NWA Capt. Robert A. Wolf

 Update with online obituary information for NWA Capt. Robert Aaron Wolf

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-wolf-obituary?id=51929923

  

ROBERT WOLF OBITUARY

Robert Aaron (Bob) Wolf, 85, of Fort Myers, FL and Apple Valley, passed away April 21st in hospice near his home in Fort Myers, with his family and friends by his side. Born in Paterson, NJ on May 28, 1937, he was the son of the late Harold Wolf and Lilian Weiss Wolf. Mr. Wolf was preceded in death by wives, Suzanne Wolf Dionne and Adrianne Kelfer Wolf; and brothers, Jack (Myra) and Martin. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Wolf (Ken) Hawkinson of Lakeville, MN; grandchildren; Nicholas Hawkinson and Sarah Hawkinson; sister, Andrea Wolf (Jay) Kalish; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Mr. Wolf is a graduate of Fairlawn High School (NJ). He then enlisted in the US Air Force and attended Aviation Cadet Pilot Training. Mr. Wolf was commissioned a Second Lieutenant and awarded silver wings in June 1959. While on active duty he was stationed in Goose Bay AB, Labrador, Canada; Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS; Mather AFB, Sacramento, CA; and Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage, AK. In October 1968, he was hired by Northwest Airlines and flew in various positions on the B-707, B-727, B-747, B-757. After almost 30 years with NWA, Bob retired in Honolulu, HI in May 1997 as a Captain on the DC-10. In retirement Bob enjoyed golfing, fishing and meeting up with friends for cigars, scotch, and conversation about the latest political shenanigans. Graveside service 9:30 am, WEDNESDAY, May 24th, FT. SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY, (Assembly Lane #4) 7601 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis. A gathering of family and friends will be held following the internment.

 

Published by Hodroff-Epstein Memorial Chapel - Minneapolis on May 15, 2023.

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. Robert A. Wolf

May 28, 1937 ~ April 21, 2023

 

This news comes to us from the Retired Northwest Airlines Pilot group/RNPA…..the passing of retired USAF Maj. And retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Robert Aaron Wolf, age 85.  Widowed in May of 2012, Captain Wolf is survived by his daughter Deborah and her family.

 

NWA pilot Robert A. Wolf, age 85, died April 21, 2012 of pneumonia and

kidney failure. Bob was hired by NWA on October 07, 1968. At the time of his

death Bob resided in Ft. Myers, Florida.  

Bob Wolf is survived by his daughter Deborah Wolf who plans to have her

father interred at Ft. Snelling. Details will be shared once plans are laid.

With respect and a shared loss for our colleague Robert Wolf,  

     Bill Day

……………………………….

Spouse : Adrianne Wolf

August 18, 1943 - May 21, 2012

Adrianne Wolf (Kelfer), age 68, of Apple Valley, formerly of Honolulu, HI, passed away May 21, 2012 after a long battle with myelofibrosis. Preceded in death by parents, Julius & Mina Kelfer. Survived by husband, Robert; step-daughter, Deborah (Kenneth) Hawkinson…………….. Adrianne was born in San Antonio, TX, graduated from the University of Texas, and had a successful career with IBM……………..interred FT. SNELLING NATIONAL CEMETERY

DL Capt. Kenneth V. Sollberger

 Updated obituary for DL Capt. Kenneth Sollberger…………..

https://www.bagnellfuneralhome.com/obituaries/kenneth-sollberger-sr

Kenneth Vaughan Sollberger Sr.

July 9, 1940 — April 18, 2023

Mandeville, LA

 

 

Kenneth Vaughan Sollberger passed away of pancreatic cancer on April 18, 2023 at the age of 82 in his Mandeville, LA home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Marie Fulgham Sollberger; his loved brother L. Albert Sollberger, Jr. (Dianne); and his cherished children, K. Vaughan Sollberger, Jr. (Stefani); Peter R. Sollberger (Edie); Meredith H. Harmon (Jason); and Meagan H. Garcia (Mike). He is also survived by his five adored grandchildren: Avery P. Sollberger, Adelaide V. Sollberger, Luke F. Harmon, Sawyer R. Sollberger, and Macie M. Garcia. Loved nephews and niece L. Craig Sollberger (Dee); Brian D. Sollberger (Sandy); and Laurie S. Thomas.  He was born July 29, 1940 in Jackson, MS and preceded in death by his parents L. Albert “Solly” Sollberger, Sr.  and Mary Ann “Maw Maw” Hegwood.

 

He spent his childhood in Slidell, LA graduating from Slidell High School in 1958.  For his entire life, the marshes of the Rigolets, waters of Lake Pontchartrain, and swamps of Pearl River provided him adventures of fishing, shrimping, crabbing, and hunting with family and friends. He worked for his Uncle Jules at Lonestar Cement Tugboats on the MS River while attending LSU. He lived in the ‘LSU Stadium’ Student Dorm, graduating in 1963.

 

Ken married Martha Randolph Blackman in 1964 and began his service in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He served as a Lt. Navy Pilot stationed on the U.S.S. Shangri-La in the Pacific. Later he joined the rare breed of Navy Hurricane Hunters serving as Commander through 1969. He and his crew flew through & directly into the eye of the worst storms on earth while collecting crucial data to protect lives & property, as he did during Hurricane Camille in August 1969.

 

He was employed by Delta Airlines for 31 years from 1969-2000 retiring as Captain on the B-767. He made many lifelong airline friends taking them to his fish camps for wonderful days of shrimping, duck hunting, fishing, crabbing, and shucking oysters.

 

In 1992, Ken married Marie, Delta Flight Attendant, and they blended their two families that have shared much love and adventures together over the years. He thoroughly enjoyed his post-retirement fishing and hunting for 23 years...especially teaching his grandkids, when they would listen, as he often said. He was a serious competitor for the past 18 years in the Northshore Lake Pontchartrain Fishing Rodeo, especially enjoying their weigh-ins and fish stories.  He holds the current Rodeo Records for Flounder (7.2# in 2010) and Calcutta (14.22# also in 2010).

 

He was a man of varied interests - operated two shrimp boats; a voracious reader and daily crossword, sudoku & wordle enthusiast; lifelong hunter & fisherman from an early age; loved his many Labrador Retrievers; built cypress pirogues; gardened & grafted camellias in his lovely backyard filled with birds & hummers; followed LSU sports faithfully & energetically; widely known for his highly prized Christmas Gifts of homemade salsa; teacher of card games & dominoes to his competitive grandchildren.  Most of all, he was a devoted, loving, patient and generous Husband, Father, Granddad and Uncle who treasured most in life “his time spent with his family”.  He was so thankful for his full life and his wise & giving spirit will be greatly missed by all that knew him. His Celebration of Life will be on May 20, 2023.  Those wishing to make a contribution in Ken’s memory, please know that St. Jude’s Hospital was his most beloved charity.

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Subject: death of DL Capt. Kenneth V. Sollberger, age 82

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Kenneth V. Sollberger

July 29, 1940 ~ April 18, 2023

 

From friends and family we have learned of the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Kenneth Vaughan Sollberger, age 82.  Following his time with the Navy, Captain Sollberger joined Delta Air Lines 10-17-1969 and retired with 30+ years of service for Delta.  Ken was DFW based, but had resided in Louisiana for many, many years.  He is survived by his wife Marie who was a former Delta F/A. 

Condolences may be sent to the Sollberger family at

827 Beau Chene Dr

Mandeville, LA 70471

 

It is my understanding that a Celebration of Life event is being planned….please look for details to follow.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Joyce Anne Browne, wife of WA/DL Capt. Paul D. Browne

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Joyce Anne Browne, wife of WA/DL Capt. Paul D. Browne

May 9, 1937 ~ April 2023

 

….sharing sad news from the Browne family….the passing of Joyce Anne Browne, age 85, wife of retired Western/Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Paul Dennis Browne.  Miss Joyce Anne Kipp and then Navy Ensign Paul Dennis Browne were united in marriage July 30, 1960 in Kentucky.  Paul joined Western Airlines 10-30-1967 and was based LAX, and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1996 based 030/CVG at the time of his retirement.  Joyce is survived by her husband Paul, and by their children and their children’s families.

Condolences may be sent to the family at

225 MOUNT HERMON RD SPC 158

SCOTTS VALLEY CA 95066-4015

 

Arrangements are not yet known…..as more is learned we will pass it along.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN  

NWA Capt. Claud Leslie Johnson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Claud Leslie Johnson

January 24, 1925 ~ April 8, 2023

 

From the Northwest Airlines Pilots group/rnpa-forum site……………..

NWA Captain Claud 'Les' Johnson, age 98, died on April 8, 2023 in

Lindstrom, MN. Les was born in Taylor's Falls, MN in 1925 and grew up in

Shafer, Minnesota where he was the youngest of five children. During WWII

Les served as a Naval Aviator and after the war was hired by NWA on July 11,

1949. His extensive range of aircraft flown at NWA will be covered in his

forthcoming RNPA obituary.

  

I had the pleasure of flying with Les on the DC-10 early upon its arrival on

property at NWA. Trips with Les remain some of my best NWA flying memories.

Les went onto fly the 747 Classic and I believe flew as Second Officer on

the 747 Classic after his age 60 Captain mandatory retirement.  

Les was laid to rest on April 15, 2023 in Lindstrom, MN.

Our colleague was truly a gentlemen's gentleman.  

Bill Day

 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/claud-johnson-obituary?id=51609477 

Claud Leslie (Les) Johnson died at the age of 98.

He was born in 1925 and was from Shafer. He attended Chi-Hi high school and served in the Navy. Les worked for Northwest Airlines.

Les is survived by his sons Steve and Daniel Johnson, his daughters Susan Ewert and Jennifer Munger. Preceding him in death were his wife Lillian Bloom and son Gregory Johnson.

 

https://www.grandstrandfh.com/obituaries/Claud-Leslie-Les-Johnson?obId=27692324

Claud Leslie "Les" Johnson

January 24, 1925 - April 08, 2023

Claud Leslie (Les)Johnson was born in Taylor’s Falls in 1925 and grew up in Shafer, Minnesota

where he was the youngest of five children. He walked through a wooded lot to the Shafer

elementary school and later attended Chi-Hi where he played basketball and 6-man football. To

make ends meet during the Depression, Less family raised guinea pigs in their basement and

would sell the ‘pigs’ to the University of Minnesota.

Les fell in love with Lillian Bloom when he heard her sing with the Junior Mission Band of Center

City Lutheran Church. Les saw stars when Lillian sat next to him in the back seat of the bus going

to High School basketball games. Les’ mom rode in the front of the same bus, as a chaperone.

During World War II, Les enlisted in the Navy and he loved it. He appreciated the structure and

three square meals a day. It was where Les learned to fly airplanes, following in the footsteps of

his older brother, Darrel But Les experienced tragedy,when Darrell was killed while serving on

an aircraft carrier in the Pacific.

In 1945 near the end of the war, while Les was stationed in Corpus Christi, Texas, Lillian took the

train from Minnesota to visit Les. They got married with three people in attendance in addition to

the pastor and his wife, who played the organ. Les was under-age and had to call his mother in

Shafer to get permission to get married, which was enthusiastically granted.

Sorrow struck again when Les and Lil’s first child was born with Down’s syndrome. But Gregory

Brought joy to their hearts with his affectionate nature and his energetic dancing. Gregory turned

heads with his robust singing of Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus.

Les and Lil went on to have four more children, 13 grand-children, and over 20 greatgrandchildren and great-great grandchildren, with more on the way.

After the war Les continued flying, doing some crop dusting in Montana. In 1950 Les signed on

with Northwest Airlines. In those early days, Les was laid off every winter when the airline

suspended operation. One of Les’ early flights was to Tokyo, Japan. Les would fly a DC-4 with

three stops for re-fueling. The stops were Edmonton, Anchorage, and Shimya, an Aleutian island.

In his later career, he flew747s to Tokyo and beyond.

Les took a temporary position flying for Olympic airlines and lived with Lil and the youngest

children for a short time in Athens, Greece. In 1975, Les’ flying career was interrupted when he

had a stroke while flying a plane home from Chicago. Eventually, Les was able to rejoin the airline

when he recovered from the stroke.

After retirement, Les bought an Aeronca airplane that had two seats and a top speed of 80 mph.

Les kept it at the airport in Osceola, Wisconsin.

Les was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings, his wife Lillian, and son, Gregory. He is

survived by son, Steve (wife Jerri),son Daniel (wife, Susan), daughter Susan Ewert(husband

James), and daughter Jennifer Munger (husband, Scott).

Les has always had a strong faith and has trusted in the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Because of his faith in Christ, he has always been active in church activities and loved to study the

Bible. Les has entered into the arms of Jesus.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can in memory of Les Johnson to:

Wycliffe Bible Translators

P.O. Box 628200

Orlando, FL 32862

WA/DL Capt. Robert Thomas Brees

~ IN MEMORY ~     

USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. Robert Thomas Brees

November 6, 1936 ~ May 1, 2021

 

…..belated notice…..retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Robert Thomas Brees, age 84.  From what I can find….Bob was born in Ohio, raised/graduated from high school in California, attended San Diego State College, received his USAF pilot training and was attached to the 196^th Fighter Squadron ANG stationed at Ontario, attended San Bernardino Valley College, joined Western Airlines 04-25-1963, was based LAX, retired with Delta Air Lines in November 1996 and was based 030/PDX at time of retirement with Delta.   He had most recently resided at 6211 Shady Ln SE, Lacey, WA 98503.

Death notices can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/kitsapsun/name/robert-brees-obituary?n=robert-brees&pid=198543651

https://mccombwagner.com/tribute/all-services/index.html?orderBy=service-date&search=brees

ROBERT THOMAS BREES

Date Of Death: Saturday, May 1, 2021

McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home And Crematory – Shelton

 

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

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

NWA Capt. William Borger Plehal

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. William Borger Plehal

July 20, 1937 – April 14, 2023

 

Notice of passing…..retired Northwest Airlines pilot and RNPA/Retired Northwest Pilots Association member Captain William “Bill” Borger Plehal, age 85.  After his time in the military, Bill joined Northwest Airlines 08-07-1967.  Widowed in April of 2015,  Captain Plehal is survived by his children and their families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-plehal-obituary?id=51663925

also

https://loylessfuneralhomes.com/tribute/details/317703/William-Plehal/obituary.html#tribute-start

 

Obituary : William Borger Plehal

William Borger Plehal, 85, of Land O' Lakes, Florida passed away from aggressive, onset Cancer, on Friday, April 14th, 2023, surrounded by family. William was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1937. He attended Hopkins High school where he was the hockey goalie and loved the Minnesota North Stars. He then joined the United States Air Force. At age 19 he attended a Church social for College Students in Rapid City, South Dakota, where he met his wife, Chyree Fillingham. After Marriage, Bill & Chyree moved several times through the country to various Air Force bases before settling in Minneapolis and then Tampa.

Along the way, they created amazing memories and developed lifelong treasured friends. William was in Strategic Air

Command; 95th bomb wing and flew C-130 and B-52 Aircrafts.  He served 27 years in United States Air Force and retired as Lt. Colonel. From there, William continued his career by entering the Air Force Reserves and then was a Pilot for Northwest Airlines. He worked as a Captain for Northwest Airlines for over 30 years. William was a humble, generous man of few words, with tremendous work ethic and didn't take a single sick day his entire career. He also was a Pilot Instructor in Simulators and ROTC College Air Force Recruiter.

William is preceded in death by his Parents: William and Annie Sophia Plehal; Sister: Lorna Plehal; Brother:

Ben Plehal; and his loving Wife of 55 years: Chyree Plehal.

He is survived by his Children: Suzanne Plehal-Northcutt, Michael Plehal, Julie Plehal, and Jill (Shane) Law;

Sister: Linda (Mike) Hedtke; Nephews: Lee and Paul; Brother-in-law: Gary Fillingham; his Grandchildren:

Dustin (Paris), Caylie (Matt), Spencer, Emily (Cameron), Eric (Nicey), Lindsay, Katie and Jett; and Great

Grandchildren: Aubrey Jo and Kacey Marlae.

William was an avid reader and loved to sail. He loved traveling in an RV, the Minnesota Vikings and

Minnesota Golden Gophers. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and recently a member of Holy

Trinity Lutheran Church in Lutz. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. He

most certainly was a cherished, beloved family man. He was the rock to his family who loved, looked up to,

and respected him greatly.

A true gentleman with integrity would be an understatement. As Bill would say "It is an honor and privilege,"

to serve his family and country with all of his heart.

A Gathering will be held at Loyless Funeral Home, Land O' Lakes, Florida on Thursday, April 27th at 11 AM,

with a Celebration of Life Service at 12 PM.

William will be laid to rest with his Spouse: Chyree at Florida National Cemetery where the family will be

holding a Private Service.

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Obituary of Chyree Plehal

PLEHAL, Chyree Marlae, 78, of Winchester, TN, previously of Tampa, FL, passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 from brain cancer. She was born and raised in Rapid City, SD by her parents, John and Evelyn Fillingham. Attended Cathedral High School, St. Theresa College and St. John McNamara School of Nursing. She met her future husband, Bill Plehal, at age 19 at a church social for college students. They recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. Her husband became an Air Force and airline pilot, so they lived in several locations, including Minnetonka, MN. Her survivors include her husband, four children and eight grandchildren. Daughter, Suzanne L. Northcutt of San Antonio, TX; Michael J. Plehal of Atlanta, GA, Julie J. Hernandez (Edgar) of Kennesaw, GA, and Jill K. Law (Shane) of Odessa, FL. Also, sister Darlene Wallace of New Baltimore, MI and brother, Gary Fillingham of Winchester, TN. She was a precious, wonderful, loving wife, mom, grandmother and friend. A great sense of humor and a quick smile, she was a family jewel………..

DL Capt. Gerald “Jerry” Hollis Bauer

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Gerald “Jerry” Hollis Bauer

October 17, 1937 - April 19, 2023

 

Notice of passing…..retired Delta Air Lines pilot and Delta Golden Wings member Captain Gerald “Jerry” Hollis Bauer, age 85.  Jerry joined Delta Air Lines 01-06-1969 and was based 030/DFW.  He is survived by his wife Vera June, and by his children and their families.

Condolences may be sent to the Bauer family at:

17 Rainstone Drive

Greenville, SC 29615

 

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/27747255/gerald-hollis-bauer also https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/gerald-bauer-obituary?id=51685999 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Gerald Hollis Bauer

Gerald "Jerry" Hollis Bauer, 85, husband of Vera Bauer, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Fred and Lewellen Bellamy Bauer.

Born in West Virginia, life found him quickly in Louisiana where he was raised. Jerry proudly

graduated from LSU. He joined the U.S. Air Force after college in Shreveport, Louisiana and rose

to the rank of Captain of the B-52 bomber. He flew in the Chrome Dome Initiative during the

Cold War. He earned two master's degrees, in English and math. Jerry was a Captain for Delta

Airlines from 1969 for a career of 30 years until his retirement.

In addition to his wife of 32 years, he is survived by four children, Jessica Bauer; Eric Bauer;

Amanda Maura (Harry); and Dan Bauer (Angela);seven grandchildren; and thirteen greatgrandchildren.

I addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Gant and Lynn Thrower.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Texas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at www.parkinson.org .

DL Capt. Richard Merrill Barrett

 Updated obituary information for DL Capt. Richard Merrill Barrett: https://obituaries.charleswsmithandsonsfuneralhome.com/richard-barrett  

 

Richard Merrill Barrett

June 3, 1933 — April 13, 2023

McKinney, Texas

Richard Merrill Barrett, age 89 of McKinney, Texas. Born June 3, 1933 in Santo, Texas to Newell and Clemmie (Crone) Barrett, passed away April 13, 2023 at home with loved ones at his side.

 

Richard grew up on airports in the southwest. His father was a CAA aviation communications specialist in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Aviation was always dear to his heart.

 

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War in the 376th Bomb Wing, a B-29 outfit, in Louisiana as a bayou bush pilot, as a corporate pilot and Major Chief Pilot, Louisiana State Police for Gov. Jimmy Davis.

 

He was employed by Delta Airlines for 31 years, retiring as an International Captain on the McDonald Douglas MD-11.  After retirement Richard continued to fly as a Corporate Jet Captain for 27 years.

 

Proceeded in death by his parents, son Richard Allen Barrett., brother Jack Conrad Barrett. Survived by brother Bill Funderburk, wife, Virginia Schmidt Barrett; four children, Laura, Lisa, Susan and Ruth; grandchildren, Steven Oliver, Joe, Suezanne, Katie Ryan and Nicki Johnson.  Three great grandchildren, Spencer, Hanna, and Grace Oliver.

Family graveside service

Interment at Barrett Cemetery in Mount Pleasant, Texas

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Lone Star Underdogs, 2931 Ridge Road, Suite 100 #170, Rockwall, TX 75032 “In memory of Windy” or donor's choice.

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~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Richard Merrill Barrett

June 3, 1933 - April 13, 2023

 

From friends and colleagues, we learn of the passing of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Richard Merrill Barrett, age 89.  Captain Barrett joined Delta Air Lines 12-18-1961 and was first based Atlanta, then DFW, and LAX prior to retiring. 

Obituary information may be found online at

https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/tx/mckinney/richard-merrill-barrett-16264619

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

2711 Colonial Cir

McKinney, TX 75072

         Thank you,

 Carol for the PCN

 

Richard Merrill Barrett Obituary…………………………..

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Richard Merrill Barrett of McKinney, Texas, born in Santo, Texas, who passed away at the age of 89, on April 13, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

 

He was predeceased by his mother Clemmie Barrett (Crone); his son Richard Allen Barrett; and his brother Jack Conrad Barrett. He is survived by: his father Newell Barrett; his brother Bill Funderburk (Virginia Schmidt Barrett); his daughters, Laura, Lisa, Susan and Ruth; his grandchildren, Steven Oliver, Joe, Suezanne, Katie Ryan and Nicki Johnson; and his great grandchildren, Spencer, Hanna and Grace Oliver.

 

A graveside service was held on Monday, April 17th 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Barrett Cemetery (1734, Mt, Pleasant, TX).

 

In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Lone Star Underdogs, 2931 Ridge Road, Suite 100 #170, Rockwall, TX 75032 "In memory of Windy" or donor's choice.

DL Capt. David Frederick Humphrey

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. David Frederick Humphrey

August 31, 1937 - April 17, 2023

 

Notice of passing…..retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain David Frederick Humphrey, age 85.  Captain Humphrey joined Delta Air Lines 09-03-1968 and was based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Sheila, and by his children and their children’s families.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com/obituary/david-humphrey

also

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/david-humphrey-obituary?id=51676883 

 

Obituary : David F. Humphrey, age 85, of Clarkesville, Georgia went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 17, 2023.

 

Mr. Humphrey was born on August 31, 1937 in Upstate New York to the late David P. and Katherine Follet Humphrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Humphrey and Donald Humphrey.

 

Mr. Humphrey earned his Mechanical Engineering Degree from Clarkson College, in Potsdam, New York. After college, he worked for Western Electric on the DEW line in Alaska for four years. He continued his career in the airline industry where he retired as a Captain from Delta Airlines with over 30 years of dedicated service. David was brilliant with his restoration of tractors and passionate about all things nature including fishing, hunting, and hiking. Along with his wife, Sheila, he volunteered his knowledge and skills as a Certified Fly Fishing Instructor throughout North Georgia. He was a devoted, loyal, loving husband to his beloved wife, Sheila with whom he spent the best 30 years of his life.

 

Survivors include his loving wife, Sheila McGee Humphrey, of the home; sons, George Humphrey, of Tennessee; John Humphrey, of New York; daughters by marriage, Tara Ward, of Alabama; Jill Sullivan, of Georgia; brothers, Ronald Humphrey, of New York; Robert Humphrey, of Florida; sisters, Peggy Morgan, of Florida; Kathy Queen, of New York; grandchildren, Brett Mixon, of Wisconsin; Courtney Ward, of Georgia; Kaylie Raines, of Alabama; Elena Torres, of Georgia; and four great-granddaughters.

 

Mr. Humphrey's wishes were to be cremated and the family will have a private celebration of his life.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made in David's honor to Tunnels to Towers.

 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123

 

 

 

PAA/DL Capt. Leland "Lee" Thomas Larson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Leland "Lee" Thomas Larson

June 28, 1935 - April 7, 2023

 

Notice of passing

…..I believe that Captain Larson started with Pan American 04-24-1967, and retired with Delta Air Lines based NYC.  He is survived by his daughters, also by his stepson and their families.

Obituary information can be found at

https://memorials.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com/leland-larson/5172764/index.php?_ga=2.134455153.1258242274.1681597668-1409165.1681597668 

also 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/leland-larson-obituary?id=51649205

 

Obituary for Leland "Lee" Larson  :  Leland “Lee” Thomas Larson, 87, traded in his pilot wings for golden wings on April 7, 2023, surrounded by 3 generations of family.

 

He was born June 28, 1935, in Grundy Center, Iowa, to Jordan and Mildred Larson. When Lee was a child, his father Jordan became Superintendent of Schools in Mt. Vernon, NY, moving the family from Iowa. In Mt. Vernon, Lee began many lifelong friendships and met Arlene Wood, who would become his wife 35 years later. Lee attended Iowa State University and decided to enroll in the United States Air Force in aviation cadet training, where he served for 10 years, flew in Vietnam and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

 

In 1960 he married Catherine (Cathy) Kurtessis and they had 4 beautiful daughters, Victoria, Jennifer, Kristen and Andrea. They moved from New York to California and settled in Plantation, Florida. Although he had originally planned to stay in the Air Force, moving around with a family of 6 was not enticing anymore so Lee decided to pursue being an airline pilot. Lee began flying with Pan American World Airways in 1969. He and Cathy divorced after 18 years of marriage and Lee moved to Key Largo.

 

In 1982 Lee flew to NY and a childhood friend, Tony, reunited Lee with Arlene, who was also divorced and had one child, Greg. Lee and Arlene married and shortly after planning their life together were surprised with the news of beautiful 5th daughter, Laura. Lee, Arlene and Laura traveled around the world, living in many places including Berlin, Germany when the Berlin Wall fell. Lee was fortunate in being able to switch to Delta before Pan Am went out of business and flew for Delta for 10 years. They settled in Georgia and stayed there to raise Laura. Lee was delighted when Laura attended University of Georgia, mainly because of their football team whose games Lee always looked forward to.

 

After Arlene’s passing, Lee moved to Huntersville, NC to be closer to Laura and her husband, Joe, especially in support of their new family with the welcoming of two children and to grow close to his new grandchildren. Lee joined Bethel Church in Huntersville where he felt very supported and greatly enjoyed the sermons, whether in person or online. Through his career and vacations, Lee traveled all over the world and at the age of 83, had one more item to check off his bucket list, stepping foot on the only continent he hadn’t yet, Antarctica. He and his daughter, Victoria, traveled to Argentina and then sailed the seas to Antarctica, where they walked amongst the penguins and delighted in the icy sights.

 

During the pandemic and through health challenges and treatments, his daughter Andrea came to live with him. Lee called Andrea his guardian angel and she provided him with the best quality of life possible until his last breath.

 

Leland was an incredible husband to Arlene, as well as a dedicated and loving father and grandfather. He took great pride in his Norwegian heritage, holding a deep appreciation for such on behalf of his beloved mother who traced the family back to the day of the first Nordic King Harold. He also sought to walk in his father, Colonel Jordan Larson's, footsteps in aviation carrying on his honorable legacy in flying for the USAF. He enjoyed catching up with pals, visiting family and discussing politics. He was a true gentleman, generous, forgiving and fiercely patriotic. He loved his conservative news, had a baseball cap to represent all his interests, loathed robo-callers and, overall, had the most positive outlook on life. He continually wished for all of his family to be healthy and happy and he dreamed that in his children’s lifetime there would be established congressional term limits. Lee will be deeply missed by all of those who knew him and his daughters will always remain full of gratitude, respect, love and great pride for their father.

 

Blue Skies and Tailwinds to Leland forever.

 

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Arlene Wood Larson, parents, his siblings Jordan Larson Jr, Jeanne Greiwe, Marilyn Mau and many friends. Left to cherish his memory are daughters Victoria Twisdale and husband Pete, Jennifer Young and husband Bud, Kristen Larson, Andrea Sessa, Laura Galloway and husband Joseph, stepson Gregory Hankinson; grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Alexandra, Preston, Nicholas, Kevin and Julie; great granddaughter Alannah.

 

A visitation will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home Monday, June 12, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Service will be at 11:00 am in the chapel followed by a committal with military honors at the VA Cemetery in Salisbury at 1:00 pm sharp.

 

In lieu of flowers please visit the memorial page for Leland through St. Jude''s Children''s Hospital to donate in his honor: http://giftfunds.stjude.org/lelandlarson or donate to The Heritage Fund.

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NEA/DL Capt. Carl N. Bean & NEA/DL F/A Karen Fish Bean

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL Capt. Carl Norman Bean

March 5, 1939 - October 7, 2020

NEA/DL F/A Karen Anne Fish Bean

February 2, 1947 ~ December 2021

 

We have belated and very sad news to share…..from friends and colleagues we are just now hearing that Captain Carl Bean passed October 7, 2020.  Carl joined Northeast Airlines 01-17-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines, based Atlanta.  “Carl served many years as a Captain for Delta flying international and domestic flights. He also was a flight instructor on the 767/757 program.”  We have also just learned that Carl’s wife Karen passed in December 2021 due to heart failure.  Karen began her flying career with Northeast Airlines, Flight Attendant class 11/08/1968.  We also learned that Karen was not only preceded in death by her husband Carl but also by their daughter Kimberly (1980-2021).  We were unable to find online obituaries for Karen and Kimberly but Carl’s information is noted below.

If anyone has more information to share, we would appreciate hearing from you as all updates and/or corrections are always welcome.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232997657/carl-norman-bean

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Carl Norman Bean

March 5, 1939 - October 7, 2020

After a courageous fight with cancer, On Wednesday, October 7th, 2020, Carl Norman Bean of Lighthouse Point, Florida, passed away, he was 81. Carl was born on March 5th, 1939 in White River Junction, Vermont to his loving parents George and Evelyn Bean. He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Bean, and his loving daughter, Kimberly Bean. He is also the loving brother of Melvin Bean and Carlene Dunn. A United States Army Veteran who had a love of aviation, Carl was a successful airline pilot for many years. He had a kind heart and was a lover of animals. He was a devoted husband and father, a loving son and brother, and a great friend. He will be forever loved and missed by his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Good Karma Pet Rescue: https://goodkarmageneralgiving.funraise.org/

We thank you in advance for your kindness - The Bean Family

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