PNA/WA/DL F/A Linda Pfister, widow of WA/DL Capt. Hank Pfister

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

PNA/WA/DL F/A Linda Pfister, widow of WA/DL Capt. Hank Pfister

FEBRUARY 28, 1943 – AUGUST 14, 2022

 

From friends and colleagues:     

  Flight attendant Linda Pfister died on Sunday, August 14 after a time of experiencing dementia and physical limitations.  Linda was born in 1943 and began her flying career with Pacific Northern Airlines.  When Western bought PNA and the flight attendant contracts were finally merged in the early 1970's, she was part of the SEA WAL base.  She continued flying (taking leaves for the births of her sons Ian and Bruce) all the way through the 70's and 80's--and transitioning with us all to Delta Airlines in 1987.  She married her second husband, pilot Hank Pfister, and continued to fly until Hank's retirement.  She worked Hank's final flight and at the end of it they taxied the plane in to the gate in SEA with the fire trucks creating a tunnel of water for them to taxi through.  She was in the cockpit waving out the window as they pulled into the gate.  She retired that day, too.

 Linda and Hank were great friends to us all, and they will be missed.

 

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/seattle-wa/linda-pfister-10890485

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN  

 

https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2014/04/wadl-capt-henry-c-hank-pfister-jr.html 

WA/DL Capt. Henry C. Pfister, Jr.

September 9, 1934 – April 4, 2014   

 

Navy veteran retired WA/DL pilot Captain Henry C. Pfister Jr., age 79.  Captain Pfister joined Western Airlines 06-05-1967 and retired with Delta Air Lines in September 1994, based 030/SEA. 

 

~ Life Story:  Henry C. Pfister, Jr., “Hank”, of Des Moines, WA, passed away on April 4, 2014 due to complications from Renal Cell Carcinoma. He was 79.

 

Hank was born in Winter Haven, Florida on September 9, 1934 to parents Henry C. Pfister, Sr. and Luelette A. Whitehurst Pfister.  Hank graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1952. He attended college in Central Florida, then graduated from the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. He flew helicopter units from USS Ranger in San Diego, CA then received orders to Pensacola, Florida and Guam. Hank was a flight instructor and also flew fixed wing aircraft for the Naval Air Training command. After it was noticed he was a talented singer and director, he was given command of the Naval Air Training command choir. After 3 years on Guam, he remained in the Navy one more year in San Diego, flying in the Ferry Squadron, flying many types of aircraft. In 1967, he retired from the Navy, and joined Western Airlines, which later became Delta Airlines. Captain Hank Pfister and his wife, Flight Attendant Linda Pfister, flew their last trip together and retired together in September 1994.

 

Hank Pfister is survived by Linda Pfister, and their two sons: Ian and Bruce McLaughlin. He also has four children with former wife, Sharon Graham Pfister: daughter Elaine and her husband Steve Roberts; son Alan, son Neal and his wife Beverly Pfister, and daughter Dianne and her husband Christian Hansson. He also has five grandchildren: Jonathan and Emily Roberts, James Pfister, and Sean and Rianna McLaughlin.

NWA Capt. Haven Seldon Hill

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Haven Seldon Hill

November 6, 1939 ~ August 7, 2022

 

From our Northwest Airlines friends and colleagues:  Obits (rnpa.org) 

https://rnpa.org/memoriam/obits/296-haven-hill  

 

Captain Haven S. Hill, age 82, passed away on August 07, 2022, shortly after moving to Loveland, Colorado, where his younger daughter lives with her family. The cause of death was an intracranial hemorrhage.

 

   Haven Hill was born in Duluth, Minnesota to parents John and Vera Hill. He had a healthy upbringing on the Minnesota Iron Range. To know Haven is also to know his wife, Roberta. They were almost inseparable, known to each other since the 10th grade at Duluth Central High School. In the age of sock hops and school dances, the couple started “going steady”. Haven was a good student and a rock-solid athlete in football, basketball, and track. After high school, Haven secured a congressional appointment to the Air Force Academy. In late June of 1957, he entered the AFA class of 1961 at Lowry AFB, Denver, CO. Meanwhile, Roberta began her RN medical training at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth.

 

   In 1957, because the Air Force Academy campus at Colorado Springs was still under construction, Haven began his Academy years at Lowry AFB, in Denver, CO. During his first two years at the Academy, Haven participated in varsity football and basketball. He also underwent the physical move and transition to the Academy’s new facilities at Colorado Springs. Haven was a member of the Air Force Academy’s 3rd graduating class on June 07, 1961; Secretary of the Air Force Eugene Zuckert was the commencement speaker.

 

   Following AFA graduation, Haven and Roberta joined the many recent graduates in marriage ceremonies, their wedding on July 01, 1961. It is notable that in total they would enjoy 61 years of marriage.

 

   The Air Force pipeline had a slot for pilot training set aside for 2/Lt. Haven Hill at Vance AFB at Enid, Oklahoma. Pilot training and married life went well for Haven and Roberta, and Haven’s next training assignment was to Tinker AFB at Oklahoma City for transition to the Douglas C-124 Globemaster. Known to Air Force flight crews as ‘Old Shakey,’ the C-124 was one of the more complex reciprocating engine aircraft in the Air Force inventory. After Tinker AFB, Haven’s permanent assignment was to the 62nd Troop Carrier Wing (Military Air Transport Service - MATS) at McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, WA.

 

   The 62nd Troop Carrier Wing was a MATS special mission troop carrier wing with long-range tenacles, mainly serving Alaska, the Aleutians, and the entire Pacific. Haven, no doubt, found the C-124 flying excellent preparation for his airline career to follow.Obit Photo Haven Hill with wife.2

 

   Haven and Roberta’s marriage had roots in the military and was a truly remarkable marriage. The couple produced three wonderful children: daughters Linda and Sally and son Steve. This family’s legacy of hard work, led by example, inspired many to also become either an RN or an airline pilot. Son Steve is a Delta pilot based at MSP and Sally’s husband is a pilot with Frontier Airlines in Denver. Daughter Sally is a retired nurse and 2 granddaughters are currently practicing nurses.

 

   The official date of Haven's hire by Northwest Airlines is Sept. 13, 1965. His initial crew position was the classic new hire Second Officer on the Boeing 727. This was followed by a series of upgrades, the first to Second Officer on the Boeing 707 series at MSP. At that time, Boeing 720/320 First Officer preceded an initial Captain upgrade on the 727. In 1969, he completed his initial Captain upgrade in the Boeing 727 and thereafter, pretty much stayed glued to domestic flying. During his long career, Haven became one of NWA’s high flight time pilots on the Boeing 727. When his seniority permitted, Haven upgraded to Captain on the DC-10. This became his aircraft until his official retirement on November 11, 1994.

 

   Haven participated in various sports activities including basketball on the NWA employee team. He also enjoyed golf and tennis, the latter he shared with Roberta. He and his family spent many weekends at “the cabin”, fishing and boating. It was no secret that the couple had their lifetime quota of Minnesota winters, so toward his retirement, Haven started looking west to their vacation home in a beach condo complex in Encinitas, CA. The beautiful coastal town fully pleased the couple for 28 years, until their needed move to CO, due to Haven’s increasing health issues.

 

 Our colleague, Haven Hill, is survived by his wife of 61 years Roberta, daughters Linda and Sally, and their son Steve, plus nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

 

    We NWA pilots have been honored to have known and worked with Haven Hill.

 

    (~ Hill Family & Bill Day)

DL Capt. Jeffrey Eggleston

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Jeffrey Eggleston

May 19, 1961 ~ September 19, 2022

 

Notice of passing….Delta Air Lines Captain Jeffrey Lynn Eggleston II, age 61, began his commercial flying career 11-17-1986.  Jeff is survived by his wife and his children. 

To share memories and view the obituary information online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.emmickfunerals.com/obituary/Jeff-Eggleston

or go to

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jeff-eggleston-obituary?id=36607653

And, for those who may wish to send a personal note, the family address is listed in whitepages as

7703 44th Ave SW

Seattle, WA 98136

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : JEFF EGGLESTON

Jeff Eggleston, 61 of West Seattle, Washington passed away quietly at home surrounded by the people he loved the most, his three children and his wife, Loly on September 19, 2022 after a courageous 12 year battle with cancer. Born on May 19, 1961 to Wayne and May Eggleston in Seattle, Washington.

He graduated from Enumclaw High School where he was a track and soccer superstar in 1979. Then onto Central Washington University where he began his flying lessons and pilot journey, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace. He taught flying lessons at Auburn Regional Airport before joining the Air Force Officers Training Program where he flew the C-141 Starlifter, assigned to the 708th Military Airlift Squadron during the Gulf War, landing on most major (and minor) airports throughout the world. His long career as a commercial airline pilot began at Western Airlines, which was soon acquired by Delta Airlines, rising quickly to Captain from First Officer while he was still in his 30's, a rarity but testament to his calm, cool demeanor and flying acumen.

While both flying for Delta, Jeff met Loly when they were based in Salt Lake City, where she became his life long co-pilot. They traveled the world with five globetrotting children, inspiring a forever love of adventure in all of them. Jeff was nine when he started sking at Crystal Mountain, it became a lifelong passion, his favorite ski destination was Big White in Canada, all his kids learned to ski while living in Park City and then in Northern Idaho. He had recently resumed fly fishing, going on a few memorable trips with his boys over the last couple years.

After his cancer was diagnosed, he became a passionate mentor, volunteering with Imerman Angels from 2013 to present to provide his positive support and inspiration to other patients. He led by example, living life to the fullest even when he wasn't feeling up to par-including a three mile hike with his family at Mt Rainier the beginning of September.

He was proceeded in death by his mother, May, and his father, Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Loly, brother Mike (Connie), his children, Michael, Shannon, Tristan, and bonus sons Ty and Jack. He loved his family with all his heart. He is also survived by his large extended family from Chicago and Phoenix with whom he has had many happy family gatherings and reunions.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please donate to Joshua House Hospice ( joshuahousehospice.org ) or Imerman Angels ( imermanangels.org )

Jeff's celebration of life will be held at the Tapps Island Clubhouse, 20818 Island Parkway E, Lake Tapps, Washington on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 at 4pm.

Please share memories, photos & condolences on the Tribute Wall, located above.

Arrangements Entrusted to Emmick Family Funeral Home of West Seattle

 

 

 

PAA/DL Capt. Herdic Wood King Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Herdic Wood King Jr.

September 16, 1937 - June 12, 2022

 

As noted in the “In Memoriam Column” of the September 2022 issue of The Air Line Pilot magazine, the June passing of Pan Am/Delta pilot Capt. Herdic W. King Jr., age 84.  Captain King joined Pan American 06-08-1968 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Patricia and by his son and his grandson.

Obituary information is available online at

  https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/25229969/herdic-w-king 

also at http://hannemannfh.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/4964000/Herdic-King/service-details.php

and https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ny/upper-nyack/herdic-king-14851962

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

202 Lexow Ave.

Nyack, NY 10960-1008

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :

Herdic "Dic" W. King of Upper Nyack passed away on June 12, 2022, at the age of eighty-four. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Ramsey, New Jersey, where he graduated from Ramsey High School in 1955. In 1959, he was granted a degree from The Ohio State University. A year later he was recruited by the U.S. Navy and entered Aviation Officer Candidate School; three months later he emerged as a brand-new US Navy Ensign... a "ninety-day wonder," an officer on his way to flight training at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida.

From that point on, Dic was good enough to qualify for single engine flight training in the Navy's supersonic fighter, the F8 Crusader. Eventually, flying off the Navy's newest super carriers USS Forrestal and USS Saratoga, he compiled 450 carrier landings, including 125 at night! Dic also flew as an instructor with the Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team, helping them transition to the new F4 Phantom.

Following his retirement from the Navy after 8 years, Dic flew for Pan Am, then Delta Airlines, flying the Boeing 727 and Airbus A310 all over the skies of the USA & Europe. He would be smiling all the way!

Dic was an avid sailor. His love for the sport started in the 1970's, when he joined the Nyack Boat Club on the Hudson River. Dic was an active volunteer at Nyack, where he became Rear Commodore. To promote sailing on the river, he was one of the founders of The Tappan Zee Cruising Fleet. Dic purchased his first sailboat, "Foxy Lady", when he joined Nyack Boat Club. This was the first in a long line of boats that he actively cruised with his wife, Pat and raced with friends. While at Nyack Boat Club, he sailed in a number of Governor's Cup races in New York Harbor. From 1987 on, Dic focused his sailing around Buzzards Bay, which he often said "Was the best sailing on the East Coast." Dic loved to race. When the boat was located at Quissett Harbor, in Falmouth, MA, Dic frequently participated in the Vineyard Cup series as well as the Figawi, which is sailed between Hyannis and Nantucket, MA.

Dic is survived by his wife Patricia G. Kocak his son Darin King, wife Nazzarena and grandson Devin. In addition, he is survived by his sister Nancy Levin, her husband Michael, nieces Nanette, Michelle and Susan.

Details of the celebration of Dic's life will be communicated at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Nyack Boat Club

(59 Gedney Street, Nyack, NY 10960), Junior Sailing Program, to further the education of sailing on the Hudson.

NWA/DL Capt. Robert M. VerSchure

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NWA/DL Capt. Robert M. VerSchure

November 15, 1952 ~ January 9, 2021

 

Noted in the “In Memoriam Column” of the September 2022 issue of The Air Line Pilot magazine, the January 2021 passing of DL Capt. Robert M. VerSchure.  Robert Mark VerSchure, age 68, joined Northwest Airlines 07-21-1989 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Carol and by his children and their families.

Obituary information and photos are available for viewing online at

 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/telegram/name/robert-verschure-obituary?id=7203822   

See more pictures at https://usna74.com/Photos.htm 

And, please do let us know if you have any other information and/or corrections to share.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

OBITUARY : Robert M. VerSchure, 68

Sturbridge, MA - Born in San Diego, CA. US Naval Academy, class of '74. Bob flew P3's in the Navy, staying in the cockpit as a commercial pilot through his career.

 

Bob is survived by his wife Carol (Gillett) VerSchure; his son Tim VerSchure his wife Gretchen, and their children Jade, Tyler and Reilly; by his daughter Keri Kansagor her husband Dave, and their children Cole and Reese; by his brother Tom VerSchure and his wife Liz, as well as his many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Arlene VerSchure, and his sister Barbara (VerSchure) Slye.

 

Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a great man – humble, honest, quiet, with a warm smile, a generous heart and strong will. We will miss him every day but carry him with us always.

 

A *celebration of life will be held in late July. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society and LifePath Hospice.

*note:  Memorial Service for Bob, Sturbridge, MA, July 25, 2021. Attended by many of his 11th company classmates and Chuck Primm.  https://usna74.com/Photos.htm 

………………………

http://1966.usnaclasses.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2021/06/2021-MarchApril-Shipmate.pdf 

Last Call

Robert Mark VerSchure ’74

LCDR, USN (Ret.)

9 January 2021

SO/RW/NWA/DL Capt. Daniel Louis Simpson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, SO/RW/NWA/DL Capt. Daniel Louis Simpson

March 7, 1951 ~ July 30, 2022

 

Noted in the “In Memoriam Column” of the September 2022 issue of The Air Line Pilot magazine, the July passing of DL Capt. Daniel L. Simpson.  Captain Daniel Louis Simpson first joined Southern Airways 07-12-1979 and would have made the various mergers with Republic/AirWest/Northwest, retiring with Delta Air Lines. 

Obituary information is available online at

  https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/old-hickory-tn/daniel-simpson-10868260 

Captain Simpson is survived by his wife Melinda and by his children and their families.  The family’s most recent address is listed in whitepages as 1604 Stokley Lane, Old Hickory, TN 37138.

All above information is to the best of my knowledge….please share additional information and/or corrections.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

IN THE CARE OF   Hermitage Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens -

Daniel Louis Simpson passed away on July 30, 2022. He was born March 7, 1951, in Okeene, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Melinda Ann Simpson, his son Travis (Anita) Simpson and daughter Danna (Taylor) Williams. He is also survived by his grandchildren Cole Simpson, Alli Simpson, Sutton Williams, and Abe Williams, his brothers Bill Simpson and Larry Simpson.

 

Dan is preceded in death by his parents William Harry Simpson and Evelyn Marie Simpson.

 

A service in honor of Dan will be held at Donelson Church of Christ on Saturday, August 6th at 11am. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 5th from 4pm-7pm at Donelson Church of Christ and again from 10-11am on Saturday prior to the service.

 

Dan proudly served his country as a pilot in the United States Navy. He then flew commercially and retired from Delta Airlines.

 

Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son. He devoted his life to his family, friends, and his Lord. Dan was an avid golfer. He loved to make pancakes for his grandchildren and watch them play sports. He will lovingly be remembered for his desire to spend every moment he could with his precious family and friends.

 

To honor his legacy, donations can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project or Alzheimer’s Association

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HermitageFH.com for the Simpson family.

 

 

WA/DL Capt. Shirley Joyce Burch Shannon

 

………………….belated notice…..

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Shirley Joyce Burch Shannon

June 30, 1946 ~ May 2, 2020

 

We have just learned that Western/Delta Captain Shirley Burch (Otis) Shannon passed in May of 2020.  She was 73 years of age at the time of her passing.  Shirley joined Western Airlines 08-09-1976 and retired with Delta Air Lines, based 030/DFW at time of retirement.  Shirley was born/raised in Chico, California….and that is also where she had most recently resided prior to her death.

There are numerous articles online that note her accomplishments.

Please see below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

 

 

https://twudigital.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16283coll1/id/926/

Shirley Shannon (WG #182) earned her helicopter rating May 9, 1974. She also held ratings for multi-engine, flight instructor, ground instructor, and airframe and power plant mechanics. She was also a safety counselor for the FAA. She was the third Whirly-Girl to join Western Airlines and one of 8 women flight crew members in Western’s total pilot group of over 1500.

 

Also https://twudigital.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16283coll1/id/472/ 

And https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209856354/shirley-joyce-shannon

Shirley Joyce Burch Shannon

BIRTH  30 Jun 1946

DEATH  2 May 2020 (aged 73)  Chico, California

Shirley was an accomplished 5th degree black belt in jujitsu from the age of 12. She was the school photographer in high school and after graduation she earned her helicopter rating May 9, 1974. she was a member of Whirly-Girls International (WG #182)She also held ratings for multiple engine, flight instructor, ground instructor, air frame and power plant mechanics. She was a safety counselor for the FAA and a second officer for Western Airlines and one of 8 women pilots in Westerns 1500 crew members. She was also the first woman pilot for Delta Airlines. Shirley was a very talented and accomplished lady who will be missed by all...

 

 

NWA Capt. Richard Pierce CRIPPEN Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Richard Pierce CRIPPEN Sr.

December 1, 1939 ~ September 19, 2022

 

Notice of passing …..retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Richard Pierce "Dick" CRIPPEN Sr., age 83.  Captain Crippen joined Northwest Airlines 5-6-1968.  Widowed in November 2020 with the passing of his wife Nancy, Captain Crippen is survived by his sons and their families.

Obituary information is available for viewing online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/twincities/name/richard-crippen-obituary?id=36570469 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Willwerscheid Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grand Avenue Chapel,

1167 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN.   https://willwerscheid.com/ 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Richard Pierce "Dick" CRIPPEN Sr.

Age 83, of Apple Valley, MN Passed away peacefully Monday, September 19, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Sweetman). Dick is survived by his loving sons, Curt (Mary) Crippen of Chanhassen and Rick (Sonja Kunkel) Crippen of Lakeville; grandchildren, Daniel, Emma, Audrey, and Olivia; and his beloved sister, Mary Marshall of Walla Walla WA, her children, Scott, Cathy and their families. He is also survived by Nancy's children, Jeanne, Ann, Charlie, and Mari and their respective families. Dick was born December 1, 1939 in Evanston, Illinois to Curtiss and Mary (Pierce) Crippen. After attending Claremont Men's College, he followed in his father's footsteps to serve his country by enlisting in the Navy. Dick flew the A-1 Skyraider until 1968, when he began his career flying for Northwest Airlines, achieving the rank of captain in 1985. Before retiring he served as a NATCO flight instructor. Dick was a devoted husband, son and father, frequently reminding his sons of The Golden Rule, and setting an example of dedication and sacrifice for his family. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, traveling, hunting and fishing. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, September 26, at 10am, with visitation one hour prior, at The Church of the Assumption, 51 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN.

Condolences to Willwerscheid Funeral Home at willwerscheid.com.

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Wife: https://willwerscheid.com/tribute/details/267579/NANCY-CRIPPEN/obituary.html#tribute-start

Nancy Jeanne Crippen (Nee Cramblit), age 86, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday November 16, 2020.

 

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Sweetman, Jr. and daughter, Catherine Niedermaier. She is survived by loving husband, Richard P. Crippen; children, Jeanne (Peter) Vorhes, Ann (David) Jaede, Charlie (Lynn) Sweetman, and Mari (Michael) Dwyer; eleven grandchildren, Dan Niedermaier, Theresa McLaughlin, David Niedermaier, Maggie and John Vorhes, Liz Lindner, Tom and Laura Jaede, Jacob and Abbey Sweetman, and Shannon Dwyer; fourteen great-grandchildren, Juliana, Hanna, David, Joey, Tommy, Danny, Ava, Jack, Claire, Katelynn, Evan, Emma, Abbey, and Isaiah; her brother, A. Joseph (Joella) Cramblit; very special niece Debra Binder; Richard's children, Curtiss and Richard; and many other nieces, nephews and dear friends……………………………….

Perry Pearce Benton, wife of WA/DL Capt. Doug Benton

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Perry Pearce Benton, wife of WA/DL Capt. Doug Benton

February 26. 1948 ~ June 25, 2022

 

From friends and family we have just learned of the passing of Perry Pearce Benton,  wife of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Douglas A. Benton.  Please see information below.  Perry’s obituary is also available online at  

 https://obits.al.com/us/obituaries/huntsville/name/perry-benton-obituary?id=35683354

Condolences may be sent to the family at

1041 Arbor Trce NE

Brookhaven, GA 30319

Or by email:  doug4442@yahoo.com

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : PERRY BENTON

Died on June 25, 2022 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Douglas Arthur Benton, son David Alan Reeder, Jr. and daughter-in-law Lynn Mersinger Reeder.

Perry and her husband Doug married in 1995 and lived in Atlanta and Orange Beach, AL. They enjoyed travel, golf, tennis and their many friends. Perry was always an intrepid traveler either with husband Doug or her dear high school friend Joannie Bell who shared many adventures with her.

Perry is predeceased by her parents, Col. Robert McIntyre Pearce and Elizabeth Yow Pearce, her twin brother David Yow Pearce, her older brother Robert McIntyre Pearce, Jr., and her daughter Lisa Perry Reeder. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Frances Weissinger Pearce, Anita Godsey and numerous nieces and nephews.

Perry was born at West Point, N.Y. on February 26. 1948 and lived all over the world as the daughter of a United States military officer. She graduated from the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama School of Law. She was a Hugo Black Scholar and member of the managing board of the Alabama Law Review, Bench and Bar, ODK and the Order of the Coif. She clerked for Robert S. Vance on the United States Court of Appeals for the fifth circuit, before the circuit was split.

Over the years she served on a wide variety of boards including the American Corporate Council, University of Alabama Farrah Law Society, Impact 100 of Baldwin County, Alabama, and Atlanta Society of Private Clubs. She was also a member of various local and national bar organizations and the Lawyers Club of Atlanta. Perry served as vice-regent of the Fort Bowyer Chapter of the DAR and was active in the Frances Lovelace chapter of the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century.

Perry graduated from law school at a time when there were few women in the profession. She was the first woman to serve as a summer associate after her first year and then hired full time by a firm in Birmingham. She moved to Atlanta in 1984 to work for King and Spalding in complex litigation, and directed corporate investigations of EF Hutton and Fleet Bank. Other publicized cases were the Douglas County School Prayer case, defense of Andrew Young and defense of Georgia State Attorney General Michael Bowers. She later became the Associate General Counsel of The Mead Corporation. After 1995, she represented plaintiffs consumer fraud class actions and arbitrated securities disputes.

At a very young age Perry developed a passion for golf and tennis at the Army-Navy Country Club that overlooks Arlington Cemetery in Virginia. She was active in several ladies' golf and tennis groups in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Graveside services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be announced.

Please make a donation to your favorite charity in her honor in lieu of flowers.

  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241460031/perry-elizabeth-benton 

NWA Capt. Raney W. Walbaum

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Raney W. Walbaum

January 14, 1931 ~ August 2, 2022

 

Now posted on the RNPA website ( https://rnpa.org/memoriam/obits ) , the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Raney “Wally” Walbaum, age 91.   Captain Walbaum joined Northwest 04-04-1959.  He was widowed in July of 2020 with the passing of his wife Cheryl ( https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2020/08/nwa-fa-cheryl-katherine-crothers.html ), and is survived by his daughters and their families.

Please see complete obituary below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

   Captain Raney W. (Wally) Walbaum, age 91, died at home in Santa Barbara, CA August 02, 2022. At the end of his life Wally was receiving hospice care at home. He went peacefully given he was ready.

 

   Wally was born January 14, 1931, at Harvey Wells, North Dakota, to Edna (Oleson) Walbaum and Raney August Walbaum. He was the youngest of three children, preceded in birth by sisters Ruth and Dorothy.

 

   During his high school years Wally lived in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was an excellent student, an Eagle Scout, and excelled as an athlete. "Wally was one of the best three athletes to have ever played at Detroit Lakes, if not the greatest athlete to have played," said 1949 DLHS graduate Sis Olson, also a close friend of Walbaum since they were ten years old. Many senior citizens, long term residents of Detroit Lakes, MN, report that Wally Walbaum was the ‘Track Superstar’ of his time. There is more: in addition to track, Wally Walbaum was also an exceptional basketball and football player. His basketball skills earned him high honors as a season high scorer. The Detroit Lakes High School honored Wally Walbaum (Class of 1949) by admitting him to their athletic Hall of Honor.

 

   A track and field sports scholarship from the University of Minnesota assisted Wally in his college studies. He was by all definitions a serious student who opted for an academic major in business administration studies. However, it was his athletic skills that acclaimed the name Wally Walbaum. During his athletic tenure at the U. of Minnesota (1949-1953) Wally set pole vaulting records that remain unbeaten today. And he set those records with a bamboo pole! In his senior year (1953) the University of Minnesota Athletics Department named Wally captain of the Gophers track and field team and awarded him the coveted Wells Hodgson track award. He was credited by Minnesota Athletics Department as being one of their top five athletes in the University of Minnesota history.

 

   While there Wally was an active member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and graduated from the University of Minnesota Spring Quarter, 1953.

 

   As per Wally’s overall ascent to excellence, he entered the military via a non-standard track. In September 1953 Wally entered the Navy as a Naval Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD)… yes there were college graduate NAVCADs. His military, preflight and pilot training at NAS Pensacola, Florida lasted 18 months. In April 1955 during his commissioning and ‘Winging’ ceremony Wally Walbaum was designated the Top Student in his flight training class.

 

   Wally’s first post training assignment was to VMA-331 at MCAF Opalocka to fly the Douglas AD-5. Perhaps flying the AD-5 explains why Wally’s right leg was larger than the left. In 1958 VMA-331 transitioned to the Douglas A4D2 Skyhawk. During his time with VMA-133 Wally frequently participated in flight operations from the aircraft carrier USS Leyte (CV-32).

 

    Wally separated from the active Marine Corps in late March of 1959. Northwest Airlines hired Wally April 04, 1959. His initial training was as a copilot in the Douglas DC-4 and DC-6. He flew the DC-6 for a little over two years before upgrading to the DC-7. Thereafter he flew second officer in the Boeing 720/320, followed by a return to the copilot’s position on the Lockheed Electra (L-188) and the Boeing 720/320. The remainder of his career was spent as captain on the Lockheed L-188, Boeing 727, Boeing 720/320, DC-10 and the classic 747.

 

   The year following his initial hire with NWA, Wally married Sandra Jones. Two wonderful daughters came from this marriage: Kim Walbaum and Jodi Walbaum-Vaniman. In 1978 Wally and Sandra parted their lives and were divorced.

 

   Wally married Cheryl Wilson in 1985, the year before his medical retirement.

 

   In the 1960s a group of Marine Aviators in the Twin Cities known as the RAMS, (Raggedy Ass Marines) collectively purchased a cabin on Lake Mille Lac northwest of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. This group of military alumni shared interests in fishing and hunting, especially waterfowl hunting. Wally enjoyed the company of these men and their spirited camaraderie.

 

   In 1986 Wally medically retiree from NWA flying due to lower back disorders. Hardly surprising considering the hard landings from pole vaulting.

 

   Two years before his death Wally lost his wife Cheryl Wilson.

 

   There is little doubt that Wally Walbaum was for those of us who knew him a most memorable personality. He never ceased to uplift our spirits, each encounter with Wally was a positive moment in our day. We are profoundly grateful to have known this remarkable man.

 

   (~ Bill Day)

DL Capt. Jimmy Ray Haynes

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Jimmy Ray Haynes

December 12, 1939 ~ September 13, 2022

 

Notice of passing….retired Delta pilot Captain Jimmy Haynes, age 82.  Captain Haynes joined Delta Air Lines 04-11-1966 and was based Dallas for most of his career, then JFK prior to retirement.  He is survived by his wife Charline and by his children and their families.

Obituary information may be viewed online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jimmy-haynes-obituary?id=36531309 

also   https://memorials.harrellfuneralhomes.com/jimmy-haynes/5023288/index.php?_ga=2.83659345.674916998.1663434514-1256729231.1663434514

To the best of my knowledge condolences may be sent to the family per whitepages listing:

13152 Four Star Blvd Apt 420

Austin, TX 78737

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

JIMMY HAYNES OBITUARY

Jimmy Ray Haynes~ A Life Well Lived

Jimmy Ray Haynes, 82, passed away on Sep 13, surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmy was born December 12,1939, to Clarence and Jessamine Haynes in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He had 4 brothers and one sister. He graduated from Fair Park High School in 1957, in Shreveport, LA.

Jimmy and Charline Bowlin were married on April 18, 1957, and they spent 65 wonderful years together, traveling the world, raising a family, and serving the Lord.

Following his high school graduation, Jimmy supported his family by throwing a paper route, but his childhood dream was to become a pilot. He started flying lessons at age 17, training in a Piper Cub.

While he was busy building his flying career (to include crop dusting in a Stearman biplane for Campbell Air Service, and flying helicopters and float planes off the Gulf Coast for Chevron Oil) Charline was busy with their children... Jimmy, Teri, and Jeff.

In 1966, Jim took a long shot and applied to Delta Airlines. While he was flying offshore, Charline got the offer phone call, and was thrilled to relay the news to Jimmy that he was hired! This began the adventure of a lifetime of travel for the family. Jim made Captain in 1976 and flew another 20 years, retiring in 1997.

Flying, while exciting and rewarding, was not the most important thing to Jim. He was a committed Christian who talked the talk and walked the walk. He and Charline went on many mission trips around the world, he taught Sunday school, served as a deacon, and was always available for volunteer work on church events, as well as disaster relief.

Jimmy is survived by his wife Charline, children Teri and Scott Reynolds and Jeff and Lori Haynes. Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and families include: Meagan, Craig, Luke and Leila Wooten; Wes Reynolds; Lexi, Collin and Lorelai Higgins. Kathryn, Luis and Lori MTZ Arredondo; Jacob, Heidy, Emma, and Charline Rose Haynes; Bradley Haynes. Jimmy is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Ray Haynes, Jr., his parents, and his 5 siblings, along with many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 12:15PM to 1:00PM at Harrell Funeral Home, 100 Heritage Drive, Austin, TX. Funeral services will be 1:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Phillips Cemetery.

SO/RC/NWA/DL Capt. Philip Rush Haley III

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

SO/RC/NWA/DL Capt. Philip Rush Haley III

February 3, 1950 ~ September 13, 2022

 

Notice of passing….retired Southern Airways/Republic/Northwest Airlines/Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Philip Rush "Rusty" Haley III, age 72.  Captain Haley began his commercial flying career 01-22-1973.  He is survived by his wife Carol and by his daughters and their families.

To view the obituary online and share memories please visit

https://memorials.brenttaylorfuneraldirectors.com/philip-rush-rusty-haley-iii/5023260/index.php?_ga=2.19403448.1678523197.1663343901-1167174416.1663343900   also 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailymemphian/name/philip-haley-obituary?id=36528139 

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

9600 COLTHURST CV

GERMANTOWN TN 38139-6822

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Philip Rush "Rusty" Haley, III, transitioned to his Heavenly home, surrounded by his beloved wife, daughters, and some of his dearest friends, on September 13, 2022.

 

Rusty was born in Baton Rouge, LA, on February 3, 1950, to Philip Rush Haley, Jr., and Velma Rollins Haley. Rusty's love of meteorology and aviation began at an early age. Rusty knew that he wanted to become a pilot when he was in the third grade. By age 16, he had flown his first solo flight. During his freshman year of college, he became one of the founding flight instructors of the aerospace studies program at Louisiana Tech University. By age 22, he was the second youngest pilot ever to be hired by a commercial airline. Rusty flew for Southern Airways, Republic Airways, Northwest Airlines, and Delta Airlines. After 42 years of flying, Rusty retired from Delta Airlines as captain of the 747-400, flight instructor, and the #1 pilot in seniority. Although he was awarded many accolades throughout his years as "Captain Haley," one of his proudest designations was a plaque in the cafeteria of the Delta training facility in Atlanta that read, "Rusty's Table." He loved aviation and meteorology until the very end. Just one week before his transition to Heaven, God graciously allowed Rusty to sit in a cockpit one more time and make his final weather observation for the FAA.

 

Despite his illustrious career as a pilot, Rusty's first and foremost priority was telling people about his relationship with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He loved people and was passionate about sharing Jesus with others. He was known to share his faith with friends, family members, and strangers. He served the Lord faithfully through teaching Sunday school, supporting missionaries, creating and training a church security team, and diligently praying for others. While having to be in isolation over the past 14 months, he could no longer attend church in person, but every Sunday, he hosted "home church" for his immediate family, complete with PowerPoint presentations and hymns sung by some of his favorite country artists.

 

Everyone who knew Rusty knew that he loved Jesus and his precious wife of more than 44 years, Carol. Rusty took pride in telling everyone that he made her coffee every morning "because it's in the Bible…he brews." He loved telling jokes and had a nickname for everyone, famously dubbing his mother-in-law as "The Bat." He loved playing jokes on people and was known for his pranks. Even as he battled cancer, he made sure to take a few rubber mice and spiders to the hospital so he could scare his nurses. He never complained about his illness or aggressive cancer treatments. He always thanked his medical team and was known to build rapport with them. He immediately became well-known at Baptist East as he wore bunny ears while distributing Easter candy to the staff.

 

Rusty is survived on Earth by his wife; three daughters, Sarah Cannon (Seth), Dr. Rachel Dickens (Jon), and Anna Carlisle (Nathan); three grandsons, Everett, Freddy, and Sammy Cannon; and younger brother, Dr. Randy Haley (Ashley) of Leesville, Louisiana, with whom he spoke on the phone every morning. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, brothers in law, cousins, dear friends, and his cat, Miss Scarlett.

 

Services will be held at Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary at 2 pm, Saturday, September 17. A graveside service will be held at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the ministry of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brent Taylor-Paul B. McCarver Funeral Directors.

 

MEMORIAL EVENTS

SEP 17   Visitation   1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mid-American Baptist Theological Seminary

2095 Appling Road, CORDOVA, TN

 

SEP 17   Service   2:00 p.m.

Mid-American Baptist Theological Seminary

2095 Appling Road, CORDOVA, TN

 

Funeral services provided by:

Brent Taylor and Paul McCarver Funeral Directors

(901) 707-8115