NWA Mech/Crew Chief/Flight Eng. Clarence Louis Holter

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Mechanic/Crew Chief/Flight Engineer Clarence Louis Holter

June 26, 1924 - October 25, 2022

 

Notice of passing…..retired Northwest Airlines Flight Engineer and RNPA member Clarence Louis Holter, age 98.  Clarence joined Northwest Airlines 08-26-1942.  Widowed in 2016, Clarence is survived by his children and grandchildren along with his 6 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.morrisnilsen.com/obituary/clarence-l-holter/ 

 

Obituary : Clarence Louis Holter

Holter, Clarence Louis age 98, passed away peacefully on October 25th at The Regent of Burnsville. Clarence was born June 26, 1924 in Minneapolis and joined the Army Air Corp. in 1943. He began working at Northwest Airlines in August of 1942 as an Apprentice Mechanic, where he met his future wife, Audrey Malecky. They were married September 1, 1951. He continued working at Northwest for his entire career, eventually retiring as a Flight Engineer on the Boeing 747. They lived in Richfield until 1973, when they moved to Northfield.

Preceded in death by his wife, Audrey; sisters, Lorraine (Reine) Ernst and Lillian (Jim) Morgan; brothers, Earl (Florence) Isackson and Kermit Isackson; brothers-and sisters- in-law, Kenneth (Jean) Malecky, Edward Malecky and Bernard (Anna) Malecky.

Survived by sons, John (Janette) and David (Darcy) Holter and daughter, Barb (Gary) Johnson; grandchildren, Joseph (Sarah) Holter, Theresa Keltgen and Madelyn Holter; 6 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many dear friends. A special thank you to the staff of Apple Valley Villa, Regent of Burnsville and Grace Hospice. Visitation will be at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave. S., Richfield, MN, 55423 on Monday, 11/7/22 from 4PM until 7PM. Private interment at Fort Snelling. Morris Nilsen Chapel 612-869-3226

morrisnilsen.com   https://www.morrisnilsen.com/obituary/clarence-l-holter/ 

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Audrey D. Holter    (1930-2016)

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Holter, Audrey D. Born October 17, 1930, in St. Paul the daughter of Joseph and Elsie (Hansen) Malecky. She was raised in St. Paul and graduated from N. St. Paul. In 1948, Audrey began working for Northwest Airlines. She was united in marriage to Clarence Holter on September 1, 1951. In 1968 Audrey began working for Nott Corporation in Bloomington. Clarence and Audrey moved to Northfield in 1973 and she continued working for the Nott Corporation until her retirement in 1984. Audrey passed away May 30, 2016, at the Northfield Retirement Community at the age of 85. She is survived by her husband Clarence of Northfield; two sons John (and Janette) of Richfield; David (and Darcy) of Andover; a daughter Barb (and Gary) Johnson of Royalton; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 6, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Church of the Annunciation, rural Northfield. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. 

 

DL Capt. Alvin Gregory Green

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Alvin Gregory Green

April 17, 1950 - October 24, 2022

 

Notice of passing …..retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Alvin Gregory “Greg” Green, age 72.  Captain Green joined Delta Air Lines 03-09-1979.  He is survived by his wife Bonnie Maddox Green along with his children and grandchildren.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.mckoon.com/obituaries/Alvin-Green-6/#!/TributeWall  or 

https://www.mckoon.com/obituaries/Alvin-Green-6/#!/PhotosVideos 

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

  85 Courtyard Lane, Newnan, GA 30265.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Alvin Gregory Green

Alvin Gregory "Greg" Green, 72, of Newnan, Georgia passed away at his residence on October 24, 2022.

 

Greg was born in Henderson, Tennessee on April 17, 1950, to Marianne Jackson Faulkner and Clyde Jones Green. As a child, Greg excelled in sports and enjoyed spending time on his grandparents' farm in Rutherford, Tennessee.

 

Greg graduated from Chester County High School in 1968, lettering in baseball and football. Upon graduation, Greg received a baseball scholarship to a junior college and an appointment to the Air Force Academy; however, he enrolled at Memphis State University to pursue his interest in becoming a high school coach. While at Memphis State, he enlisted in the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) unit which afforded him the opportunity to participate in an AFROTC field training encampment at Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas. During this training, Greg received aircraft and aircrew indoctrination which revealed his innate aptitude to become a pilot.

 

In 1972, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Education and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Shortly after being commissioned, Greg was selected for the Pilot Training Academy at Laredo Air Force Base in Laredo, Texas. In 1973, Greg received his "wings," graduating in the top four of the Laredo 73-09 class with specific training in combat and reconnaissance missions to retrieve military personnel missing in action (MIA) and prisoners of war (POW) remaining in Southeast Asia. After Laredo, he was stationed at several Air Force bases across the southeastern United States and abroad to Sembach Air Force Base outside of Kaiserlautern, Germany to complete specialized training as a combat and reconnaissance pilot. Greg, call sign "Chili," served in various units in the U.S. Air Force: 4501 Tactical Fighter Replacement Squadron, 335th Tactical Fighter Squadron, "The Chiefs," and the 704th Tactical Air Support Squadron. While serving in the 704th Tactical Air Support Squadron in 1978, he received the "Well Done Award" for outstanding airmanship and professional performance during a hazardous situation for narrowly avoiding ejection and crashing into a populated German town by successfully restarting both engines at 500 feet above ground level. Greg was discharged from the U. S. Air Force in 1979 with the ranking of Captain, proficient in piloting F-4s, T-38s, U-2s, and OV-10A Tactical Air Crafts.

 

In 1979, Greg joined Delta Air Lines as a flight engineer for domestic flights flying out of Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida. In 1980, Greg transitioned his flight base to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 1982, Greg finally settled in his final flight base at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia until his retirement in 2003 as an International Captain. Following his retirement from Delta, he continued his work in aviation as a flight simulator instructor. Greg continued to work in various occupations as his health allowed.

 

As imagined, Greg enjoyed traveling domestically and abroad. He also appreciated the opportunity to work and spend time outdoors. He enjoyed reading, spending time with his family and friends, fellowship with his church and was an avid Tennessee Volunteers fan. He was dedicated to his family, his faith, and his deep love for the Lord. Throughout his long-term illness, he was determined to keep his mind and body actively engaged and build stronger relationships with his family. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Maddox Green; two daughters, Amy (Eric) Miller of Thomaston, Georgia, and Jennifer Brooke Green of Decatur, Georgia; two sons, Glenn (Kaye) Howell of Sharpsburg, Georgia, and Sean (Alena) Green of Lilburn, Georgia; and four grandchildren, Riessa Jensen, Wesley Howell, Savannah Green, and Eleanor Green. He was also blessed with several dear friends that he and Bonnie considered family. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Jones Green, mother, Marianne Jackson Faulkner, and brother, Gentry Green.

 

A memorial service for Mr. Green will be held on November 12, 2022, at Crossroads Church located at 3260 Highway 16, Sharpsburg, Georgia 30277 at 11:00 am.

 

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com

McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

DL Capt. John D. Patten

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. John D. Patten

May 7, 1940 - October 27, 2022

 

Notice of passing….retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain John Dudley Patten, age 82.  Captain Patten joined Delta Air Lines 03-14-1966.  He is survived by his wife Patricia “Pat”, and his son Ashley (Nicki) and grandson James Michael.

 

Arrangements have been entrusted to Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. of Clinton, Louisiana.

Location : 10761 Bank Street, Clinton, LA

https://charletfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/5057202/Patten-John/index.php 

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : John D. Patten

John D. Patten, resident of Wilson, Louisiana, known as Captain Patten to most and “Colonel” to others passed on to blue skies on October 27, 2022, at the age of 82. Captain Patten flew for Delta Air Lines for 31 years and retired as a senior captain of Delta’s flagship at the time, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar. He loved Delta Air Lines and he flew many of their airplanes starting out on the DC-6, DC-7 as well as the DC-9 and 727. He worked in the training department for four years until his heart called him back to flying. Evergreen, Alabama, was his home but the desire to fly took him to Pensacola, Florida and he soloed in Milton, Florida. While flying for the Florida Development Commission in Tallahassee, Florida, he met the love of his life Patricia, Pat for short. Then Uncle Sam called him for duty and he served in Viet Nam flying helicopters and was an air traffic controller. After living in New Orleans, he yearned for the country and moved his family to East Feliciana Parish. He never gave up his love of flying and always loved to talk about his airplanes, a PT-17 Stearman and a motor glider. He rebuilt the Stearman and he enjoyed telling people that he flew with the buzzards. He was awarded the Master Airman Award by the FAA. He will surely be missed by those that knew him. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years Pat, and loving son Ashley and daughter-in-law Nicki, and grandson, James Michael, and Brother Captain Joe Patten. Preceded before him were his parents, Eugene and Eula Mae Patten, a son, Michael E. Patten, two brothers, Herman and William Patten. Visitation will be held at Wilson Community Church on November 1, 2022, from 10 AM until 12 PM with the service starting at 12 PM. Burial will be held at the Eastern Star Cemetery in Wilson.

SO/NWA/DL Capt. Ronald Clement Favaloro

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

SO/NWA/DL Capt. Ronald Clement Favaloro

DECEMBER 13, 1947 – AUGUST 7, 2022

 

The recent October issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine notes the passing of Southern/Northwest/Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Ronald Clement Favaloro, age 74.  Captain Favaloro first joined Southern Airways 04-03-1978 and made the various mergers retiring with Delta Air Lines in 2012.

 

To view the obituary online please visit

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bartlett-tn/ronald-favaloro-10879091

 

Obituary : Ronald Clement Favaloro was born on 13 December 1947 in New Orleans, LA, to Angelo and Lois Favaloro. He died at the age of 74 on August 7, 2022 in Collierville, TN, where he had been a resident for over 25 years.

 

Ron spent his childhood in New Orleans, graduating from East Jefferson High School in 1965. He went on to earn an electrical engineering degree at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA and remained a rabid LSU fan to the end. GEAUX TIGERS! Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force, where he learned to fly which had been his childhood dream. He flew the C-130 aircraft and attained the rank of Captain. Ron was honorably discharged in 1978 and was immediately hired by Southern Airways. He had a 34 year long career flying many different aircraft and retired in 2012 from Delta Airlines. His last and favorite aircraft was the Airbus A330. He loved both seeing new places and meeting new crewmembers. His other love was boating, especially if he had a load of teenagers to throw from the tube.

 

Ron married Deborah Bruggenthies on March 8, 1986. They have two children, Angela Henderson (Hunter) of Collierville, TN, and Anthony Favaloro (Shelby) of West Lafayette, Indiana. He found great joy in his family and was overjoyed to welcome grandchildren, Asher Henderson and Roman Favaloro, in his last years. After retirement, he and Deborah enjoyed traveling, whether by air, on a cruise ship, or “roughing it” in their camper, the destination was unimportant compared to the time spent with family and friends.

 

Ronald became a Christian, trusting Jesus to be his Lord and Savior in 1985. He faithfully served the body of Christ in different capacities from then until God called him home. Ron was known for his love of others and his encouraging words and prayers. He will be greatly missed by both his family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Ron's wish was that a donations would be made to Life Choices of Memphis.

 

A visitation for Ronald will be held Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Living Hope Church, 345 Keough Drive, Piperton, TN 38017. A funeral service will occur Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 345 Keough Drive, Collierville, TN 38017. A committal service will occur Monday, August 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Memphis Memory Gardens, 6444 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis, TN 38134.

 

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

NWA/DL F/O Derek Roland Cox

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL F/O Derek Roland Cox

December 16, 1965 - August 22, 2022

 

The recent October issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine notes the passing of Northwest/Delta Air Lines pilot F/O Derek Roland Cox, age 56.  Derek joined Northwest Airlines 05-04-1998 and made the merger with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Sara and their children.

To share memories online please visit

https://www.greenwoodfuneralhomes.com/obituary/derek-cox

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

Obituary : arrangements in the care of Greenwood Funeral Home of Fort Worth, Texas…..

Derek Roland Cox, 56, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, in Fort Worth Texas after a long-fought battle with early onset Alzheimer’s.

 

Derek was born Dec. 16, 1965, in Fort Worth, Texas and spent his childhood in Haltom City, Texas. As he grew up, he loved and took great pride in playing baseball and football. So much so he requested to be buried with his football jersey. He always told stories about his friends in high school sports and all the great memories they shared. After high school, Derek attended the University of Texas at Arlington before transferring to Southeastern Oklahoma State University to pursue a career in flying. He always knew he wanted to be a pilot for as long as he could remember because of his many trips with his dad, Frank Roland, to Carswell Air Force Base. After completing school Derek was hired with American Eagle, Carnival Airlines, and Northwest Airlines which became part of Delta Airlines where he worked until his diagnosis. Shortly after beginning work at Northwest Airlines in 1998, he decided he was ready to “settle down” in his early thirties after many years of making very thrilling (many would say dangerous) memories with his friends in the air while off duty as commercial pilots. His idea of “settling down” involved a beautiful flight attendant that he somehow suckered into marrying him (yes, he would say that) after being stuck in the plane with her during a maintenance delay. He worked up the courage to ask her for her number while on the plane (he still has the piece of paper she wrote it on), and the rest is history. Derek and Sara were married on May 22, 1999, and their daughter Anna was born later that year. About five and a half years later, Derek and Sara had their son Gunnar which completed their family even though Derek would’ve had 10 kids if Sara would have agreed. His family always made fun of him for being like an old woman when he saw a baby, always wanting to talk to it and hold it even if it was a stranger’s child. Derek loved his family more than anything and was a great provider and protector. In his free time, he enjoyed practicing Jiu Jitsu and Tae Kwon Do in which he earned a black belt. He also loved spending time out on the lake with his friends and family and ended up living his last few years in a house on Eagle Mountain Lake where he could enjoy it right in his backyard each day. He will be greatly missed and will always be thought of anytime his family hears a loud boat engine or sees a plane fly by. Derek never thought of death as being sad, and although he loved his life, he knew that there was a better place waiting for him.

 

Derek is survived by his wife, Sara; their son, Gunnar; their daughter, Anna and her husband, Brett; his sister, Misty and her husband, Bryan, their boys Slade, Jake, Jaxon and Shane; his mother, Ginger Cox; and many more loving family members.

 

Derek was preceded in death by his dad, Frank Roland; and his grandparents, Maggie and Bob Bradley.

NC/NWA Capt. Philip John Soderlind

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NC/NWA Capt. Philip John Soderlind    

June 19, 1934 - August 22, 2022

 

The recent October issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine notes the passing of retired North Central/Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Philip John Soderlind, age 88, of Scottsdale, Arizona.   Widowed in 2018, Phil is survived by their children and grandchildren.

Links to both John and his wife Marian’s obituaries are available online at   https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/25688457/philip-j-soderlind   and

 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/azcentral/name/marian-soderlind-obituary?id=1958375

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

Obituary : Philip John Söderlind, a retired airline pilot and the loving husband of Marian “Rusty” Söderlind, passed away on August 22, 2022, at his home.

 

Philip was born in 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to first-generation Swedish parents, Eleanor Bymark and Dr. Ragnar Söderlind. Philip spent his formative years in Minneapolis and long summers and vacations at the family cabin in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. The cabin was a special place for the family as it was designed and built in 1924 by his father, Ragnar. During his extended stays in Marine on St. Croix, Philip enjoyed constructing makeshift boats, fishing, and playing badminton with his two older brothers. During the winter months, Philip would deer hunt along the river with his friend Tom Burris. 

 

Phil, as he was known to friends and family, grew to love mechanics and engines. As a teenager, Phil constructed a hot rod from a 1935 Ford. The vehicle was featured in a popular hot rod magazine of the time. His early interests in cars and motorcycles led to a fascination with aeronautics. Phil began flying lessons at age 16, quickly moving from small single engine planes to twin engine DC-3’s. He was hired by North Central Airlines in 1956. At North Central, Phil was quickly promoted to captain at only 23 years of age. Phil’s career in the airline industry spanned over four decades.  He flew everywhere in the continental United States, Osaka, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Australia. He became a leader in his field, piloting large 747-200 jumbo jets and eventually being hired to write operation manuals for the Boeing 757.

 

While stationed in Chicago, Phil met a young flight attendant named Marian “Rusty” Morgan. Rusty loved to tell the story of how she had a crush on the handsome captain and would trade flights with her fellow flight attendants to acquire more time around Philip. Philip and Rusty fell in love and eventually got married in 1966 and started a family. The young family moved from the Chicago area and settled in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1976. Rusty & Phil were married for over 50 years until Rusty passed away, due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease, in 2018.

 

Phil retired on his birthday, June 19, 1994, and began secondary careers. He worked for NATCO in Eagan, Minnesota, training new pilots. While at NATCO, Philip met Aviv Kivity, co-founder of Avionitek, a software company which developed the first onboard flight computer. Phil worked with the Israeli company over several years, consulting on pilot interaction with computer technology.

 

In Phil’s later years, always looking for ways to learn new skills, he devoted his spare time to purchasing and repairing all kinds of mechanical clocks. He had a special interest in cuckoo clocks. He would often repair clocks for his neighbors and would sometimes give them away as gifts. Well known in his local community, Phil left everyone who met him, including the postman, dry cleaner, dog groomer, housekeeper, & financial advisor with fond memories and kind words for him.

 

Philip was a well-known animal lover throughout his life, always having at least one dog. His last beloved dog, Toby, was by his side when he passed away at home.  

 

Philip is survived by his two children, Jenny Ouimette and Philip Soderlind II, as well as grandchildren: Nelson, Griffin, Hudson, Bennett, Matt, Chris, Jake, Nancy, and Henry.

 

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….late wife Marian V, Soderlind 

 MARIAN SODERLIND OBITUARY

Marian "Rusty" Soderlind 1941-2018

- - Daughter of William and Dorothy Morgan, Marian "Rusty" Soderlind passed away on Saturday July 21st. She was 76 years old.

Born in 1941, Rusty was raised in the steel town of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. She had two brothers, William and Douglas Morgan. At the age of 18, Rusty left Aliquippa for Chicago, Illinois to work for the airlines. It was during her time as a flight attendant for North Central airlines that she met and fell in love with Captain Philip Soderlind. Marian spent several years accompanying passengers on DC 3 flights throughout the Midwest until marrying Philip Soderlind in Colorado Springs in 1966. They had two children, Jennifer and Philip II, and settled into a home in Arlington Heights, Illinois. In 1976, the family moved to Scottsdale AZ, where she raised her children and became part of her local community. She was an excellent hostess and friend. As her children became older, Rusty started a second career as a successful tour guide, which she enjoyed until her retirement in the 2006. Rusty loved games, music and dancing. She would occasionally spend time at the local casinos. Later in life, she was given a dog by her daughter. Her dog, Toby, became a much loved pet among family and friends. Rusty trained Toby to do many tricks, entertaining friends and her 8 grandchildren during visits.

 

Marian spent half of the year in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota at a cabin built by her husband's father. It was in Minnesota that Rusty honed her skill of acquiring antiques at various auctions and estate sales. Rusty spent a great deal of time decorating and entertaining family and friends at the Minnesota cabin.

 

Rusty was known in both Arizona and Minnesota as a generous friend, adoring wife, and loving mother and grandmother.

 

 

NWA CAPT. THOMAS JOHN CALLAHAN

 

~ IN MEMORY

NWA CAPT. THOMAS JOHN CALLAHAN

OCTOBER 31, 1938 – JULY 4, 2022

 

The recent October issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine notes the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain THOMAS JOHN CALLAHAN, age 83, of Kirkland, Washington.  Captain Callahan joined Northwest Airlines 09-09-1968. 

To share memories online please visit   https://obituaries.neptunesociety.com/obituaries/lynnwood-wa/thomas-callahan-10834927   

Condolences may be sent to the family at

836 2nd Ave Apt 303

Kirkland, WA 98033

         Thank you,

         ~ Carol for the PCN

NWA Captain Douglas Alan Holtan & wife Gail

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Captain Douglas Alan Holtan

April 22, 1943 ~ October 16, 2022

From the RNPA group we learn of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Douglas Alan 'Doug' Holtan, age 79.  Captain Holtan joined Northwest Airlines 03-15-1965.  Widowed just one year ago, Doug is survived by his children and their families.

Obituaries for both Doug and Gail are posted below…..here are the Star Tribune news links:

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000440025/?fullname=douglas-alan-doug-holtan

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000405166/

The Holtans had most recently resided in Forest Lake, Minnesota:

7735 N Shore Cir N # N , Forest Lake, MN 55025

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

 

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000440025/?fullname=douglas-alan-doug-holtan

OBITUARY : Holtan, Douglas (Doug) Alan 79 died on October 16, 2022. Born and raised in Minneapolis, MN, Doug attended Washburn High School, class of '61, later moving to a home on Forest Lake. He was generous, kind, honest, and fun-loving. Captain Holtan was a career NWA pilot from March 1965 to April 2003. He enjoyed investing, fishing, the BWCA, and spending time and traveling with his wife, family, and friends. His passion for nature was passed on to all his children/ grandchildren. You could always find him up for a late night chat, cleaning the kitchen, and puttering around the house. He loved the simple things. Doug was preceded in death in 2021 by beloved wife Gail (Solberg) Holtan, parents Chester Hanley and Gladys V. (Lynn) Holtan, brother Lynn "Skip" Holtan. Doug is survived by daughters Tracy Holtan, Katie (Holtan) Philippi (Chris); brother Mark Holtan; grandchildren Dominik Ellena (Hadley), Savanna Ellena, Tori Philippi, Maggie Philippi, Isabella McCormick, Riley Philippi, and great-granddaughter Ivy Ellena. Private Celebration of Life service will be held. Memorials preferred to YMCA of the North, NW 5901, P.O. Box 1450, Minneapolis, MN 55485. ymcanorth.org/… or Salvation Army give.salvationarmyusa.org/ways-to-give/  …

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  https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000405166/

wife : Gail Kathryn Holtan

March 21, 1944 ~ October 7, 2021

Holtan, Gail Kathryn (Solberg) Skier, biker (Tuesday biking group), sailor, traveler, member of the National Ski Patrol for 40 yrs, volunteer wedding coordinator at Faith Lutheran Church in Forest Lake for 18 yrs, and an avid bridge player. Gail had many circles of cherished friends. If you ever received a highlighted article from Gail, you knew she truly cared for you. Gail passed away on Oct 7, 2021 at age 77. Preceded in death by parents R. Bernard and Ethel (Saari) Solberg. Survived by beloved husband of 57 years, Douglas Holtan; children Tracy Holtan, Katie (Holtan) Philippi (Chris Philippi): sister Berdine (Solberg) Lakotas; brothers Orris Solberg, Roger Solberg: grandchildren Dominik Ellena, Savanna Ellena, Tori Philippi, Maggie Philippi, Isabella McCormick and Riley Philippi…………..

NWA Capt. Keith L. Sterling

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Keith L. Sterling

September 27, 1941 - October 5, 2022

 

Notice of passing ….retired Northwest Airlines pilot and  RNPA member Captain Keith Leroy Sterling, age 81.  Captain Sterling joined Northwest Airlines 06-16-1969.  He is survived by his wife Virginia “Ginny” and his son Mike (Laura).

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit

https://henrywanderson.com/obituaries/keith-l-sterling/5204/ 

The obituary is also available for viewing online at

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000439073/?fullname=keith-l-sterling

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

36 Barkley Cir Apt 125

Fort Myers, FL 33907

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Keith L. Sterling, age 81 of Fort Myers, FL (formerly of Apple Valley, MN), passed away on Oct. 5, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ginny; and son, Mike (Laura).

 

Keith was a very loving, devoted husband and a proud father. A lover of all things outdoors which fueled his desire to travel and see more. In college he earned an Electrical Engineering degree and joined the ROTC. After joining the Air Force, stationed in Selma, AL, he ascended to the rank of Captain as a Flight Instructor for Fighter Pilots in the mid-60s. His love of service to our country made him deeply patriotic. He was active in many volunteer groups and took immense pride in supplying and properly retiring American Flags with the American Legion in Cypress Woods, Florida. Keith was extremely competitive; from betting biggest and most fish caught for the day, driving racecars in Circle track and Drag racing, Hunting, Golf, Billiards, or any fun activity. In 1969 he began his Career at Northwest Airlines; he loved that job so much he would say he felt like he was stealing his paycheck. NWA allowed him to travel the world and see the things he always dreamed of seeing. In Retirement, Ginny and Keith traveled SE Asia and Europe by air and North America in their RV. They both loved time together and with friends. Keith will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

 

Funeral at 11am on Mon., Oct. 17, 2022, at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley, with visitation one hour prior. Interment at Lebanon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Toy’s for Tot’s or any charity that helps families in need.

DL Capt. Lynn Douglas Hudgins

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Lynn Douglas Hudgins

November 13, 1940 - October 19, 2022

 

Notice of passing….retired Delta pilot and Delta Golden Wings member Capt. Lynn Douglas Hudgins, age 81.  Captain Hudgins joined Delta Air Lines 02-03-1969.  He is survived by his wife Linda along with his sons and their families.

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

https://www.davenportfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Lynn-Hudgins/#!/Obituary

Condolences may be sent to the family at:

20 Lighthouse Way Dr

Salem, SC 29676

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Capt. Lynn Douglas Hudgins

Lynn Douglas Hudgins, 81, of Salem, South Carolina, passed away on October 19, 2022.

Lynn was born on November 13,1940 in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Dr. Archibald Perrin Hudgins and Marie Linville Hudgins. He completed high school at Fishburne Military School and attended Davidson College for two years. He then transferred to Presbyterian College, where he was a member of the tennis team, completing his bachelor’s degree in 1962. After college, Lynn enlisted in the U.S. Navy, attending Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, and the U.S. Navy Flight School in Pensacola, Florida. Afterwards, he served for six years as a naval aviator. Lynn continued his career as a pilot for Delta Airlines from 1969 to 2000 rising to the position of Chief Pilot, first in Los Angeles and subsequently in New York City. During his retirement, Lynn loved volunteer work serving with the Lions Club, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), and Firewise in his local community. He never said no to a request for help. Lynn attended Fort Hill Presbyterian Church in Clemson.

 

Lynn is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Linda Sylvester Hudgins; sons, Lynn Douglas (Connie) Hudgins, Jr. and Kenneth Scott (Jennifer) Hudgins; brother, Archibald Perrin Hudgins, Jr.; grandchildren, Oliver (Maureen) Hudgins, Harry Hudgins, Virginia Hudgins, Nathaniel Hudgins, Brandi Berghorn, Jason (Kayla) Berghorn, and Chelsea Berghorn.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to Cottingham House Hospice Care, 390 Keowee School Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.

A private service will be held at a later date. 

https://www.davenportfuneralhome.com/ 

WA/DL Capt. David Ephraim Bates

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. David Ephraim Bates

March 22, 1938 ~ October 15, 2022

 

 

Notice of passing….retired Western/Delta pilot Captain David Ephraim Bates, age 84. Captain Bates joined Western Airlines 04-08-1963 and retired with Delta Air Lines, and was based SLC.  David is survived by his wife Susan, and by his sons and their families.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit

https://www.walker-mortuary.com/obituary/David-Bates 

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

 PO Box 939, 29877 Old Lincoln Hwy , Coalville, UT 84017

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary: David Ephraim Bates, 84, one of the most extraordinary souls to walk the earth, passed away of natural causes on October 15, 2022.

 

David was born on March 22, 1938 in Wanship, Utah, the community that was settled by his ancestors and where he lived and served his entire life.  David grew up working the family farm and herding sheep in the mountains around Wanship. After a stint in the U.S. Air Force, David became an esteemed airline pilot for United Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Western Airlines, and finally Delta Airlines, where he retired after almost 40 years of traveling the world. But his true profession was always farming.  When David was not flying, he was either fixing fences, growing hay, or taking care of his cows and horses.

 

David was a natural musician from his childhood, and mastered several instruments ranging from the tuba to the accordion.  David developed a particular passion for bluegrass music, and played his banjo and guitar almost daily. David entertained the community playing in several bluegrass bands over the years, and was a staple in the Utah bluegrass community.

 

David’s greatest passion and top priority in life was his four boys. He loved them unconditionally, and taught them the value of hard work, honesty, kindness, and music. David was adored and revered by everyone who knew him, and his immense influence will be widely missed. We are all better because of him.

 

David is survived by his wife, Susan Wood Swider Bates, by his four sons, Daniel Ephraim Bates (Kacey and children Calli Jo, Maryssa Ann and Maci Christine), Benjamin Will Bates (Anna and children Bentley Will and Asher Everest), Thomas John Bates, and Taylor Jay Bates (Taylor Lian), and by his siblings, Ernest Allan Bates, Joyce Stembridge (Wendell), Val Bates (Julee), and Charlotte Rehfield (Rich).  David is predeceased by his parents, Fay and Mae Bates.

 

A funeral service will be conducted at the Wanship Ward church building at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, followed by a graveside service at the Wanship Cemetery and a luncheon for family and friends at the Wanship Ward church building directly following the graveside service.

Kathleen “Kathy” Merten Campion

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Kathleen “Kathy” Merten Campion

March 29, 1941 ~ September 21, 2022

 

Notice of passing…..KATHY CAMPION , age 81, wife of RNPA member retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain William “Bill” Charles Campion.

 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/twincities/name/kathy-campion-obituary?n=kathy-campion&pid=203008860

 

Kathy passed away peacefully Sept. 21, 2022.

Daughter of Lawrence and Delores (Drury) Merten, she grew up in Shoreview, MN and graduated from the Convent of the Visitation School in 1959. Kathy attended Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI and the School of Associated Arts in St. Paul, MN. Kathy met her husband, Bill, at a drive-in restaurant in Minneapolis in 1958. They were married March 3, 1962 (60 years). Kathy became a proud Marine Corps wife when Bill entered the Marine Corps March 12, 1962. They began raising their two older children, Chris and Lisa, in duty stations in Florida, Texas, and California before moving back to St. Paul in 1967 when Bill became a pilot for Northwest Airlines. Their two younger children, Colin and Jenna, were born while living in their house on Arlington Ave. by Como Lake before moving into the house| where Kathy grew up on Lake Owasso in Shoreview, MN.

Kathy owned and then managed the Turf Club on University Ave. in St. Paul from 1984 to 1994. In her spare time she volunteered at Visitation and St. Thomas Academy, where her children attended school, organizing clay modeling and craft activities for the Merrie Market. Kathy enjoyed working with her hands and spent hours outside at the lake landscaping and gardening, or in her workshop in the cottage doing woodwork, when she wasn't planning or participating in activities for her granddaughters, Amanda, Ashley, and Bridgette, who visited the lake each summer. When it was time to escape the Minnesota winter weather, Kathy and Bill spent time with friends and family at the Pacifica Resort in Ixtapa, Mexico and at their home in Sun City, AZ where Kathy enjoyed being active in the clay club.

Kathy is survived by her husband Bill; her children, Lisa Holter Ankel (Felix), Colin, and Jenna Dolan (Matt); and her eight grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley and Bridgette Campion, Mitchell Holter, Atticus Ankel, Connor Campion, Sean, and Lara Dolan. She was preceded in death by her eldest daughter Katherine; eldest son Chris; grandson Jack Holter; parents Larry and Delores Merten; and parents-in-law George and Vivian Campion. She will be remembered for her generosity, her ability to easily talk with anyone, and her ever present smile.

A memorial service is planned at St. Odilia Catholic Church in Shoreview, MN on Saturday, October 22nd at 11am. In lieu of flowers or memorials, please support Visitation School at www.visitation.net

SO/NWA Capt. Daniel Luther Crumbliss

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

SO/NWA Capt. Daniel Luther Crumbliss

March 1, 1943 - October 11, 2022

 

Notice of passing ….retired Southern Airways/Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Daniel "Danny" Luther Crumbliss, age 79.

Preceded in death by his wife Jana and his daughter Tara, Captain Crumbliss is survived by his brother Richard and other extended family members. 

Obituary sites are available online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/daniel-crumbliss-obituary?id=36807113

and at

https://www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com/obituaries/Daniel-Danny-Crumbliss/#!/TributeWall

 

Obituary : DANIEL “DANNY” LUTHER CRUMBLISS

Danny Crumbliss passed away peacefully, Tuesday October 11, 2022, at The Farms in Collierville, TN.

Danny was born on March 1, 1943, in Macon, GA. He attended Willingham High School

and was a straight "A" student, graduating in 1961. Danny played football, was president

of the Beta Club, a member of the school newspaper and active in the Boy Scouts as an

Explorer and Program Chairman. As Midshipman in the USNR, he was awarded a Naval

Football Scholarship to Rice University.

After college Danny worked driving a Coca-Cola truck. It was then he decided to become

a pilot. He attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University where he graduated and

eventually became the youngest Captain ever at Southern Airways. Danny would continue

working in the industry for 35 years. During his career Danny served as the Northwest

Airlines Union President. Additionally, the last three years with Northwest Danny was

Captain on what was then the largest passenger plane in service, the Boeing 747-400,

serving Europe and Asia.

In March of 1973 Danny married, Jana Christine (Walker) and in 1977 they adopted a

beautiful daughter, Tara Christine. Danny was devoted to his family and taking care of

them was his priority. Their home was the hub of many family and social events for years to follow.

Danny loved golf and archeology. He enjoyed golfing almost daily with numerous ‘golf

buddies’. As an archeology enthusiast, Danny traveled to Peru where he spent three

seasons excavating mummies in the Atacama Desert of Peru. In addition, Danny enjoyed

hunting with his dogs and was a skilled photographer.

Danny was very social and enjoyed memberships in the Arkansas Archeological Society,

Airline Pilots Association, the Wetlands and Waterfowl Conservation Group, and Ducks Unlimited.

Danny was a kind-hearted and giving man and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Danny is preceded in death by his parents Roscoe Conklin Crumbliss and Pearl

Magdalene (Graves), sister Caroline June Martin (Crumbliss), wife Jana Christine

Crumbliss (Walker), and daughter Tara Christine Crumbliss.

Danny is survived by his brother Richard Luther Crumbliss, (m) Gheri Crumbliss of

Crawfordville, FL and sister in-law Anita Hastings of Memphis, Tennessee. Danny has

seven nieces and nephews: Robert Crumbliss (m) Linda of Palmetto Bay, FL; Donald

Crumbliss (m)Michelle of Tallahassee, FL; Cindy Meadows (Crumbliss) of Atlanta, GA;

Sherry Cass (Martin) of Newark, OH; Renea Durand (Martin) of Fort Myers, FL; Blake

Shannon of Memphis, TN; Keli Meyers (Williams) (m) Mike Meyers of Belleville, WI.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 18 at Memorial Park

Funeral Home, Memphis, TN with visitation beginning at 1:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation are welcome.

To view the service online, please click on the link below

http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/79825/hash:213ADD2E90790928

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38119. (901) 767-8930.

Memorial Park Funeral and Cemetery (TN) created a Webcast in memory of

Daniel "Danny" Luther Crumbliss

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https://www.memorialparkfuneralandcemetery.com/obituaries/Jana-Crumbliss-32960/#!/TributeWall

 

Jana Christine Crumbliss

January 3, 1948 - November 15, 2015

 

Obituary for Jana Christine Crumbliss

Jana Christine Crumbliss, aged 67, of Collierville passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. Jana was born and raised in Marked Tree, AK. Jana spent some of her happiest years as a flight attendant for Southern Airways where she met her husband. In 1988, Jana’s gigawatt smile never left her face during her time as Cotton Carnival, Princess in the Krewe of Ptah. However, Jana’s greatest joy and the center of her life was motherhood; she raised a beautiful, talented daughter, Tara Christine Crumbliss, who preceded Jana in death in 2012. Jana had a personality as bright as the sun and touched all of those that knew her with her generous heart. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Daniel Crumbliss, her sister, her brother and many other family members who will miss her dearly.