NWA Capt. David R. Wooden

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. David R. Wooden

November 26, 1932 ~ July 21, 2024

 

Sharing news as was received from the RNPA/Retired Northwest Pilots group……the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain David “Dave” Rand Wooden, age 91.  Dave’s death was due to a tragic traffic accident that occurred July 18^th in northern Minnesota. 

Dave was hired by Northwest Airlines 08-07-1957.

Please see links below for more information .

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

 https://www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com/obituary/david-wooden

David Rand Wooden, age 91 of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital of Grand Rapids.

Dave was born in 1932 to parents Howard and Lucille Wooden in Chicago, Illinois. 

After multiple years of college, Dave was honored to serve our Country in the U.S Marines as a pilot and achieved the rank of Captain. After 4 years plus followed by Marine Reserves, Dave engaged as a Commercial Pilot.  Dave’s employment with Northwest Airlines included 34 years of constant success and proficiency in a wide variety of aircraft. His last 10 years with Northwest included his achievement of being a chief 747 Captain.

After retirement, Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, lake life, and time with many great friends. Mr. Wooden was a dedicated husband and father and dearly loved his Family. He loved life and always had a welcoming smile that will be greatly missed!

Dave is preceded in death by his parents; wives, Karen Wooden and Lorna Wooden; brothers, Bruce and Neil Wooden; and Grandson, Braedon Mclaughlin.  David is survived by daughter; Susan Mclaughlin, and Son, Richard Wooden; as well as Grandson, Austin Mclaughlin.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, beginning at 12:00 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cohasset. MN, with Military Honors to be given at 12:45 PM.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/david-wooden-obituary?id=55686189 

or the funeral home website at

https://www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com/obituary/david-wooden 

Obituary

David R. Wooden, age 91, of Grand Rapids, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Grand Itasca Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Rowe Funeral Home and Crematory

510 NW First Ave., Grand Rapids, MN 55744

 (218) 326-6505

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https://www.northernnewsnow.com/2024/07/22/1-dead-rural-itasca-county-crash/  

 

DEER LAKE, Minn. - A 91-year-old man has died after being injured in a car crash last week.

 

According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash happened on the afternoon of July 18 on Highway 38, about 15 minutes from Grand Rapids.

 

Investigators say a Dodge Ram was pulling a boat northbound on Highway 38 when it hit a Buick Century driven by David Wooden, 91, of Grand Rapids.

 

Wooden was traveling west on Clearwater Road, attempting to go southbound on Highway 38, when the vehicles collided.