with his playful, creative, witty, and often dry sense of humor. Mike enjoyed indulgences like his series of antique sports cars and various aerobatic 2-seater planes where his legacy remains as the bravest, fairly insane, but undeniably competent pilot as he continued performing loops, barrel rolls and other tricky maneuvers over the lake until he was 80 years old! Time to Fly the Friendly Skies Forever Free, Captain Wood.

A Celebration of Life will occur during the summer of 2021 on Squam Lake. Donations to his favorite charities in his memory can be made to the following: AnimalsAsia.org, PrimarilyPrimates.org or SquamsLandTrust.org.

"When you once have tasted flight, you will always walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you will always be." -Leonardo da Vinci-

Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, BEVERLY.

Information, directions, and condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com

 

DL Capt. Richard E. Borgula Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. Richard E. Borgula Sr.

March  25, 1937 ~ March  19, 2013

 

Please forgive this very belated notice but we have just learned that Delta Captain Richard Edward Borgula Sr., age 75, passed on in March of 2013.  Captain Borgula joined Delta Air Lines 07-03-1967 and was based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Judith Cross Borgula.  To date I’ve not been able to locate an online obituary but for those who may wish to contact the family, Judy is listed in whitepages at

1935 Hughes Drive,  Cumming, GA 30040.

If more information is received we can then pass it along.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

DL Capt. Damon J. Frost Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Damon J. Frost Jr.

July 31, 1931 ~ October 3, 2020

 

This news has just come to us, word with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Damon Jewell Frost Jr., age 89.  Captain Frost joined Delta Air Lines 06-03-1957 and retired with Delta in 1991, and was based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Jackie along with his children, and his grand- and great grandchildren.

Captain Frost’s obituary is available for viewing online at

 https://www.littledavenport.com/obituary/Damon-Frost

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

2525 Katherine Circle, Gainesville, GA 30506

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary:   Damon J Frost

Damon J. Frost “Frosty" , 89 of Gainesville, GA passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020.

 

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jackie Harris Frost, and children Jeff Frost, Jamie (Vic) Williams, David (Leah) Frost, and Roger (Stacy) Frost. He is also survived by six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

 

Damon was born on July 31, 1931 to Damon J. Frost, Sr. and Jessie Campbell Frost in Middlesboro, KY. He served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict, and then flew for Delta Airlines for 34 years. After retirement, he was involved in Community Theater.

 

He was a member of Gainesville United Methodist Church.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice Group at Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

 

There will be a Memorial Service announced at a later date.

 

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.

NWA Capt. Anthony Jamieson BALDWIN

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Anthony Jamieson BALDWIN

May 24, 1939 ~ December 6, 2020

 

Notification with the passing of retired Northwest pilot Captain Anthony Jamieson BALDWIN, age 81.  Captain Baldwin joined Northwest Airlines 02-03-1969.  He is survived by his wife Glenda.

Obituary information for Captain Baldwin is available for viewing online at   https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/twincities/name/anthony-baldwin-obituary?pid=197330107 

Also at https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000377290/

For those who may wish to send condolences, whitepages lists the family residence as

 8404 134th Street Ct.,  Saint Paul, MN 55124

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Anthony Jamieson BALDWIN

Passed away peacefully on December 6th, 2020, in the home he had built and lived in since 1978. An Apple Valley resident of over 50 years, he proudly raised and unconditionally supported a wildly loving family alongside his wife, Glenda Guthrie Baldwin. A fun-seeking fraternity brother and one-time Treasurer of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, freshman basketball player and graduate of The University of Arizona (Class of '62), he went on to serve as a Naval Officer before retiring as a Northwest Airlines pilot after 32 years of dedicated flying. An avid golfer in his prime and his poker skills helped put him through college. His poker buddies would call him a gentle giant, and until the end he would never miss a game at the Days Inn over pizza and Sprite. To know him is to love him, whether you were the cashier at Kwik Trip or one of the many athletes he coached throughout the years. His stories were unmatched, along with his kindness and dry sense of humor. We will be forever missing him in person, while always knowing he undoubtedly lives on through our memories and in our hearts. The family asks that you share photos, stories and/or respects on the guestbook. A memorial golf tournament is being planned for his birthday weekend in the spring (May 2021), in hopes that Crystal Lake Golf Course will host. Tony, Papa, Dad, Mr. B, Ambassador, Coach, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Friend… you are truly one of a kind. The daily Sports section is saved for you, over a cup of black coffee… until we meet again. Guestbook: legacy.com

 

WA/DL Capt. Richard ‘Dick’ G. Boyle

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. Richard ‘Dick’ Boyle

December 26, 1930 ~ December 3, 2020

 

Notification with the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Richard Gordon Boyle, age 89.  Captain Boyle joined Western Airlines 03-14-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1990, based SLC at the time of his retirement.  He is survived by many dear extended family members, close friends and aviation colleagues.  Captain Boyle’s most recent address is noted in whitepages as  PO Box 11975, Zephyr Cove, Nevada.

Obituary information for Captain Boyle is available for viewing online at

 https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?n=richard-g-boyle-dick&pid=197319593&fhid=15274

Arrangements were entrusted to Walton's Funerals & Cremations, 875 W. 2nd St., Reno, NV 89503…(775) 323-7189.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Richard G. 'Dick' Boyle

 

Zephyr Cove - Richard G. 'Dick' Boyle turned westbound for his final flight on December 3, 2020 from COVID pneumonia with underlying conditions. Dick was born December 26, 1930 in Pennsylvania, to Gordon D. and Virginia B. Boyle, née Dinger. The family relocated when Dick was a youngster to southern California. He later received a Bachelor of Business Administration from USC. Like so many young men of that time, he entered the United States Air Force, where he received his flight training. He continued to serve in the Air National Guard upon completion of his active duty service. After leaving active duty, he was hired by Western Airlines in 1966, where he flew until retiring from Delta Airlines in 1990.

 

Family and friends were always amazed at Dick's passion for life. He raced cars - once with Steve McQueen. He was particularly proud of his Ferrari which he brought back from Italy in the 60s. As a cyclist he toured the world, including North America, and his mileage totaled in the thousands. On one tour, he rode a segment of the famously difficult Tour de France route - with a fractured hand. Dick also rode three of the five climbs that comprise the California 'Death Ride' not just once, but several times. 'Tough nut' described Richard Boyle.

 

Hiking, skiing and spending time in the outdoors were also favorite pursuits. He was particularly proud of his climb to the top of the Matterhorn.

 

Bikes and cycling were the central focus of Dick's later years. He helped a friend get started in a Lake Tahoe bike shop, and taught cycling lessons. Dick taught many kids how to ride a bike. Generously sharing his two-wheel passion came naturally to Dick.

 

Dick was an avid collector of books, magazines and miniature liquor bottles in addition to Western Airlines memorabilia. He was particularly proud of his original editions of Edgar Rice Burroughs 'Tarzan' series.

 

He was predeceased by his parents, son James G. Boyle, and sister Virginia Lynn Potter. He is survived by his brother David E. Boyle, son Robert Boyle, stepson Robert W. Smith and Barbara, Robert's wife, stepdaughter Sharon M. Smith, and granddaughters Amanda and Claudia Smith. He will be missed by a large extended family in Texas, Georgia, Illinois and Nevada, in addition to many friends from the airlines and the Air National Guard.

 

DL Capt. Phillip Carey Elliott

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Phillip Carey Elliott

August 19, 1957 ~ November 18, 2020

 

Notification with the passing of Delta pilot Captain Phillip ‘Phil’ Carey Elliott, age 63.  Captain Elliott joined Delta Air Lines

08-15-1986.  He is survived by his wife Susan, his children and his grandchildren.  Obituary information for Captain Elliott is available for viewing online at https://www.arkansasonline.com/obituaries/2020/dec/13/phillip-elliott-2020-12-13/

For those who may wish to send a personal note, whitepages lists the family residence as

4120 Driftwood , Enid, OK 73703.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Phillip Carey Elliott

The funeral services honoring and celebrating the life of Captain Phillip "Phil" Carey Elliott, 63, of Enid will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 2 p.m. The Celebration will be held at Emmanuel Enid with Pastors Wade Burleson and Dan Heath officiating. Masks will be required at the service. The United States Air Force Military rites will follow in the Woodring Regional Airport. The service will be live streamed on the Brown-Cummings Funeral Home Facebook Page and WWW.emmanuelenid.org Click Watch Live.

 

Phil was born on August 19, 1957 in Hampton, Virginia to Ira "Bill" and Louise Sprenger Elliott and received new wings on November 18, 2020 with his family by his side. Phil was raised and educated in Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduating from Little Rock Central High School in 1975, he entered the military service at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated as a member of the class of 1979 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. On June 16, 1979, Phil married the love of his life and best friend, Susan Paden Elliott. As his first military assignment, Phil attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. He was awarded an Assignment to the Fairchild Republic A-10, "Thunderbolt II" (Warthog). Phil earned his wings upon graduation as a fighter-qualified, top graduate. Following graduation from pilot training at Vance, Phil traveled to Holloman Air force Base for Lead-in Fighter Training and graduated as "Top Gun". He then moved to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona learning to fly the single-seat A-10 attack aircraft. At the completion of this training, he was assigned to the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing "Flying Tigers" at England Air Force Base in Alexandria, Louisiana. After this assignment, Phil returned to Vance as an instructor Pilot and made Enid his home to raise his family.

 

After completing his full-time service commitment to the Air Force, Phil began his 34 year career with Delta Air Lines. He began his Delta career on the Boeing 727 as a flight engineer, flying as Captain on the MD-88/90, Boeing 737, 757/767 with his final assignment as Captain on the Boeing 777, Delta's flagship international aircraft.

 

In 2006, Phil's love for aviation began a new chapter with the purchase of a Beechcraft A-36 Bonanza, N711HR. Phil and Susan, along with the entire family, enjoyed many hours of travel and adventure in their own personal airplane. Phil (Mr. Positive) loved athletics and coaching his children, Amber and Kurt and their teammates in their various activities. Phil was an avid bike rider. Attending family activities and flying were his passion. "Pops" especially enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters, Allie and Abby, attending their many activities.

 

Phil is survived by his wife of 41 years, Susan, children, Amber Schrantz (Doug) of Edmond, Okla., and Kurt Elliott (Megan Traynor) of Oklahoma City, sister, Margaret Rector (James) of Tullahoma, Tennessee, brother, Chris Elliott (JoAnna) of Terre Haute, Indiana, granddaughters, Allie and Abby Schrantz of Edmond, Okla., mother-in-law, Mary Jo Paden of Little Rock, Arkansas, brother-in-law, Scott Paden (Lisa) of Little Rock, Arkansas, aunt, Margarete Wildi (John) of Whitewater, Wis., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Phil was preceded in death by his father, Ira "Bill" Elliott, mother, Louise Sprenger Elliott, and father-in-law, Henry Paden.

 

Memorial donations may be made in Phil's honor to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) - Sarcoma Division with Brown-Cummings Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds.

 

Condolences to the family may be made online at: www.Brown-Cummings.com

 

DL Capt. Gregory Hymes Lathan

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Gregory Hymes Lathan

September 20, 1959 ~ November 16, 2020

 

Notification with the passing of Delta pilot Captain Gregory Hymes Lathan, age 61.  Captain Lathan joined Delta Air Lines     11-21-1988.  He is survived by his wife Elizabeth along with his children and grandchildren.  Captain Lathan’s obituary is available for viewing online at https://www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com/memorials/gregory-lathan/4445211/index.php

Arrangements were entrusted to Ballard Family Mortuary of Hawaii. 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Gregory Lathan

Gregory Hymes Lathan, 61, of Waikoloa HI died November 16, 2020 in Waikoloa. He was born Sept. 20, 1959, in Gastonia, N.C. Gregory served our country in the Navy and worked as a pilot captain for Delta Airlines.

 

He is survived by spouse, Elizabeth; sons, Luke Lathan of Hudson Falls, N.Y. and Eathan Lathan of Deerfield, IL; daughter, Carrie (Phillip) Cleveland of Olympia, WA; brother Jeffrey (Kim) Lathan, of Belmont, N.C.; two grandchildren; and numerous cousins.

 

Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

Services with military honors were held.

LATHAN, GREGORY HYMES 

LT   US NAVY

DATE OF BIRTH: 09/20/1959

DATE OF DEATH: 11/16/2020

BURIED AT:  WEST HAWAII VETERAN CEMETERY

KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

 

WA/DL Capt. William Clark Lovell Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. William Clark Lovell Jr.

November 20, 1940 ~ November 23, 2020

 

Notification with the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain William Clark Lovell Jr., age 80.  Captain Lovell joined Western Airlines 02-03-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 2000, based 030/SLC at the time of his retirement.

He is survived by his wife Kristine and his daughter Kelly, plus many more dear family members.

Obituary information is available online at https://granthshala.com/usa/obituary-for-william-clark-lovell-jr/ 

also  https://www.parkrecord.com/news/obituaries/obituary-for-william-clark-lovell-jr/

Condolences can be sent to : c/o FitzHenry-Wiefels, 83-057 Requa Avenue, Indio, CA 92201.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  William Clark Lovell Jr.

William Clark Lovell, JR, 80, of La Quinta, California, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020.

 

Bill was born in Farmville, VA to William Clark and Marian Lovell. Growing up in Martinsville, VA, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. After attending college at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA, Bill joined the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War.

 

In February of 1969, Bill was hired by Western Airlines, where he began his 30-year career as a commercial pilot. It was during that time that he met his wife, Kristine Parkhill, a then flight attendant, while they were both working for Western and based in San Francisco, CA. Their family grew to include two children, William and Kelly. In 1989, the Lovell family moved to Park City, UT, as Bill finished his flight service as a pilot for Delta Airlines, based in Salt Lake City. After retirement, Bill and his wife moved to La Quinta, CA.

 

When he was not in the air or spending time with his family, Bill could often be found at the golf course. He had an immense love and a deep respect for the game, and many of his closest friendships were forged on fairways. Bill was a natural teacher, and he often shared his knowledge and skill with younger players, including his children. Over the years, Bill considered himself fortunate to be an active member at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, The Palms in La Quinta, and Jeremy Golf and Country Club in Park City.

 

He will be remembered as a loyal friend, a loving husband and father, a jovial story-teller, and an exceptionally kind and generous man. Bill was often quiet and thoughtful, but those close to him knew him to have an incredible sense of humor, a contagious laugh, and a very big and tender heart.

 

In 2016, Bill was diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer. He battled cancer quietly and bravely, aided and cared for by his wife. Bill is preceded in death by his son, Will. He is survived by his wife, Kristine, his daughter, Kelly, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He will be missed very, very much.

 

Condolences can be sent to : c/o FitzHenry-Wiefels, 83-057 Requa Avenue, Indio, CA 92201

DL Capt. Alva B. Truesdale

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Alva B. Truesdale

July 5, 1935 ~ December 10, 2020

 

Information has come to our website posted by family members, this news with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Alva Benjamin Truesdale Jr., age 85.  Captain Truesdale joined Delta Air Lines 11-19-1962 and retired in 1995.  He was based ATL the majority of his career, then based 030/LAX in the later years prior to his retirement.  Family notes that Captain Truesdale had suffered with complications of Vascular Dementia. 

Should you have questions/concerns, you may contact the family

c/o Nancy  at keylargonancy@gmail.com or (305) 431-3500.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

NWA Capt. Gene Lee Glenn

 

…..this news comes to us from family and friends, the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Capt. Gene Lee Glenn, age 80.  Obituary information is also available online at

https://www.deerfootmemorialfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Gene-Glenn-2/

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

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~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. Gene Lee Glenn

November 12, 1939 - September 25, 2020

 

Obituary :  Gene Lee Glenn

     Gene Lee Glenn, age 80, of Trussville, Alabama, died at home on September 25, 2020. Gene "Slatz" Glenn was born on November 12, 1939, in Trussville, Alabama, to George A. Glenn, Sr. and Jean Searcy Glenn. He attended Hewitt High School and was graduated in 1958. He married his high school sweetheart Patricia Ann Needham Glenn in 1960. In 1962 he was graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Having also completed the USAF ROTC program at Auburn University, he was commissioned in the United States Air Force.

 

     In 1963 Gene graduated from USAF pilot training and thereafter assigned to duty as an Instructor Pilot at Craig Air Force Base at Selma, Alabama, instructing in the T-33, T-37 and T-38 aircraft. In 1968 he separated from active duty and was hired by Northwest Airlines on April 08, 1968. During his NWA career Gene and flew the Boeing 707 series, 727, 747 and Douglas DC-10 aircraft, retiring as a Line Check Airman on the 747-200 in 1999. He logged over 20,000 flight hours and over nine million miles traveled.

 

Gene was a lifelong member of the Trussville First United Methodist Church and a forty-year member of the Pioneer Sunday School Class. He was a longtime Mason in the Georgiana Davis Lodge in Trussville.

 

Gene is survived by his wife of 60 years Patricia; his son Stephen B. Glenn, his daughter Sharon G. Orr, and his son David J. Glenn; Grandchildren Jonathan, Paul, Samson, Elizabeth, Emmeline, George and Arthur; and brothers George A. Glenn, Jr., William B. Glenn, Robert S. Glenn. He is preceded in death by his parents, George A. Glenn, Sr., and Jean S. Glenn, and by his sister, Glenda Gay "Sister" Glenn.

 

(- Glenn family)

DL Capt. Douglas ‘Doug’ Rounds

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Douglas ‘Doug’ Rounds

June 03, 1934 - December 09, 2020

 

News has reached our group with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Douglas Trelling Rounds Sr., age 86.  Obituary below notes Captain Rounds’ military and aviation career.  Capt. Rounds is survived by his wife Bonnie along with their children plus their grand- and great grandchildren.

To view the obituary online and share memories please visit

https://www.moodydaniel.com/obituary/douglas-rounds

For those wishing to share a personal note, condolences may be sent to

PO BOX 100 , ZEBULON GA 30295-0100

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :    Douglas Trelling Rounds of Zebulon, Georgia flew West peacefully on his final flight December 9, 2020. He was 86 years old.

     Douglas (Doug) was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on June 3, 1934. At a young age Doug realized in order to be successful in life he would have to work hard to overcome some of the obstacles that he faced growing up. And that he did. Graduating from Holly High School in 1952 (with Honors) in Holly, Michigan where he was class president, he also excelled in all high school sports. Upon finishing high school, he even received offers from the Yankees and the Cubs for a baseball career. But since he was a young boy, Doug had a keen interest in airplanes and elected to pursue his dreams in aviation instead of baseball.

 

     After high school he attended Western Michigan College to receive his pilot’s license and ratings. In 1953 he enlisted in the United States Air Force serving a year before being RIF’d (reduction in force) and he was honorably discharged. 

 

    He was hired by Delta Air Lines December 3, 1956 and had a 38-year career with Delta as an airline pilot before he officially retired June 3, 1994. During his career with Delta, he flew every different type of airplane the airline owned from Douglas DC-3s to Boeing 747s. Not only was he a pilot for Delta, but also a Flight Instructor and Check Airman on ten of the twelve different types of airplanes he flew during his career. Doug was also a member of the Air Line Pilots Association and served on its Safety and Accident Investigation Committees for many years.

 

     His passion was aviation and he was a licensed pilot for 68 years, a licensed airplane mechanic (Airframe/Powerplant) for over 60 years with Aircraft Inspection Authority on his mechanic’s license for over 50 years.

 

     In his personal aviation life, he owned more than 50 different antique and classic airplanes while restoring/maintaining numerous aircraft. He was a respected aviation historian with several articles published. Doug served as a Director of the Antique Airplane Association (AAA) for 32 years, and Vice President of the AAA for 10 years. He was a member of the American Aviation Historical Society, the Early Birds, the Quiet Birdmen, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA where he served as a judge for antique aircraft during the years 1975 thru 1977 at Oshkosh, Wisconsin), and many other aviation organizations. He built and owned the second oldest (1967) registered airport in Pike County, Georgia that still exists today.

 

    Doug served his local community in many ways by being on numerous committees such as Planning and Zoning for Pike County, the Kiwanis Club, the Elks Club, and he volunteered for numerous events in Pike County.

 

    Doug had a love for dogs, his farm, his airport, and antique cars, but most of all, he loved and cherished his wife Bonnie more than anything.

 

      Doug was preceded in death by his father Francis Charles Rounds, his mother Marjorie Rose Rounds, and his brother Norman Rounds.

 

     He is survived by his loving wife Bonnie of 67 years, his brother Don Rounds, daughter Leslie Ratliff (Eddie), daughter Tracy Sims (Herb), son Doug Rounds Jr (Mark), son Nathan Rounds (Linda), 6 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

 

    A lyric from a famous songwriter comes to mind when Doug recently reminisced about his own past: “Through 86 years of perpetual motion, some of it was magic, some of it was tragic, but I had a good life all the way”. God Speed Captain Rounds, May Blue Skies and Tailwinds always be with you…….

 

A memorial service for Douglas Trelling Rounds will be announced at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: 

American Alzheimer’s Association  or

Youth Aviation Program

High Flight Scholarship

Alexander Memorial Field/Candler Field

Williamson, GA 30292

NWA Capt. Robert W. Dickson

 

CARES AND CONCERNS
Belated notification of the death of retired Northwest Airlines Captain Robert W. Dickson, 82.  His wife Jeanne sent the obituary below.  Expressions of condolence may be sent to her at 48671 Shady View Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260, phone 760-346-9658, and email <trkydog@comcast.net>. 

Robert W. Dickson 

1937 ~ 2020

 

   Captain Robert ‘Bob’ Dickson passed away on July 04, 2020 at age 82. His wife Jeanne was at his side. Jeanne mentioned that was their favorite holiday, so leave it to Bob to go out with a “bang!” Bob had a series of health issues in the last few years, Parkinson’s, and pneumonia were the official cause of death.
 
    Bob was born to William Lucas and Dorothy Dickson on September 27, 1937. His father was well known for writing the Probate Code for the state of Oregon. He is survived by his older sister, Barbara Bell (Ross), his son Robert W. Dickson Jr, and nieces, nephews, and cousins. 
 
   Bob grew up on the lake in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He loved boating, water skiing, and swimming. Bob played high school football and winters found him on the ski team on Mt. Hood. He continued with the ski teams at the University of Oregon, joining the ATO fraternity and graduating with a major in Economics. He chose Air Force ROTC in college, explaining that he joined so he could fly instead of having to march in the Army.  

   After graduation Bob reported to Lackland AFB, TX for preflight training. Following preflight Bob was sent to Craig AFB, AL for (UPT) with the renown USAF Class 61-D. Upon earning his Air Force silver wings, Bob was assigned to SAC for B-52 training. He received his ‘check out’ and weapons training at Castle AFB, CA and was sent (PCS) to a permanent squadron at Fairchild, AFB, Spokane, WA.
 
   During the Cuban Missile Crisis Bob’s squadron was deployed to Ramey AFB, Puerto Rico. During this tense period SAC B-52 crews flew Defcon 2 airborne alerts from Ramey AFB loaded and pointed toward Russia.  
 
   Bob came out of the Air Force just in time for an interview with NWA. He was hired by NWA on August 02, 1965. He became a Second Officer on the Boeing 707 series at Seattle (SEA).  Bob flew the Orient for several years, which included Military Airlift Command (MAC) military charter flights. Thereafter he upgraded to copilot on the 720/320 out of SEA until an opportunity to fly Captain on the 727 in MSP.
 
     In early 1974 Bob and crew were snowed in at Milwaukee, WI. He was required to change rooms and the flight attendants offered to help him by carrying his bags etc. Behind them while he was checking in, a United cockpit crew came up and seeing this commented, “Guy, I think we’re flying for the wrong airline!”
 
   Amongst that crew was Flight Attendant Jeanne Klees and that meeting bloomed into a romance and a marriage in 1974. They flew together for several years and had agents deliver love notes when they were not flying together. They even made the St. Paul paper saying that you might want to be careful what you say to the Flight Attendant, because her husband may just be the Captain.
 
   Bob introduced Jeanne to healthy pursuits that were not so common to Minnesota such as sailing, mountain skiing, snorkeling – scuba diving all over the world. Bob kept a 37-foot Chewy Lea sailboat on Orcas Island, WA.
 
   Not one to stand quietly in the shadows, Bob was known as a facilitator. That included volunteer work with ALPA. Those who knew of Bob’s service as the NWA ALPA Hotel Chairman are grateful for the quality of our layover accommodations.
 
   Bob introduced Jeanne to healthy pursuits that were not so common to Minnesota, such as snorkeling and scuba diving.  Then they had a charter boat moored in Belize, for five years, and their final boat was a 48’ Juan Marie made in Finland. Home was in Bellevue, WA. 
 
   Bob retired in September 1997 and they moved to a boating/golf retirement community called Semiahmoo on the border of WA and B.C. They lived on their boat while they built their dream home on the water, sailed the islands, and in the winter enjoyed the warmth of Palm Desert.
 
As Bob’s health issues crept up and sailing became difficult, traveling on cruises was a better choice to see the wonders of the world, he never looked back.
 
(- Jeanne Dickson)


 

 
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With sincere regards,

  Dave

David L. Roberts
Lt. Col., USAFR, Ret
12080 Brookfield Club Drive
Roswell, GA 30022-1259
   770-667-2284  -  Home
   404-273-4514  -  Cell
Email: robertsDL@mindspring.com

 

DL Flt Instructor Thomas Robert Cherry

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Flt Instructor Thomas Robert Cherry

February 16, 1967 - December 2, 2020

 

https://www.schoedinger.com/obituaries/Thomas-Cherry-4/#!/Obituary

 

Obituary:  Thomas Robert Cherry

Thomas Robert Cherry, 53, passed away on December 2, 2020 after a long battle against esophageal cancer.

 

Tom led a full life with a broad spectrum of interests. He was a camera assistant, pilot, flight Instructor, and font of esoteric knowledge.

 

His passion for cameras and photography led him to a career in film. He was a camera assistant in IATSE Local 600. He worked on numerous movies, television shows, and commercials.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0156118/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0     He was most proud of his work on "Titanic", "The Last Days", "The Avengers", and most recently, working with Clint Eastwood on "Richard Jewel".

 

Tom loved flying. He was a commercial pilot and also enjoyed flying his own Grumman Tiger. He shared his knowledge and expertise with others as a flight instructor for Delta Airlines.

 

Tom was born in Columbus, Ohio to L. JoAnn (Edwards) Cherry and the late Robert H. Cherry, Jr. He attended Columbus Alternative High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in Medical Communications from The Ohio State University and a Master's in TV, Radio, and Film from Syracuse University. He later returned to Ohio State, where he earned a Master's in Architectural Studies.

 

Tom is survived by his wife of 28 years, Susan Reed, his mother JoAnn Cherry, and an extensive network of friends across the country.

 

There will be gathering to celebrate Tom's life when the pandemic ends and allows us to all gather safely.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his memory to The Jazz Arts Group of Columbus, WCBE Public radio, or a nonprofit of your choice.

NWA Capt. John ‘Jack’ B. Schricker

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. John ‘Jack’ B. Schricker

February 4, 1926 ~ November 19, 2020

 

News has reached our group with the passing of retired Northwest pilot Captain John Benjamin Schricker, age 94.  RNPA/Retired Northwest pilot friends have shared this memory:  “NWA pilot John (Jack) Schricker, age 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 19, 2020. A former Navy SeaBee, Jack joined the pilot ranks through the flight engineer/NWA mechanic career track. He was hired by NWA on April 08, 1948 and served NWA for 33 years…..With condolences to the family.”

Obituary information for Captain Schricker is available online at

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000374974/  also at

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2113314632160/john-jack-schricker

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary……………… John 'Jack' Schricker

Schricker, John "Jack" age 94 passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 19. An amazing husband to Jolene (Klober), father to John (Keri) Schricker and Jayme (Bob) Simon and grandfather to Seth and Taryn, Clare, Joe and John. Jack grew up in Spooner, Wisconsin, enlisted in the Navy his senior year of high school, was in the 301st CB's, became a mechanic and eventually a pilot for Northwest Airlines for 33 years while living in Prior Lake. He gave unconditional love and support and will always be cherished in our hearts. In lieu of a service we ask that you look up to the sky next time you see a plane & think of him.

 ........................................

From the RNPA website:  John B. (Jack) Schricker

1926 ~ 2020

NWA Pilot John (Jack) Schricker, age 94, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday November 19, 2020 at Trail of Orono Senior Residence in Orono, Minnesota. Jack was born February 4, 1926 in Spooner, WI., the son of John and Nora Schricker. Jack had five siblings, two who died at an early age.

   Jack attended Spooner High School and as early as he could afford a model airplane kit at Ben Franklin, he would buy and build one. He did not participate in many school sports or teams, as right after the Great Depression working took precedence. One Jack’s growing up memories was when his father took him to a Shell Lake County Fair and brought Jack a barnstormer fare to fly with Charles Lindbergh.

   In 1944, now a senior in high school Jack and 3 buddies skipped a day of school and took the train to Superior, WI to enlist in the Navy. Jacked served with the famed 301st Naval Construction Battalion in the western Pacific from April 1944 to December 1945. This Battalion built essential base facilities such as harbors, destroying mines and obstructions to harbors, constructing airfield and port facilities, often under combat fire conditions. The names of the Pacific WWII battle locations where the 301st served are iconic: Peleliu, Guam Tinian, Saipan, Iwo Jima.

   After the World War Two, Jack used his GI Bill entitlements to attend Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, OK where he earned his mechanic and airplane pilot licenses. Northwest Airlines hired Jack as a mechanic apprentice on April 08, 1948. He was initially assigned to the hanger shops at the ‘old’ main base at St. Paul’s Holman Field. Jack excelled in his mechanic career prior to becoming a pilot, he qualified as Crew Chief, Master Mechanic, General Inspector and Flight Engineer. He was thereafter caught up in the trend setting IAM labor strike that began. January 9, 1961. The final labor agreement resulted in end of the mechanic trained Flight Engineer and the onset of the pilot qualified Second Officer.

   The final labor agreement really opened an opportunity for Jack’s employment as a pilot. He completed the transition training and was qualified as a copilot/second officer. While flying copilot on the Boeing 720/320 Jack was assigned to Seattle for few years before returning to Minneapolis to take care of his Mother. While living at Prior Lake, MN, Jack met his soon to be wife Jolene Klober. The couple would eventually raise their family, son John and daughter Jayme at Prior Lake.

   As Jack’s pilot career progressed, he upgraded to captain on the Boeing 727. This would be his lasting crew position until retirement February 3, 1986.

   One of Jack's most exciting times as a pilot is when he was hijacked on May 14, 1976 on a trip out of Seattle. The man demanded to be flown to Mexico, however the pilots convinced him to agree to a stop in Reno to refuel. Police pretended to be the fueling operators, boarded the airplane and grabbed the hijacker before anyone got hurt.

   After retiring Jack spent ten years building his own airplane from scratch in the family garage. He flew it a few times and then sold his airplane. The joy of building was what it was all about, a lifetime interest spawned as a young boy building model airplanes. Jack was incredibly active with the family going on vacations, ski trips, and attending his children's many sporting events. After the children left home, Jack and Jolen retired to Hayward WI. Jack always loved the small-town lake life. They met many friends there and were active in many community events.

   Three years ago Jack his wife Jolene Schricker. Jack at his death was survived by his son John and daughter Jayme; grandchildren Seth, Taryn, Clare, Joe and John.

(-Jayme Simon and Bill Day)

 

NWA Capt. Otto Everett Tessmer

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Otto Everett Tessmer

April 27, 1932 ~ November 27, 2020

 

From the RNPA/Retired Northwest Pilots group comes this news with the passing of a much loved friend and respected co-worker retired Northwest pilot Captain Otto Everett Tessmer.  Captain Tessmer joined Northwest Airlines 02-12-1958.  Colleague and good friend Capt. Bill Day writes: “Captain Otto Everett Tessmer, age 88, died last Friday, November 27, 2020 in his beloved Alexandria, MN. There is an obituary posted at https://www.andersonfuneral.net/obituary/Otto-Tessmer  and a shorter version in the Minnesota Star and Tribune Dec. 2, 2020. There will be a pilot obituary posted on the RNPA website.  I flew with Otto Everett Tessmer each opportunity that came my way. In addition I got to know him well as fellow instructors in the DC-10 program. If Bill Carrothers were still with us today, he would be deep in grief. Ev Tessmer and Bill Carrothers had uncanny connections and a profound friendship throughout their lives. Bill Carrothers died in 2016. The family will have a private funeral service in Alexandria. Send any further communications to the Tessmer Family, 1710 Cannongate Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050. What a privilege it was to know this delightful human being. “

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.andersonfuneral.net/obituary/Otto-Tessmer  and at

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000375639/

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary:  Otto Everett Tessmer passed away peacefully in Alexandria, MN on Friday, November 27, 2020.

“Sweet Loveable Evy” (as he liked to be called) was born on April 27, 1932, in Alexandria Minnesota to Otto and Sofy (Haugdahl) Tessmer.  On April 18, 1959, he married Mary Jill Fordham. They raised a son, John, and two daughters, Paula and Karla.

 

His extensive flying career began in the Navy in 1954. Everett spent most of his Naval career instructing in Pensacola Florida. He claimed that his navy career saved him after two attempts at obtaining a college degree, one at the University of Minnesota and another at St. Olaf in Northfield, MN.  When asked why he left these institutions, he would reply, “I was not kicked out. Rather, I was asked to never return.”

 

After leaving the Navy, he was hired by Northwest Airlines in 1957 and retired in April of 1992.  He flew as Captain on the 727, 707 & DC10. During his 35 year career, he was a respected instructor and the FAA-designated Check Airman for orals and type ratings on the DC10. In 1970, he was elected by ALPA (Airline Pilots Association) to serve on the Master Executive Council at Northwest Airlines.  He retired as the number one seniority pilot on the DC-10.

 

When not working, Everett loved the game of golf, especially the grudge matches that included his late brother Bob, his son John and his nephews. One of his greatest golf achievements was playing Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Master’s, courtesy of his beloved niece Anne-Marie Dobbs.

 

Everett was best known for his marvelous sense of humor. He was given the title “The King of Wit” as he always had a hilarious comeback to any joke. However, he was not known for being handy around the house. For example, when asked by a neighbor who was fixing a boat motor to bring him a screwdriver, Ev promptly returned with vodka and orange juice.  It was 8:30 a.m.

 

Mostly, he loved his family. While gregarious and social most of his life, in his later years, all he wanted was to be near his children and grandchildren. He will be so greatly missed.

 

Night Night, Bye-Bye, See Ya, Morning, Love You.

 

He is survived by his three children, John Tessmer, Paula Olhausen, and Karla Jones, and seven grandchildren, Allen, Laura and Bob Tessmer, Adam and Ashley Olhausen and Jackson and Sophie Jones, his brother Ken Tessmer and wife Tolly, and many adoring cousins, nieces, and nephews.

 

A private funeral service will be held Friday, December 4, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria, MN. Inurnment will be at Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria.This service will be live-streamed and recorded for family and friends to view from Ev’s obituary page on the Anderson Funeral Home website at noon on Friday.

 

A celebration of Ev’s fun-filled life will occur this summer in Alexandria.

 

 In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Assoc for Frontotemporal Degeneration.  theartd.org 

 

Send any further communications to the Tessmer Family, PO Box 714 Wayzata, MN 55391

 

Services:  PRIVATE SERVICE WITH PUBLIC LIVE STREAMING

Friday, December 4, 2020  at 12:00 PM

The Church of St. Mary, 420 Irving Street, Alexandria, MN 56308

NWA/DL Capt. Donald Ray Christy II

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL Capt. Donald Ray Christy II

November 11, 1961 - December 1, 2020

 

Notification with the passing of Northwest/Delta pilot Captain Donald Ray Christy II, age 59.  Captain Christy joined Northwest Airlines 07-21-1989 and was currently flying for Delta Air Lines.  Obituary information is available for viewing online at   https://www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Donald-Christy/  also at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/freep/obituary.aspx?n=donald-ray-christy&pid=197208222 

Captain Christy had most recently resided at

5605 Deerwood, Commerce Township, MI 48382.

Arrangements were entrusted to O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home of Novi, Michigan.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

Obituary:  Obituary for Donald Ray Christy II

Donald Ray Christy II of Commerce Township, passed away suddenly at 59 years on December 1st. Survived by his dearly loved children Spencer and Samantha, his loving mother Sandra, sister Cindy (Kevin) Furlong, and preceded in death by father Donald Ray Christy. Don was a successful pilot at Northwest/Delta Airlines for the past thirty years. Loved spending time with his kids, hanging out by his pool and taking walks with his dog, Django. Due to Covid-19, no services will be held and a memorial will be held at a later date. If desired, donations can be made to the ASPCA or MARL at aspca.org and marleague.org

Expressions of sympathy www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com 

DL Capt. Martin E. Wilson Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Martin E. Wilson Sr.

February 13, 1942 - November 29, 2020

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Martin Eugene Wilson Sr., age 78.  Captain Wilson joined Delta Air Lines 02-13-1970 and retired with Delta in 2002, based 030/ATL at the time of his retirement.  He is survived by his wife Bonnie, his children and his grand- and great grandchildren.   

To view the obituary online and share memories please visit the funeral home website at   https://www.parthemore.com/obituaries/Martin-E-Wilson?obId=19121305#/obituaryInfo

Condolences may be sent to the family at

22135 Path Valley Rd.

Doylesburg, PA 17219

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary:  Martin E. Wilson, 78, of Doylesburg PA, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was a retired commercial airline pilot with 32 years of service for Delta Airlines, a U.S. Air Force Captain piloting B-52s in the Vietnam War, and a graduate of the University of Georgia. Martin was a member of St. Luke Episcopal Church, Mechanicsburg, Path Valley Historical Society, and the Path Valley Lions Club. He grew up on a farm where they produced cotton, tobacco and turpentine, was an avid bird watcher, and was a longtime friend and neighbor of the Amish community.

Martin was born in Charleston SC to the late Joseph and Anna (Cobb) Wilson. He is survived by his wife of more than 38 years, Bonnie (Beisel) Wilson, children Martin E. Jr. of Atlanta GA, Susan Frances Bohan of Cumming GA, Gregory Dale Wilson of Denver CO, Sarah Elizabeth Ensminger of Mechanicsburg PA, Anne Marie Juba of Dillsburg PA, and Greta Wilson of Atlanta GA; siblings Joedy Wilson of Baxley GA and Daisy Wilson of Douglas GA; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at his home 22135 Path Valley Rd., Doylesburg PA 17219 on Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 4 – 9 pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday morning December 4th at 10 am with military honors at St. John’s Cemetery at Peace Church, Mechanicsburg PA (Hampden Twp).

 In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial contributions in Martin’s memory to the Path Valley Historical Society, 19483 Spring Run Rd., Spring Run PA 17262.