~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, NWA Capt. RODNEY A. UPTON
January 11, 1936 – July 18, 2024
We note the passing of retired Northwest Airlines
pilot Captain Rod Upton, age 88. Rod
joined Northwest Airlines 12-04-1967. He
is survived by his wife Joanne, and by his children and their families.
Obituary information can be found at
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mohavedailynews/name/rodney-upton-obituary?id=55751726
PCN memorial site
RODNEY UPTON Obituary
Rodney "Rod" Upton, age 88, of Fort
Mohave, Arizona, died peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Rod was born on January 11, 1936 in Bradley, South
Dakota. He graduated from high school as an All-State Football player and Eagle
Scout in Webster. After attending Annapolis and then Augustana College on a
football scholarship he joined the Air Force.
After spending a tour as a jet fighter instructor
and flight examiner, Rod left the Air Force as a Captain and went to work for
Northwest Airlines as a pilot. Rod was actively involved in community
organizations and was a member of the Eagles, Masons, Shrine, and was a past
commander of the American Legion. Rod was an avid poker player and enjoyed
tracing the family ancestry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney
Earl and Lillian Upton; brother, Kaye; sister, Connie; sons, Zachary and Rhett;
and granddaughter, Amanda.
He is survived by his second wife, Joanne; his
sons Duque (Melissa) and Courtney (Nancy); daughter, Robynn (David);
stepchildren, Jamie (Chris), Joseph (Erin), and Jeri (Don); brother, Buzz;
sisters, Barbara, Rochelle, and Jill. Additionally, Rod is survived by several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at a later
date.
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