~ IN MEMORY ~
Navy veteran, NWA Capt. James Philip Pattie
NOVEMBER 7, 1935 – OCTOBER 5, 2022
Notice of passing….retired Northwest Airlines
pilot Captain James Philip “Phil” Pattie, age 86. Phil joined Northwest Airlines 01-23-1967. He is survived by his wife Karen, and by his
children and grandchildren
The obituary for James Philip Pattie and four family
photos may be viewed online at
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/mesa-az/james-pattie-10960288
Arrangements were entrusted to
Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care,
AZ.
Obituary : James Philip Pattie
James Philip “Phil” Pattie passed away October 5,
2022 in Mesa, AZ at the age of 86. Phil was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, on
November 7, 1935, the son of James Warren Pattie and Helen Ruth Wilkinson
Pattie.
He attended public schools in Marshalltown and
graduated from the University of Iowa in 1958. Following college, he entered
the U.S. Navy through the Naval Officer Candidate Program. While serving in the
Navy, he completed the Navy Flight Training Program becoming a designated Naval
Aviator. His 9 years of service included duty in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Far
East. Following his military service, he worked for Northwest Airlines for 29
years, retiring as a Boeing 757 Captain.
Phil was predeceased by Charlene Annette
Hyde/Pattie, the mother of their three children, James David Pattie of Lake
Forest, IL, Robin Annette Kellogg of Plymouth, MN, and Christopher Read Pattie
of Port Washington, NY. He was also predeceased by wife Sara Mae Moffitt/Pattie.
He is survived by wife Karen Rae Harris/Pattie of Mesa and sister Mary K. Wells
of Ames, IA.
Phil is most proud of the success and happiness of
his three children and six grandchildren and the long-lasting friendships
acquired over his lifetime. He is especially thankful for the loving care from
Karen and their adorable pup, Bella.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet at The
Red Mountain Ranch Country Club in Phil's memory at a time to be announced.
