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Saturday, February 27, 2021

PAA/DL Capt. Henry Luculus ‘Luke’ Bradley III

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Henry Luculus ‘Luke’ Bradley III

May 20, 1934 - January 15, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Pan Am/Delta pilot Captain Luke Bradley, age 86.  Captain Bradley joined Pan American Airways 06-14-1965 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Kirsten.

Obituary information for Captain Bradley is available for viewing online at

https://hughesfuneralhome.org/tribute/henry-l-bradley-iii-d-january-15-2021/

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : Henry Luculus "Luke" Bradley III

FAIRHOPE, Ala. — Henry Luculus "Luke" Bradley III, a native of Paducah, Kentucky, and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away at his home on Jan. 15, 2021, at the age of 86.

 

Luke graduated from Tilghman High School and attended Murray State College in Kentucky. He joined the United States Navy and became a Naval Aviator in Apr. 1957. He received an honorable discharge as Lieutenant Commander from the Navy Reserve in June 1968. He joined Pan American World Airways as a pilot from June 1965 until Nov. 1991. He met his coming wife, Kirsten, an R.N./Stewardess, on a flight from Los Angeles/Tahiti in Aug. 1967. Luke was based in New York twice, San Francisco, Miami, and West Berlin, where he also was secretary/treasurer for the Airline Pilots Association for 5 years. After Pan Am, he joined Delta Air Lines as a captain based in Atlanta. Luke retired from Delta on June 1, 1997, and decided it was time to see this beautiful country from the ground, that he had already seen from the air. After two years in a motorhome, he and his wife found Fairhope, Alabama, where they have lived since 1999, the longest they have lived anywhere. They enjoyed the beauty, but the people are why they stayed. In his spare time, Luke enjoyed reading books, his favorite was the Bible, and listening to music.

 

Luke was known for his great humor, his positive attitude, and true friendship. He loved the outdoors but had a fascination for magic. He practiced it, studied it, and even auditioned at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA where he became a real magician member. Luke was a conservative and very active in Tai Chi. Electronics and Hi-Tech were also a passion of his and he loved flying the "Airbus." Luke was a member of the local "Old Soldiers," the "Ancient Aviators" in Gulf Shores and the American Legion in Fairhope, Alabama.

 

After fighting cancer, Luke died with his wife and beloved dog, Susie Q, by his side. No family members were present due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

 

Luke is preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Lovelace Bradley, his father, Henry Bradley; his youngest brother, Given West "Chubby" Bradley, who was killed in Vietnam in 1968; brother, William Henry "Buck" Bradley II, who died from Leukemia July 5, 2008; and other dear family members and friends.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years and 7 months, Kirsten Marie Beyer Bradley from Denmark; seven godchildren located in Denmark, England, and Switzerland; and Lars Beyer Baegaard Andersen was Luke's next of kin from Denmark, who is also a pilot.

 

Alabama Hospice Care Coordinator, Sissy Cunningham, arranged for a special pining for Luke by Foley Veterans, and presented Luke with the Alabama Hospice Care Certificate of Honor.

 

A graveside service will take place at the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Chaplain Les Pierce, of Alabama Hospice Care, will be officiating the service.

 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Alabama Hospice Care's Hospice Promise Foundation, 6001 Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL 36608, or call them at 251-345-1023.

 

Expressions of condolence for the family may be made at www.hughesfh.com

 

NWA Capt. Milburn 'Mel' Jasper Holmes

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Milburn 'Mel'  Jasper Holmes

October 12, 1939 - February 9, 2021

 


Word has reached us with the passing of RNPA member retired Northwest pilot Captain Mel Holmes, age 81.  Captain Holmes joined Northwest Airlines 12-04-1967.  He is survived by his wife Jeannie, his sons and his grandchildren.

Obituary information is available for viewing online at https://www.lagrandeobserver.com/obituaries/featured_obituaries/milburn-mel-holmes-obit-photo/image_9c31f332-789c-11eb-b011-cfb110254c9b.html 

You can read more of Captain Holmes’ military and aviation background at

https://www.eou.edu/news-press/original-top-gun/

And another article dated 2005….

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-from-top-gun-to-palomar-flight-school-2005feb03-story.html

and yet another article with picture

 https://articles.historynet.com/the-man-behind-the-topgun-fighter-pilot-school.htm

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

2856 Sunset Hills , Escondido, CA 92025-7801.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : 

Captain Milburn J. “Mel” Holmes passed away peacefully at home in Escondido, California on February 9th, 2021.

 

Mel was born in La Grande, Oregon to Betty Mae and Milburn Jay Holmes on October 12, 1939. He attended La Grande High School, lettering in both basketball and baseball. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Oregon University in 1961. In 2006, Mel was the first recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award from EOU.

 

Mel entered the Navy Flight Training Program in Pensacola, Florida, in 1961. After completing the Jet Fighter Course, he was designated a Naval Aviator in 1963.

 


During his career, Mel flew various fighters including the F-4 "Phantom" and participated in three cruises in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He received 18 medals and commendations throughout his service.

 

Mel was one of the original founders of the legendary Navy Fighter Weapons School, better known as "TOPGUN", based at Naval Air Station Miramar. He completed his naval career as the Commanding Officer of VF-301, a reserve F-4 Fighter Squadron. After his retirement as a 747 captain from Northwest/Delta Airlines, he established a premier flight school in Carlsbad, California.

 

Mel is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jeannie; his four sons: John, Brad and his wife, Sarah, Doug and his wife, Melissa, and Craig. In addition, he is survived by four grandchildren: Tyler, Alec, Jacqueline and Maddie Holmes.

 

A heartfelt thanks to the medical professionals, Lori Saunders and Shari Catozzi, whose compassion and care for Mel during this past year was exemplary.

 

A memorial service will be planned at a later date due to COVID restrictions. Memorials can be made in Mel's honor to Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, 1223 1/2 28th St. Suite A, San Diego, CA 92102, or https://warriorfoundation.org

 

Thursday, February 25, 2021

NWA, Lt. Colonel William “Bill” Leroy Ball

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA, Lt. Colonel William “Bill” Leroy Ball (ret)

September 30, 1940 ~ February 20, 2021

 


Word has reached our group with the passing of retired Northwest pilot Lt. Colonel William “Bill” Leroy Ball (ret), age 80.  Lt. Colonel Ball joined Northwest Airlines  02-12-1968.  Captain Ball is survived by his children, his grandchildren and his great grandson plus many close friends and aviation colleagues. 

Obituary information is available for viewing online at

  https://plainsman.com/article/william-ball

A native South Dakotan, Captain Ball had most recently resided in Arizona at   

7643 E Shooting Star Way,  Scottsdale, AZ 85266. 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Lt. Colonel William “Bill” Leroy Ball, 80,  passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Saturday, February 20, 2021. 

Bill was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

A private military service will be held with a memorial plaque placed later at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

He was a decorated Air Force fighter pilot and Squadron Commander of the 175th TAC Fighter Squadron in South Dakota from 1963-1984. He flew a plethora of aircraft while serving his nation, including the F-102, in the Air Defense Mission, followed by the F-100 and A-7 in the Tactical Air Command Mission. He also flew 707s, 727s, and 747s for Northwest Airlines from 1968 to 1993. Bill’s third career was as a successful land developer in Prescott Valley.

Bill was born in Rapid City on September 30, 1940. He was the eldest son born to Edna Ruth “Tootie” Ball (Foley) and Walter Frederick Ball. As a child, he loved playing baseball and flying planes with his father. In 1946 he moved to Huron, where he attended school and deepened his passion for aviation. His parents owned an aviation charter and crop spraying business/FBO “Ball Aero” that Bill, along with his favorite childhood companion and younger brother Mike, helped operate.  

After graduating high school in 1958, Bill attended college in Huron. He met his first wife Pamela Louise Savage (Green) in Huron, and they were married in 1964. Bill and Pamela’s union brought three daughters before ending in 1973.  Bill married his second wife, Mary Catherine Ball in 1974. They welcomed two sons to the family before ending their marriage in 1995.  

Bill spent his later years in Scottsdale and continued to run his business in Prescott Valley. He was able to enjoy flying his own private airplanes for many years. He loved traveling, camping, sailing in San Diego, watching drag racing, fishing in Alaska, and being his grandchildren’s biggest fan in sports and life. Even during his last days, it was obvious that the most important thing in Bill’s life was being able to spend time with his family and friends.

Bill was a great man held in highest esteem by family and friends, who remember him fondly for his loving and generous spirit, his infectious laugh, his passion for flying, the personal flyovers that would make you run for cover, his love of sports, his sharp and witty sense of humor, his brilliant hazel eyes that would genuinely light up when he greeted you, his keen intellect, and his warm hugs. 

Bill is survived by one brother, Mike Ball (Linda) of Huron; three daughters, Kirsten Ball (Ray) of Anchorage, Alaska., Shannon Knuchel (Jeff) of Missoula, Mont., Erin Callahan (Matthew) of Anchorage, Alaska; two sons, Travis Ball (Danielle) of Phoenix, Ariz., and Stephen Ball (Christy) of Tucson Ariz.; six grandchildren, Skyler Knuchel, Delaney Pocha (Ty), Hunter Martin, Liam Callahan, Wade Ball, Wyatt Ball; one great-grandson, Kaine Pocha; as well as adored nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ruth Ball. 

 To those who had the pleasure of knowing Bill, as you travel this beautiful world, as you traverse a terminal, as you board a flight, our family hopes you may be comforted by his memory as we are. While he is greatly missed, we find peace in the fact that “Whiskey Bravo” is no longer grounded. We hope that you will find peace in this as well.  

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be sent to the Leroy W. Homer Foundation (leroywhomerjr.org) a non-profit that provides scholarships to young aspiring pilots.

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Note: This is Bill Ball’s Obituary that was in the Huron Plainsman, Bill’s hometown newspaper. “The family wants his service & burial at the Arizona National Cemetery here in Phoenix and perhaps a “celebration of life” afterwards at a location TBD that you could zoom in on. The date and time of the service and celebration of life are yet to be determined and I will definitely keep you informed.”

 

NWA Capt. Bill Day

 

 

 

NWA/DL, Lt. Cmdr. Todd Edward (Ret) Latshaw

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL, Lt. Cmdr. Todd Edward (Ret) Latshaw

July 3, 1952 ~ January 3, 2021

 


Notification with the passing of retired Northwest/Delta pilot Lt. Cmdr. Todd Edward (Ret) Latshaw, age 68.  Lt. Cmdr. Latshaw joined Northwest Airlines 12-15-1995 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Mildred, his children and his grandsons.  Obituary information is available online at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pensacolanewsjournal/obituary.aspx?n=lt-cmdr-todd-edward-latshaw-ret&pid=197882180   and at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/lt-latshaw-obituary?pid=197882180

Whitepages indicates that Latshaw family’s most recent address as

1001 N Barcelona St.,  Pensacola, FL 32501.

Interment arrangements are not known…if more is learned we will be sure to update our memorial sites.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

Obituary  :  Lt. Cmdr. (Ret) Todd Edward Latshaw

 

Lieutenant Commander (Ret) Todd Edward Latshaw left this world January 3, 2021, after a short but demanding battle with MDS stem cell treatment, and after casting his vote for Joe Biden. While the stem cell treatment was successful, thanks to the generous donation of cells by his son, David Latshaw, recovery proved too difficult. He left surrounded by his wife, children and sister, Becky, and by a community of admirers and friends who held him up in constant thought and prayer. A most loving and tearful sendoff, to be sure.

 

Todd was born July 3, 1952 to Barbara Jane Latshaw (Hess) and David Latshaw in Canton, Ohio. In Pittsburgh, he graduated from Cannevin High School and Waynesburg College, where he fell for his lab partner, Budgie Hartman. He served 21 years as a pilot in the U.S. Navy, flying C130s, C12s and P3s. They travelled the world while stationed in Guam, Okinawa, and England, as well as stateside ports in Florida, Texas, and Maryland. He then joined Northwest Airlines as a DC10 pilot, finishing his career at Delta Airlines. Todd's genuine mission was as husband, father, grandfather, and friend to the world. Weather permitting, he could be found golfing or driving his refurbished TR6, but definitely not exercising. Wherever Todd ventured, laughter followed. A truly generous, welcoming, and light-hearted man, Todd was quick to make friends with anyone and everyone and left lasting impressions everywhere he went.

 

He is survived by his spouse of 42 years, Mildred (Budgie) Latshaw, his sister, Becky (John) Bannon, his children, Sara Latshaw (Ryan Donovan), and David Latshaw (Tiffany Latshaw) and three grandsons, Baylen, Gray, and Fletcher.

 

He will be interred at NAS Pensacola following a military ceremony. Because of Covid 19 we wish to postpone interment, followed by a celebration of Life, until we can gather safely.

 

If in search of a way to commemorate his life he asked that you donate to the ACLU of Florida, an organization especially dear to his heart. Donations can be made at www.aclufl.org or mailed to 4343 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33134.

Monday, February 22, 2021

Mesaba/Endeavor/Delta Capt. Dominic Lawrence Hall Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Mesaba/Endeavor/Delta Capt. Dominic Lawrence Hall Jr.

October 09, 1951 - February 19, 2021

 


Notification with the passing of retired Mesaba/Endeavor/Delta pilot Captain Dom Hall, age 69.  (note:  obituary reads retired Delta Airlines but I believe he flew for the various commuter divisions).  Captain Hall was widowed in November 2012 with the passing of his wife Denise.  

Obituary information is available for viewing online at

https://mimemorial.com/obituaries/persons/H/Dominic-Lawrence  also at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heritage/obituary.aspx?n=dominic-lawrence-hall&pid=197820686&fhid=13564

Captain Hall had most recently resided at

1573 Douglas St.,  Trenton, MI 48183.

If anyone has more information/corrections to share, please do let us know.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  HALL, Dominic L., Jr., age 69, of Trenton, February 19, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Denise Hall. Dearest brother of Marion (Virginia) Hall, Mary Haupt and Rosemary Noe. He is preceded in death by his wife, Denise, his parents, Marion and Mary Hall, and brothers, John Hall and Gabriel Hall. Mr. Hall worked for Superior Ambulance, and Riverview Fire Department, where he rose to become Lieutenant. He also worked for 30 years flying for Delta Airlines as a Captain. After retiring from Delta, he owned and operated Halls Flying Service on Grosse Ile, MI. https://www.facebook.com/flygrosseile/

He was past President of Southgate Rotary. Service is Thursday, 10 a.m. at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, (next to Michigan Memorial Park) 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron Twp., (734) 783-2646. Visitation is Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, 12-8 p.m. Entombment in Michigan Memorial Park.

 

Funeral services provided by

Michigan Memorial Funeral Home

30895 W Huron River Dr

Flat Rock, MI 48134

(734) 783-2646

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 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101651317/denise-hall

spouse :  Denise Jablonski Hall

BIRTH          2 May 1957

DEATH         24 Nov 2012 (aged 55), Michigan, USA

BURIAL         Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Wayne County, Michigan, USA

WA/DL, Lt. Col. James (Jim) Herman Fauske

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, WA/DL, Lt. Col. James (Jim) Herman Fauske

October 18, 1942 - February 1, 2021

 


Notification with the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Lt. Col. James (Jim) H. Fauske, age 78.  Jim joined Western Airlines 09-08-1986 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 2001 as is noted below in his obituary.  Jim is survived by his wife Janice, his children and grandchildren plus many more dear family members, friends and colleagues.

Obituary information is available for viewing online at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bradenton/obituary.aspx?n=james-h-fauske&pid=197820102  also at

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/venice-fl/james-fauske-10036203/share  or

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/venice-fl/james-fauske-10036203 

Read more of his military career at

 https://www.419fw.afrc.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2000633212/  and

   https://www.f-16.net/pilots-profile56.html

Obituary below notes that a military funeral at Sarasota a National Cemetery is planned. 

For those who may wish to contact the family, whitepages lists a Florida address as

125 12th Ave E  ,  Palmetto, FL 34221.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : James H. Fauske

Palmetto, Florida - Lt. Col. James (Jim) H. Fauske passed away peacefully at home on 2/1/21. Jim was born on 10/18/1942 in Northwood, ND, to Rev. Sigvald Fauske and Iylla (Pettis) Fauske. When Jim was a boy, he loved hunting, training his dogs and sports, but, under his mom's watchful eye, he learned to play the piano. Jim graduated from Forest City High School (IA) in 1960 where he was an outstanding athlete lettering in football, basketball, baseball and track (javelin/shot put) and often reminded his friends that he also won the fastest typing award.

While his father was President of Waldorf Junior College, now Waldorf University (Forest City, IA), Jim attended and was President of the Men's Student Council. He was selected for Junior College All American Football in 1962. Jim met Ann Harlan, his first wife and mother of Kimberly and Christopher, at Waldorf. He received a football scholarship to University of Colorado, and they moved to Boulder, CO. He graduated in Political Science in 1965.

Jim was planning to further his studies in international law but decided to join the USAF with a guaranteed pilot training slot. Jim flew the F4 Phantom during 3 tours in Viet Nam: Night Owl Squadron in Ubon, Fast FAC out of Korat and Strike, Fighter and Escort missions from Takhli. He was USAF Top Gun Air to Ground in 1974. From 1974 to 1976, he flew the Mirage while serving as an exchange officer with the Royal Australian Air Force. In addition to regular duties, he flew in two man acrobatic airshows, and his football skills translated into playing rugby with a local Australian team. In 1977, he was assigned a "desk job" at Langley AFB, Hampton, VA. In 1980, he was in the first class of pilots to fly the F16 at Hill AFB, Layton, UT.

Jim continued to excel in flying, and, in 1982, he helped organize a Bombing Competition between a British Harrier pilots and American F16 pilots. The US won. Back at Hill AFB, he married Janice Lindsey and later welcomed their daughter, Dena. Jim was instructor to Pakistani pilots in preparation for Pakistan's acquisition of F16s. Jim and another pilot delivered the first F16's to Pakistan where President Zia greeted them, and they were honored with a military parade and tour of the country. He was awarded the American Distinguished Flying Cross as well as a number of Air Medals for his outstanding service in the USAF.

Upon leaving the USAF 1985, Jim was briefly a pilot instructor for Egypt and their newly purchased F16s. He then became a pilot for Delta Airlines, flying the 727, 737, and 757 on both domestic and international flights. He later was a flight instructor on the 737. He retired from Delta in 2001.

When Jim wasn't flying, he was an avid alpine skier and had a passion for boating. In UT, Jim, family and friends spent time on Lake Powell every summer for over 20 years. After moving to FL in 2002, Jim and Janice competed in many local Florida sailing races, including the race to Isla Mujeras, Mexico 2004/5, which they won once overall and once in catamaran class. Jim was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2006. After the diagnosis, Jim and Janice decided to pursue their dream of cruising. From 2006 -2012, they cruised the Bahamas and the Caribbean all the way to Trinidad, leaving the boat to return for his treatments. From 2012-2016, they switched to a power cat and cruised Florida and Georgia Intercoastal waterways. Between boat trips and treatments, Jim and Janice traveled several times to Europe and Canada, often on river cruises or small ships. From 2006 to 2021, Jim underwent numerous chemotherapy and radiation treatments, including a stem cell transplant in 2017. He fought long and hard to stay healthy enough to enjoy life, which he did to the fullest as long as he was able.

In Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov, Ivan talks about loving life: " . . . if I were struck by every horror of man's disillusionment--still I should want to live, and, having tasted of the cup, I would not turn away from it till I had drained it." Jim drained it and had a refill. Jim maintained regular contact with many of his military and Delta colleagues, American, Australian and Pakistani, who became very close friends over the years. He made several close boating friends who also stood by him in the good times and in his illness. Jim was admired for his courage, amazing wit and continually positive attitude. His distinctive laugh was infectious. Jim loved his children and grandchildren dearly and was very proud of them. Likewise, Jim was well loved and respected by family and his many friends. Salute to all those who loved and supported him from both far and near.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, brother, David Fauske, brother, Daniel Fauske, sister, Naomi Evans, brother-in-law, John Evans, and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Lindsey.

Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janice, his children; Kimberly Fauske (Steve Ellis), Christopher Fauske (Maaria Franzen Fauske), Dena Fauske (Nick Petta) and three grandchildren; Laura, Greta, and Hanna Hanson, Kimberly's children. He is also survived by his brother, Paul Fauske (Christine), two sisters-in-law; Betty Fauske (David) and Elaine Fauske (Daniel), father-in-law, John Lindsey, brother-in-law, Ronald Lindsey (Cheryl) and 14 nephews and nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Lymphoma And Leukemia Society or the United Services Organization (USO). The family is planning a military funeral at Sarasota a National Cemetery at a later date.

Condolences may be placed online at Kays, Ponger, Uselton Funeral and Cremation Services. Because Jim's family and friends are scattered across the country/globe and travel is challenging now, the family asks them to remember a "Fauske" story and make a toast on May 31, 2021, Memorial Day.

 

 

 

Saturday, February 20, 2021

DL Capt. Kay Braxton Pearce Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Kay Braxton Pearce Sr.

April 9, 1939 ~ February 8, 2021

 

Word has reached us with news of the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain K. B. Pearce, age 81.  Captain Pearce joined Delta Air Lines 06-13-1966 and retired with Delta in 1997 based 030/ATL.  He is survived by his wife Elda, his son, his grand- and great grandchildren plus many close friends and aviation colleagues. 

For those wishing to send condolences, whitepages lists a current mailing address for the family as

PO Box 250145, Atlanta, GA 30325-1145.

Please see below and as more news is received we will pass along those updates.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Friends and family have shared this information……………..

 

KB Pearce passed away on Monday Feb. 8th, with his wife Elda by his side.  KB was hired by Delta Airlines in June of 1966 and retired as a Boeing 767 Captain and Line Check Airman on the 31st. of May 1997. KB had 31 years of service with Delta based in Atlanta, Georgia.

      He was on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1960 until 1966.  He was assigned to the Flight Escort Battalion, serving the Pentagon and the Executive Branch in Washington D.C.  Prior to that he was with the 11th Air Assault Division at Fort Benning Georgia from Feb. 63 to Jun 65, where they received some of the first OV-1 Mohawk aircraft when units were being formed.  Capt. Pearce was a gunnery range instructor for armed Mohawks.  He joined the Georgia Guard when he got hired by Delta Airlines. In Feb. of 1970, KB was one of two OV-1 pilots that brought the first two Mohawks to the Georgia Army National Guard.  KB was the commander of the 159th Avn. Co., one of two Mohawk units in Georgia.  Maj. Pearce became 151 Avn. Bn. Executive Officer and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant State Aviation Officer with 26 years of total service.

     KB was the past president of the Mercedes-Benz club of America and the International Gullwing Group. He was an outstanding member of the Make a Wish Foundation. 

     KB was born on April 9th, 1939 at Pearce's community in Franklin County, N.C. to Mavis Hayes Pearce and Aaron Jackson Pearce.  He is survived by his wife Elda, son Kay Braxton Jr., three grandchildren, Kay Braxton III (Kelli), Brandon, Mary Margaret, great granddaughter Kinley Pearce, great grandson James Jones Boswell, brother in law Ronald McFadden (paggie), nephews Brent (Amy) and Timothy McFadden.  There will be a celebration of life at a later date.  The Crossroads Chronicle of Cashiers, N.C. will have an obituary next week.

Friday, February 19, 2021

DL Capt. Paul Douglas Pappas

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Paul Douglas Pappas

May 1, 1960 ~ February 10, 2021

 


Notification with the passing of Delta pilot Captain Paul Douglas Pappas, age 60.  Captain Pappas joined Delta Air Lines 08-06-1990.  He is survived by his daughters plus many more dear family members.

Obituary information for Captain Pappas is available online at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/paul-pappas-obituary?pid=197798108

For those who may wish to send a personal note, whitepages lists the most current mailing address as

 588 E. Normandy Loop Ln.,  Draper, UT 84020.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary  :  Paul Douglas Pappas

Paul Douglas Pappas was born May 1, 1960 to Paul and Juna Pappas. He died February 10th in his home with complications from COVID.

 

Paul graduated from Wooster High School and then attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He went on to become a commercial airline pilot and ultimately a captain for Delta Air Lines.

 

Paul was passionate about motorcycles, especially dirt bikes. He created and operated a small business that focused on motocross memorabilia. His greatest love, however, was being a father to his two daughters Zoe and Gabrielle Pappas. He was a wonderful father, brother, uncle, and friend to many.

 

He is survived by his daughters, his ex-wife Jennifer Pappas, sisters Elaine Sargent (Gary) and Janean Priest (Richard), nephews Patrick Sargent and Morgan Priest, nieces Juna and Madison Priest. We will all miss you Paulie. A memorial service is not planned at this time.

 

Larkin Sunset Gardens Funeral Home

1950 East Dimple Dell Road

Sandy, UT 84092

(801) 571-2771

WA/DL Capt. Joseph Anthony Peterman

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, WA/DL Capt. Joseph Anthony Peterman

January 14, 1937 ~ January 28, 2021

 


Notification with the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Joseph Anthony Peterman, age 84.  Captain Peterman joined Western Airlines 03-21-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1990 as noted in his obituary below.   He is survived by his partner Sharon, his daughter and his grandchildren plus many more dear family members and friends.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ukiahdailyjournal/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-peterman&pid=197800759  also at 

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/joseph-peterman-obituary?pid=197800759

Obituary information tells us that no services are planned….please see below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Joseph Anthony Peterman passed away peacefully at home on 1/28/2021, at the age of 84.  Joe was born and raised in Pine Lawn, Missouri - a suburb of St. Louis. He had a very adventurous spirit. He spent many hours of his youth boating out on the Mississippi River in a powered canoe, camping during the winter season and spending time with his dog Smokey. He took long bike rides to the Lambert-St. Louis Airport to watch the planes come and go ... always dreaming of flying above the clouds.

Joe joined the USMCR in 1956, entered into the Naval Flight School as a Cadet and left the military in 1964 as 1st Lieutenant. He flew on many unpublished missions that included China, Vietnam and Cuba.  He continued his flying career by joining the team at Western Airlines in 1966. He stayed on board when the company merged with Delta Air Lines and retired in 1990. Between the Marine Corp and Western / Delta, Joe had the opportunity of flying all over the world! Because of his experience, he was an avid reader of world history, politics, religion and current events.

Joe moved his residency from the Ukiah area to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2002, but always found time to travel back to Redwood Valley, CA to spend time with his life partner Sharon Deckman. They enjoyed RV traveling from coast to coast with the ultimate road trip to Alaska - exploring the countryside from the ground instead of by air.

Joe is survived by his life partner of 22 years, Sharon Lynn, his wonderful fur ball companion Tommie Latte', his daughter Gina Buchner, son-in-law Bill Buchner of Yuba City, CA, granddaughter Kayla Lewis of Auburn, CA, grandson Anthony Buchner of Pullman, WA, and his sister Fran Wood, brother-in-law Jim Wood of Spring Hill, KS. His brothers

Eugene Peterman, Tom Peterman, sisters Ann Peterman, Helen Phippen and Evelyn Peterman preceded his death.

We are so grateful to all of our friends, family, doctors and Hospice of Ukiah for being a part of Joe's support system over the last many years. A very special thank you to Leah Middleton RN, Susan Klimist-Zingo PAC, Glenda Box LVN, Michael Young DO and James O'Dorisio MD of Ukiah, CA, Patrick Delvin MD and Robert Anderson MD of Santa Rosa, CA.

No services are planned. Donations in Joe's memory can be sent to Hospice of Ukiah in Ukiah, CA

or City of Hope in Duarte, CA. Until we meet again!

 

Thursday, February 18, 2021

PAA/DL Capt. Philip Michael Ruth

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Philip Michael Ruth

August 3, 1946 - October 2, 2020

 


Notification with the passing of retired Pan Am/Delta pilot Captain Philip Michael Ruth, age 74.  Captain Ruth joined Pan American 07-07-1987 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  Obituary information is still available for viewing online at

https://memorials.kuhnfuneralhomes.com/philip-ruth/4353700/obituary.php?_ga=2.164407674.472365983.1613671277-1753585878.1613671277   also at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/readingeagle/obituary.aspx?n=philip-michael-ruth&pid=196989867&fhid=23072  Captain Ruth is survived by many dear friends and extended family members.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obittuary  :

Philip Michael Ruth, 74, of Holland, formerly of Jacksonwald, passed away October 2, 2020 in Philadelphia.

 

Born on August 3, 1946 in Reading, he was a son of the late Walter and Helen (Ketner) Ruth. Philip was a Penn State Main graduate, Class of 1968. He then started his career with the US Navy, where he was trained to be a pilot. At retirement, he held the rank of Captain.

 

Philip was a Commercial Pilot and started his career first with the prestigious Pan-Am and was with them through the glamorous years of jet setting. Later he was employed with Delta Airlines until retirement.

 

Philip liked to collect classic cars and enjoyed sports, specifically Penn State.

 

Survivors include his cousins and longtime friend, David Fountain and his wife, Maria of Festerville, PA.

 

Philip will be inurned with his family at Charles Evan Cemetery, Reading. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading is honored to assisted the family.

 

Fond memories, tributes and condolences may be shared at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.

 

 

PAA/DL Capt. Norman Duane Burley

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Norman Duane Burley

September 01, 1936 - January 15, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Pan Am/Delta pilot Captain Norman Duane Burley, age 84.  I believe Captain Burley joined Pan American 01-24-1966 (roster is hard to read) and retired with Delta Air Lines.  Widowed two years ago with the passing of his wife Rosemary,  Captain Burley is survived by his daughter, his granddaughter and his great granddaughter.

Captain Burley’s obituary and a family photo gallery tribute is available for viewing online at

https://www.vannattafuneralhome.com/obituary/norman-burley

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Norman Burley, 81 of Herrin, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.

Born Friday, Sept. 1, 1939, in Michigan to Charles and Mable (Dockem) Burley, he is survived by a daughter, Dixie Sharp of Edwardsville, granddaughter Rhiannon and husband Nicholas Harvey of Godfrey, Ill., and great-granddaughter Olivia Harvey. He also has three sisters, Pearl Armstrong, Donna Carlyle and Doris Rude, and one brother, Lloyd, all of Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Rosemary Burley.

Norman was an airline pilot for Pan Am and Delta. He retired in 1994 and then worked as a real estate agent for Coldwell Bankers, and then opened Dream Flight Powered Parachutes.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at Van Natta Funeral Home, Herrin IL. Interment will be in Herrin City Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m., preceding the funeral.

Online condolences may be made to the family at vannattafuneralhome.com

Van Natta Funeral Home, 427 S. Park St.,  Herrin, Illinois 62948

…………………………………………………………..

 https://www.vannattafuneralhome.com/obituary/rosemary-burley    

Rosemary Burley    ….     July 18, 1937 - February 28, 2019

Rosemary Burley, 81 of Herrin, Illinois died on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at her home in Herrin, Illinois.

She was born Sunday, July 18, 1937 in Herrin, she was the daughter of the late William Lang and the late Vida Coon. She was the wife of Norman Burley he survives of Herrin.

Surviving is daughter, Dixie Sharp of Edwardsville, IL. i granddaughter, Rhiannon and Nicholas Harvey of Godfrey, IL and 1 great grand daughter, Olivia Harvey. She also has 1 brother William of MI. She was preceded in death by 1 son Norm, 1 sister Elizabeth, 1 brother Johnnie. She was a avid bowler , member of the Red Hat Society and the Joy Makers.

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

PAA/DL Capt. John (Jack) Edward Hubbard

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, PAA/DL Capt. John (Jack) Edward Hubbard

May 5, 1935 - January 29, 2021

 


Notification with the passing of retired Pan Am/Delta pilot Captain Jack Hubbard, age 85.  Captain Hubbard joined Pan American 07-05-1966.  Obituary information is available for viewing online at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tribnet/obituary.aspx?n=john-hubbard-jack&pid=197682330

For those who may wish to send a personal note, whitepages lists a current address for the Hubbard family as

1600 NW Crista Shores Lane,  Silverdale, WA 98383.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  John (Jack) Hubbard

Silverdale , Washington - John Edward Hubbard (Jack), long time resident of Fox Island and Gig Harbor passed away peacefully on Jan 29, 2021.

He was born May 5, 1935 in Colorado Springs, CO to John and Mary Katherine Hubbard (Lynch). He grew up on a ranch in Hugo, Co. It was here as a teenager that he began flying crop dusters for a local rancher. After graduating from Hugo High School in 1953 he attended University of Colorado. He and a college friend moved to East Texas where he worked and again took up flying small aircraft. In 1958 his draft number was called. He was able to hold off the army and with his flight experience instead joined the air force where he became a pilot and eventually as a wing standardization officer trained many pilots landing on every landing strip in the Aleutian Islands, AK. He got out of the Air Force as a Major in 1966 and remained a reservist, which led to more experiences after being called up in the late 1960's. At the same time he began his career as a commercial airline pilot with Pan American. This career took he and his family all over the world many times. They settled into a cabin on Fox Island in 1971 where the family spent the next 30 years.

He was an avid and excellent golfer (every day) and was the mens club champion at Gold Canyon Golf Resort in AZ in 1999 and then again at Gig Harbor Golf Club when he was 75 years old. What a day!

Jack was always willing to lend a helping hand, from helping his kids with home renovations, to service to his community and country. Jack was well traveled and could converse on any subject. He was a people person and well liked by those that had the pleasure of meeting him. The one thing that stood out was that not only was Jack interesting, he was sincerely interested in you.

Jack's positivity was infectious. Many many many laughs and always love.

He is survived by his wife Madge, sons Jordan Hubbard and wife Pat of Boulder Creek, CA, Johnny Hubbard and wife Pam of Kingston, WA and daughter Kacy Patton and husband Dan of Chico, WA. Grandfather to Maggie and Cash Hubbard, Ciara Watkins and Cassidy Patton and great grandsons Harbor Ray and Gunner Jack, nieces, nephews and many cousins.

A Celebration of Life is being planned on an unspecified date this summer due to COVID. Raise a toast to him on his birthday May 5.

In lieu of gifts or flowers, some places he supported are the American Legion, Salvation Army and the Kitsap County Food Bank.

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

NWA Capt. Gabriel James Fernandez

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Gabriel James Fernandez

December 6, 1942 ~ November 19, 2020

 


From our Retired Northwest Pilots group comes this news and obituary…..friends write:  “Captain Gabriel 'Jim' Fernandez, age 77, has died early this morning after suffering the effects of a stroke. Jim was hired by NWA on October 10, 1966 and retired in 2002. He was held in high regard by his colleagues and will be greatly missed. Details to follow as they become available.”  Please note…although obit below says DOB Dec. 7, our pilot roster records and California birth records show birth date as 12-06-1942.  Captain Fernandez joined Northwest Airlines 10-10-1966.  He had most recently resided at 31 Pine St. in Edmonds, WA.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : Gabriel James Fernandez, the first-born-son to Gabriel Jesus Fernandez and Polly Nunes Fernandez on December 7, 1942. This unique and loving soul was born to fly. He set his sights on the prize while working at Valley Fair Market in San Jose, CA during his young years.  Every  paycheck  went  to pay for flying lessons starting at 16 yrs old. He graduated from San Jose State, and served in the Air National Guard. His dream was fulfilled October 10, 1966 when he was accepted into the Pilot Training program with Northwest (Orient) Airlines. He loved being an Airline Pilot and was very fortunate to be with the same airline his entire career, and fly with extraordinary people, many of whom became lifelong friends. Captain Fernandez retired from NWA January 31, 2002.

 

His personal life was full of his larger-than-life passion of flying 6-8 airplanes of his own, even restoring from the frame up a 1928 Travel-Air Bi-Plane. Many of his planes he had for 30-40 years as well as doing his own maintenance on with the help of his friend, Merle. He was a regular fixture around Arlington then Paine Field, known not just as a retired Captain but as a trusted, tried and true Aviator, always a source of flying facts and Aviation History.

 

Gabriel, Jim, or Geem, as he was known to many, spent his last day flying in his RV4 around the Puget Sound, on Veterans Day November 11, 2020, where he experienced a severe hemorrhagic stroke. He had the experience and training deeply engrained in his ability to bring down the RV4 safely and taxi over to his hanger, where the guys were waiting for him, as the control tower had alerted that he could not communicate. He was taken by ambulance to Providence Hospital where he succumbed; our Captain Gabriel James Fernandez Flew West forever on November 19, 2020.

 

Gabriel played the guitar and even crafted an originally written “birthday song” for his granddaughters on their birthdays. He had a wonderful sense of humor, mastering any accent for a humorous delivery of a joke. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Mae, a family of daughters and sons-in- law that he took and loved as his own, as well as grandchildren who lovingly refer to Gabe as their PaPa Pilot. He also leaves a Brother, Rich, his wife, Gloria, and nephew, Drew, as well as an uncountable number great Panamanian cousins.

Lt. Col, DL Capt. William ‘Bill’ Joseph Rodway

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Lt. Col, DL Capt. William ‘Bill’ Joseph Rodway

July 13, 1951 ~ January 16, 2021

 


News has reached our group that retired Delta pilot Lieutenant Colonel William Joseph Rodway, age 69, has passed due to an apparent heart attack. Captain Rodway joined Delta Air Lines 08-10-1979.

http://www.swaviator.com/html/issueon00/extreme.html  “Bill is a former Naval Aviator who flew A-7 Light Attack jets off carriers before taking a cushy job with the New Mexico Air National Guard "Tacos" flying F-16s (affectionately referred to as "Lawn Darts"). Bill drives a Delta 737 around to pay the bills (and fund his recently acquired aerobatic addiction). After wrapping up his military career with the Guard, Bill caught the aerobatic bug and bought in on a share of the S2-B. He claims his horizon will take him no further than perhaps the intermediate level of competitive aerobatics, but don’t believe anything he tells you when he’s trying to act humble – after all, he is a former Naval Aviator.”

Obituary information with photos and an online guestbook is available at the funeral home website: 

 https://www.frenchfunerals.com/obituary/William-Rodway 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  William Joseph Rodway

 


Lieutenant Colonel William (Bill) Joseph Rodway, a retired Delta Airlines Captain, retired New Mexico Air National Guard/USAF and resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico took his last solo flight to heaven on January 16, 2021.

 

He was born on July 13, 1951 to the late William and Edythe Rodway in White Plains, New York. He is survived by the love of his life of 23 years and "co-pilot," Lorena Zubia-Foust; her children, Matthew Foust, Heather Foust, April Gallagher and son-in-law, Tom Gallagher; two granddaughters, Lorelai Gallagher, and London Gallagher; two brothers, Robert Rodway and David Rodway; and niece, Indira Rodway.

 

Bill graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1973 with a degree in Science and Psychology and his weekends were fulfilled with flying lessons. While in college he saw a billboard that read "Fly for free, Join the Navy!" and quickly pursued that dream. For those of you who knew Bill, you know that the Navy had him at the word "free!" During his 8-year naval aviator career, he remarkably made over 300-nighttime carrier landings in an A-7 light attack jet. While stationed in Japan, his most memorable flights were off the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier, which is now a museum in San Diego, CA.

 

After leaving the Navy, Bill was hired by Delta Airlines as a commercial pilot in 1979. He flew the Boeing 737 and advanced rapidly as an airman check pilot. Bill retired as a Captain in 2005 and enjoyed his last years flying the Boeing 767. One of his favorite places to fly into was Jackson Hole, WY. Simultaneously, while working for Delta, Bill joined the New Mexico Air National Guard for the next 15 years and flew with the "Tacos." He enjoyed the New Mexico blue skies and speed from the cockpit of the F-16 FALCON fighter jet. As if retiring from the USAF as a Lt. Colonel wasn't enough, he pushed his capabilities for a little "extreme" adventure in aerobatic flying. We're talking about pilots who like to be upside down, sideways and pulling G's while perfecting precise routines in a 3-Dimensional "box" of airspace. Bill had the need for speed! Bill's passion for flying was more than just a career and always quoted, "Find a career you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life!"

 

Bill knew how to have fun! As a member of the New Mexico Viper Club, driving at high speeds in his 2004 yellow Dodge Viper, he knew how to set an adrenaline rush on the long stretchy roads and winding mountains! There was always a good story to tell. One of the best stories was when 15 exotic cars were pulled over by two law enforcement officers in Montrose, CO, long story! Bill being a man of service and having the most upright respect for law enforcement, volunteered as a Bernalillo County Sheriff Reserve Deputy for 10 years. Within the first year, he received the "Outstanding Cadet" award and was President of the Reserves for a term during his service with BCSO.

 

Bill was an excellent family man and provider, listener, and workout partner (he was a member of Defined Fitness for years and won a couple of body building competitions). He was adventurous in many sport arenas, courageous, knowledgeable and most of all, lovable. He had the rare combination of someone who loved life and had a firm understanding of what was important - the simplicity of living life with those you love.

 

One of the best qualities that Bill had was mentoring people and helping them achieve their goals. He always made people feel as if they were the most important person in the room. He was an animated storyteller and had memorable and funny stories to share. Bill was always inclined to learn new things and mastered them quickly. He was extremely accomplished, yet humble.

 

Bill had a larger-than-life presence and personality. He loved spending quality time with his granddaughters and he always looked forward to picking them up from one of his 5-Star daycares. Their favorite places to go were the library and airport. He also loved spending time with his 4 Shih Tzu's who adored him and listened to his every command.

 

This past year Bill and Lorena spent hours flying in their baby blue Cirrus SR22T aircraft throughout the Southwest. A recent accomplishment was flying into the North America's highest airport in Leadville, CO at 9,934 feet. Bill loved making memorable moments for those who flew in his plane.

 

Bill was an all-American man. Words cannot describe how much Bill will be missed by his family and an abundant amount of loving friends! Even though his passing was unexpected, he will be fondly remembered for his leadership, tenacity, patience, and kind heart.

 

This coming March, Bill was going to start his volunteer efforts for the Barkhouse organization flying his Cirrus Vision Jet plane to escort dogs and finding good homes for them. The family asks in lieu of flowers, you make a donation to the "animal rescue freedom flight" in Bill's honor at https://www.barkhouse.org/donate or you can send a check to: Barkhouse.Org., 4670 Calle de Nubes, Las Cruces, NM 88012.

 

Bill's Celebration of Life will be held privately. Please visit our online guestbook for William at

www.FrenchFunerals.com

 

 

Monday, February 8, 2021

DL Capt. Howard ‘Howie’ Lynch

Celebration of Life...................

We invite you to come and gather together to celebrate with our family and friends the extraordinary life of Howie Lynch at the Elks Club, 8239 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida on the one year anniversary of his passing, Sunday February 6th at 2:00 pm. Let us all remember him with laughter and a few tears. We will be providing food and drinks for all to enjoy while we reminisce. Please confirm your attendance by sending us a text or call us at 305-731-8683 OR email RTannie@bellsouth.net by January 23rd, 2022.


 Update…..this obituary information comes to us from the family of DL Capt. Howard ‘Howie’ Lynch…….please see below.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Captain Lynch is survived by his wife Mary Ann, his children and his grandchildren. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at

2691 Sombrero Blvd.

Marthon, FL 33050-2471

 Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN  




In Memory of Howard T. Lynch 

In loving honor we mourn the loss of Howard Thomas Lynch, 85. On February 6, 2021 Captain Lynch passed away peacefully after an extraordinary life. He was born in New Haven, CT, March 12th 1935. His love of the Florida Keys began when he first visited in 1945. He finally moved to Marathon in1976.While living here he was a member of the Elks Club for 43 years. 

After graduating from high school he served overseas with the United States Army, 6th Armored Division. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Howard attended Emory-Riddle Aeronautical University. He then went on to a distinguished career with both United and Delta Airlines. His career as a pilot enabled him to satisfy his passion for flying and provided for the many amazing experiences along with his years of service. Captain "Howie" Lynch retired from Delta Airlines in March of 1995 after 33 years with Delta. 

He will be forever remembered for his sense of humor, his intelligence, his delicious cooking, his love of travel, his joy of fishing, but most of all for his love and dedication to his family and friends. 

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Ann Lynch of Marathon, FL.  He is additionally survived by his three children: Beth Lynch-Rolleston of Princeton Junction, NJ, Pat Lynch and his wife Kelly of Pompano Beach, FL, and Matt Lynch of Marathon, FL.  Howard also leaves behind his four grandchildren: Patrick and Cole Lynch and Alex and Rachel Rolleston. 

A memorial service will be held on the one year anniversary of his death, February 6th 2022, location to be determined.

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~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Howard ‘Howie’ Lynch

March 12, 1935 ~ February 6, 2021

 

Dear friends and colleagues, we have sad news to share from the family of Captain Lynch…..wife Ann writes that her husband Howie passed on Saturday.  Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Howard Thomas Lynch Sr. was 85 years of age at the time of his passing.  Captain Lynch joined Delta Air Lines 11-19-1962 and was based Atlanta. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at :  

2691 Sombrero Blvd.

Marthon, FL 33050-2471

Arrangements are pending….as we learn of more details, we will be sure to pass along those updates.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

Sunday, February 7, 2021

NWA Capt. Gilman Roger Wilson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Gilman Roger Wilson

February 7, 1922 - January 28, 2021

 


Notification with the passing of RNPA member retired Northwest pilot Capt. Gilman Roger Wilson, age 98.  Captain Wilson joined Northwest Airlines in 1957 as is noted in his obituary below.  Widowed in February 2015, Captain Wilson is survived by his grand- and great grandchildren.

To view his obituary online please visit

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wcfcourier/name/gilman-wilson-obituary?pid=197675588

Captain Wilson had most recently resided in Arizona:  18170 N 91st Ave Apt 2134, Peoria, AZ 85382.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Gilman R. Wilson

Gilman R. Wilson, 98, of Peoria, AZ, formerly of Waterloo, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Senita Ridge Assisted Living. He was born February 7, 1922, in Waterloo, son of Arthur V. and Ella Drews Wilson. Gilman graduated from La Porte City High School in 1940. He received his pilot training at Livingston Field in Waterloo and pilot instructor training at Randolph Field in San Antonio, TX. Gilman married Beverly A. Wood on December 28, 1952 in Minneapolis, MN. She died February 2, 2015. He worked for Northwest Airlines as a pilot from 1957 until his retirement in 1982, logging in over 23,600 flight hours. He was an avid aviator and always looked forward to sharing his flying stories with his grandson and nephew, Tim Anton of Phoenix.

 

He is survived by two grandsons, Gary (Jyoti) Watters of Madison‚ WI, and Gilman L. (Shelly) Watters of Phoenix, AZ; three great-grandchildren, Joshua, Abigail, and Foster; daughter-in-law, Marsha Watters of Phoenix; and one sister, Jean (Charles) Kromer of Waverly.

 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; two brothers, Truman Wilson and Elliot Wilson; one sister, Joan Ringdahl and step-mother, Geraldine Ronk Wilson.

 

Family services will be held with burial in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials to the family. Visit www.LockeFuneralHome.com  for more.

Published by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier on Feb. 7, 2021.

…………………………………………

Beverly Alice Wilson  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142648096/beverly-alice-wilson

BIRTH :  8 Feb 1921, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA

DEATH  :  2 Feb 2015 (aged 93), Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA

BURIAL  :  Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA

Beverly Alice Wilson, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away February 2, 2015 at the age of 93.

She was born February 8, 1921 in Waterloo, Iowa.

She was preceded by her son Gary Watters Sr.

She is survived by her husband Gilman Wilson, daughter-in-law Marsha Watters, grandson Gary Watters, his wife Jyoti Watters and great-grandchildren Joshua and Abigail, and grandson Gilman Watters, his wife Shelly Watters and great-grandchild Foster.

NWA Capt. Robert Thomas Loveridge & Janice Earhart Loveridge

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

JANICE EARHART LOVERIDGE, widow of NWA Capt. Robert T. Loveridge

05 Dec 1938 ~ 05 Jan 2021

USAF, NWA Capt. Robert Thomas Loveridge, age 84

04 AUG 1936 ~ 17 DEC 2020

 


Notification with the passing of JANICE EARHART LOVERIDGE…..Janice’s obituary reads: “She followed her beloved husband Bob Loveridge, who had passed 19 days prior to Covid-19…… Joint services with her deceased husband Bob are planned later in the summer at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, with Bob being buried with full military honors.”  According to this, Janice’s husband Bob, that being Captain Robert Thomas Loveridge, passed in December 2020 but to date I’ve not been able to find a full online obituary for him.  I did however find this notice:  “Mr. Robert Loveridge - Class of 1959, CS-05..Deceased on December 17, 2020 - Informed on December 30, 2020. Funeral services are currently pending.” which was posted on the USAF Academy site … https://www.usafa.org/Heritage/GBNF?page=3   

Born  08-04-1936, Captain Loveridge joined Northwest Airlines 06-03-1968.

Janice’s obituary is available online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mtstandard/name/janice-earhart-obituary?n=janice-earhart&pid=197675871

If anyone has more information please let us know….corrections/additional information is always welcome.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  JANICE EARHART LOVERIDGE

On January 5th, 2021, in Spokane Washington, beloved mother, grandmother, matriarch, and friend, sadly and mercifully passed after battling Parkinson's Disease and Covid-19. She followed her beloved husband Bob Loveridge, who had passed 19 days prior to Covid-19. She will be forever remembered for her unbridled love and support for her children and grandchildren, and her innate ability to make everyone around her feel warm and welcomed.

 

Janice was born to Frank and Ella Gould in Butte, MT. She was the apple of her father's eye, which was apparent with his wide smile whenever she was in his presence. She was raised in a modest but comfortable house on Keokuk St. She attended Hawthorne Grade School, and later graduated from Butte High School in 1956. She belonged to most every club and organization during high school and was very popular.

 

Soon thereafter, Janice went away To Pacific Lutheran College in Tacoma, WA, but returned early to marry her high school sweetheart, Bob Earhart. They raised three sons, Lee, Dan, and Ron in a happy, and typical Butte upbringing. There were many good times, but one of them were when the boys could skip school so she could take them to Bridger Bowl skiing. Janice and Bob divorced in 1975, but they remained friends. The Earhart's at Ramsay remained close to her heart, even though she did not see them often. She remained in Butte and worked at a local dentist office until leaving for greener pastures of Spokane in 1980. Up until then, she dated many fine, and some not so fine gentlemen, but no date started without a Lydia's lobster first. It was in Spokane she met her second husband, Bob Daniels at a golf course. Janice realized immediately Bob was an absolute class act, and they wed shortly after in 1983. Jan moved to be with Bob in Port Ludlow, WA. Together they enjoyed all the Pacific Northwest had to offer. Bob had three sons, Don, Danne, and Scott that she loved as her own. His life was tragically cut short due to an automobile accident in 1986.

 

Janice was working in a dentist office in Seattle when happenstance brought her together with her 3rd Bob. A flight attendant with Northwest Airlines was visiting her office and Janice casually asked her if she knew a pilot named Bob Loveridge. Bob was in Janice's first wedding and had been lifelong friends. He was also recently widowed. They were married in 1988 where they laughed, loved, and traveled the world. Janice loved to travel to meet Bob in different cities to be with him on his overnight trips. Living the good life, they had homes in Arizona, Flathead Lake, and Twin Lakes, ID. No two people enjoyed life as much as Janice and Bob. Even their last residence in Post Falls reminded one a lot more of a resort then an assisted living facility. A bonus of the relationship was Bob's son Mike and numerous grandchildren that Janice adored. Bob and Janice were inseparable until their deaths. Even though Bob suffered many physical ailments, his compassion and care of Janice as her disease progressed, was nothing short of miraculous and really something to behold. Bob was simply one of the most amazing people that ever put on a pair of shoes, and she was blessed to have had him.

 

Janice was of the Lutheran faith and was active at Gold Hill Lutheran in Butte, and Tacoma Lutheran with her favorite, Pastor Kirby. Janice was a world class shopper and would not leave a store unless every single item had been perused. She never bought anything unless it was on sale. It made for some interesting Christmas gifts. She always left the tags on so you could see her unbelievable bargains. She loved a hot bowl of soup, a Matt's hamburger, a Lydia's lobster, a Bloody Mary in the morning, a vodka Pepsi in the afternoon, and a Lemon Drop martini at night. She was the life of any party and was not beyond chastising anyone that could not keep up. She could be caustic if someone wronged her children, or if you were a poor server. She was pretty, classy, and always dressed to the nines. She made friends easily, and literally did not go anywhere in the world that she did not know someone. Her many planned family vacations to Disney World, Hawaii, California, or just gatherings at her homes, were incredible and made for some great stories and much laughter. Even though the infliction of Parkinson's was rendering her physical abilities useless, she never complained, never asked why. Janice lived a long and full life. She will be forever remembered and sorely missed by all that knew her.

 

Preceding her in death is her father, Frank Gould; mother, Ella Gould; brother, Frank Gould Jr; husband, Bob Daniels; husband, Bob Loveridge. Janice is survived by sons, Lee (Deb) Earhart, Butte; Dan (Deb) Earhart, Spokane; Ron (Miguel) Earhart, Burbank; Mike (Heather) Loveridge, Billings; Don, Danne (Lynda), Scott (Patti) Daniels, Seattle; grandchildren, Kreg and Clint Earhart, Jessi Earhart, William, Peyton, Nathan Loveridge, Dylan Davis, Devon Dohrman; great granddaughters, Presley Singer, Charli Loveridge; nephew, Greg Gould; and niece Tracy Feldmann.Janice has been cremated. Joint services with her deceased husband Bob are planned later in the summer at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, with Bob being buried with full military honors.

 

Special thanks to the Earhart's of Spokane, Dan, Deb, Jessi, and Hospice, that made her last days on Earth as comfortable as possible despite the Covid-19 scourge of rules and regulations.

 

Mom. I still see your face before me, your voice I long to hear. I miss and love you dearly, God knows I wish you were here. Tears fall freely from my eyes like a river, filled with grief. My only comfort now, is that, from pain, you have found relief. Missing you..