NWA Capt. Norman Richard Anderson

 UPDATED:  please see full obit below

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Norman Richard Anderson

August 21, 1933 – September 20, 2024

Sharing news as was received from the Northwest Airlines pilot group….. the passing of Northwest Airlines Captain Norman “Andy” Anderson, age 91.  Originally from Erie PA, Andy was a U.S. Navy veteran and was hired by Northwest 10-30-1958. Andy was widowed in July 2003 with the passing of his wife Gladys.

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Online notice by funeral home for Andy:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bellevue-wa/norman-anderson-12002053

IN THE CARE OF Sunset Hills Memorial Park & Funeral Home

Norman Richard Anderson, age 91, of Redmond, Washington passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024.

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There will be a memorial service for Andy at 1100, Saturday, November 09,
 
2024 at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Bellevue, WA.
 
Our condolences go to Andy's children and extended family.
 
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PCN memorial site for Gladys:  https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2022/08/gladys-stockhausen-anderson-wife-of-nwa.html     

~ IN MEMORY ~

Gladys Stockhausen Anderson, wife of NWA Capt. Andy Anderson

April 7, 1933 ~ July 3, 2022

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  Captain Norman ‘Andy’ Anderson, age 91, died on September 20, 2024, from the effects of Parkinson’s and associated infections. He was born to Anthony and Miriam Miles Anderson at Lawrence Park, PA on August 21, 1933. Andy was the youngest of 3 sons, his older brothers were Tony and Harold.

   Andy’s father, Anthony Anderson, had retired from the US Army. His service included duty as a drummer in the Army Band and service during WW 1. His post-retirement employment was with General Electric. Andy’s mother Miriam, was an elementary school teacher. 

   The family abode was in Lawrence Park, PA just east of Erie, PA. No doubt Andy could recall many brutal winters and yet in the summer months he often swam in Lake Erie. As a youngster, each summer Andy could be found on the public ball fields playing baseball with his pals. While in high school Andy distinguished himself as an athlete. He played the position of end on the football team. He most distinguished himself as a star basketball player, earning himself a full basketball scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh.

   There was another award, this one lasted a lifetime. As high school students Norman Anderson and Gladys Stockhausen met while serving on a joint planning committee with another high school. Together they organized a “Two High School Joint Dance.” They started dating a month later, fell in love, and so began their wonderful love story that witnessed 5 years of dating launch 67 years of marriage.   

   His collegiate years at the University of Pittsburgh were good for Andy. He spent 2-1/2 years studying petroleum engineering. He also fulfilled his scholarship by playing center and forward on the university basketball team. His best laid plans to become a petroleum engineer were about to be interrupted, not unusual for future airline pilots of this era.

   After being sweet talked into enlisting in the Navy as an Aviation Cadet (NAVCAD), Andy began flight training at NAS Pensacola. This was to become a life changing event for both Andy and Gladys. Andy’s primary flight training was in the USN SNJ-5 (known to many as the North American T-6), followed by multi-engine and advanced training in the SNB-5 (known also as the Beechcraft BE-18 or Secret Navy Bomber). Andy was commissioned an USN Ensign and awarded his Navy Wings of Gold on March 1, 1955.  Well done, Mr. Anderson.

Aviation Cadets were not permitted to be married, but almost immediately after graduation, Ensign Norman Anderson and Gladys Stockhausen were bonded in marriage. Now a couple, their first duty assignment was to NAS Whidbey in Washington State. They both fell in love with the Pacific Northwest. Andy flew a variety of aircraft, serving with several squadrons. His first post training aircraft was the Lockheed P2V-2 patrol aircraft. During his Navy service Andy also flew a variety of transport aircraft including the C-121G Super Connie, the C-130, and C-54.  His last Navy assignment was to Air Transport Squadron Seven at NAS Moffett Field, CA.  

   Perhaps Andy’s military air transport experience made him a natural for airline flying. He applied to Northwest Airlines and was hired on Oct. 30, 1958. During their first few years of airline employment Andy and Gladys moved around a bit until their work situation stabilized. When Andy finally could hold a copilot position at the Seattle base, the couple settled in Bellevue, WA. In 1971 they built their dream home in Bellevue, where they lived for the rest of their lives.

Andy began his airline career at NWA as a Douglas DC-4 copilot. In time he moved up the seniority ladder and flew as copilot on the DC-6 and DC-7. As the jet era arrived at NWA, Andy began the seniority ritual on the Boeing 707/320 series, in time upgrading to captain. In the mid-1970s the DC-10 arrived and presented a pleasantly different kind of domestic flying. The remainder of Andy’s NWA career was flown on the ‘Classic’ Boeing 747. He was a natural for this airplane and a favorite captain for many crew members.

   Life for Andy was not solely about aviation. He and Gladys were family people, with four lovely children: Laurie, Ken, Brad (deceased), and Lianne.  The family worshipped at St. Andrews’s Lutheran Church their base for a strong spiritual life and bountiful friends. In addition to his many volunteer tasks at St. Andrews church, Andy served as President of the Board of Youth Chaplaincy program in the Seattle area. .

    The family enjoyed outdoor life, and the Pacific Northwest provided ample opportunity for family camping.  And least we forget, Andy was an accomplished bridge card player.

   On August 21, 1993, Andy felt the heavy hand of the FAA age 60 mandatory retirement and he parked his worn flight bag at home for the last time. This did not deprive Andy of recreational flying. He and Gladys had a shared ownership in a Lake Amphibian along with a couple other retired pilots. That meant acquiring yet one more FAA pilot rating  

   Retirement provided ever more opportunities for camping in their 5^th wheel RV in the western US mountain states with family and friends. Before and after Andy’s retirement, the couple also traveled extensively around the world. They had a special affection for river cruises. By sharing these adventures, the couple drew ever closer together.

   For nine years Andy and Gladys owned a recreation home in Idaho Springs, CO, where they spent time with grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They had many fond memories of holidays spent there, always with lots of snow.  

  There is little doubt that Norman R. Anderson lived a full and satisfying life. Late in life he suffered the sting of Parkinson’s disease. He was aware of how hard this ailment has hit the NWA pilot ranks. In response to a perceived need, Andy’s last request was to donate his body to science for research on Parkinson’s.  

Andy is proceeded in death by his wife Gladys and their son Bradley. He is survived by his daughters Laurie and Lianne, his son Kenneth and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

   Memorial to be held at St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Bellevue, WA, November 9, 2024, at 1 PM. The service will also be livestreamed – link to be provided soon.

   This fine aviator was a man with a personality that would gently fill a room. He defined the words kind and thoughtful. His loss touches the hearts of many.

   (~ Anderson Family and Bill Day) 

DL Capt. Michael Anthony Forest

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Michael Anthony Forest

July 21, 1958 ~ September 4, 2024

 

 

                   

We note the passing of Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Michael Anthony Forest, age 66.  Michael joined Delta Air Lines 06-09-1988.  He is survived by his wife Kellie, and by his children and grandchildren.  For those who may wish to send a personal note, the Forest’s most recent address is listed in whitepages as

  340 Bunker Drive, Tyler TX 75703.

 

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Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/obituaries/psom0951627 

Michael Forest obituary

Michael A. Forest passed away, 66, in his Texas home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was a God-fearing man with a loving spirit and big sense of humor. Mike served as a pilot in the US Air Force through the 1980's and Desert Storm, and went on to continue flying for Delta Airlines. He leaves behind his wife, Kellie; children, Katie (Josh), Sarah and Anthony (Allison), as well as grandkids Joshua and Evan.

 

A funeral service will take place at Fountain of Life Center at 2035 Columbus Rd, in Burlington NJ, on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4 p.m. Visitation with the family at 3 p.m. The family has opted for a private burial, but welcome all who wish to pay their respects at the funeral and visitation.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested a donation be made to help support Kellie with the costs of funeral. https://gofund.me/e11356a9 

 

NWA Capt. James Dean Houdek

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. James Dean Houdek

December 19, 1938 ~ September 18, 2024 (age 85)

 

From the retired Northwest Airlines pilot group:….”with regret having to inform you that NWA Captain James Houdek 'Flew West' on 18 September, 2024. He was attacked by an aggressive lymphoma about five months ago. Jim was buried on September 23, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Spring Valley, WI.”  Jim first joined Northwest Airlines 08-04-1969.  He is survived by his wife Bonnie, and by his children and their families.

 

To view the obituary online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.keehrfuneralhome.com/obituary/James-Houdek  

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James Houdek Obituary

James Houdek, age 85, of Spring Valley, Wisconsin, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.  Amazingly, September 18th is the Feast Day for the patron saint of aviators and pilots, Saint Joseph of Cupertino.

 

Visitation for Jim will be on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Spring Valley and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

 

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Spring Valley.

 

James Dean Houdek was born December 19, 1938, to James C. and Marie ‘Mae’ Sedlak Houdek in Crete, Nebraska.  He grew up farming with his family in rural southeast Nebraska.  During his senior year he moved to Columbus, Nebraska. He graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of 1956.  After high school he continued his education at the University of Omaha where he was a member of the Air Force ROTC and received a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

 

On February 2, 1963, he married Edith ‘Dede’ Coughenour, his college sweetheart, in Omaha, Nebraska.  After he graduated, Jim served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 until 1969.  He flew the KC-135 Tanker during the Vietnam War.  By the end of his tour of duty, he and Dede had four children. He then was hired as a commercial pilot by Northwest Airlines and moved with his family to Minneapolis. Within a year the airline industry began laying off pilots, and Jim along with many other newly hired pilots lost his job.  He convinced Northwest to hire him back as an accountant, and he worked in the corporate offices for 8 years. In 1980 Jim very happily returned to flying, and he, Dede, and their now 8 children made Spring Valley their home.  The family became enthusiastic and involved members of the community.  Jim retired from Northwest on his 60th birthday in 1998.

 

After 45 years of marriage, he lost his wife Dede on November 6, 2008.

 

Jim later met Bonnie Baker, and they were married on November 27, 2010. They divided their time between their Florida and Wisconsin homes. Jim and Bonnie enjoyed traveling, visiting family, going on cruises, and working in their garden.

 

Jim was known for his selfless generosity throughout his life.  He was enthusiastically involved in his community whether it was rebuilding a church, being President of the Village Board, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, being a member of the Lion’s Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion, or helping with the many projects within his own family and the Village.  He was honored to be Grand Marshall of the 2023 Dam Days parade.

 

Some of Jim’s favorite things to do were attending his kids’ and grandkids’ activities, marching in the famous and talented El Paso Marching band, gardening, entertaining family and friends, and playing tennis. Jim was an avid tennis player and found tennis partners worldwide wherever he flew.  One of his proudest accomplishments was starting the annual Northwest Airlines tennis tournament. He ran this tournament for many years. It is now the Delta Airlines Tennis tournament, and he is recognized as the founding father.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Mae Houdek; wife Dede; siblings Arnold Houdek and Aldeane Horning; father-in-law and mother-in-law Kenneth and Marian Coughenour; and sister-in-law Ann Coughenour.

 

Jim is survived by his wife Bonnie, his sister Jeanne (Gerald) Lauenroth, his children: Elizabeth (Gregg) Deutsch, James ‘Chip’ (Jaime) Houdek, Catherine (Royce) Keehr, John (Laurie) Houdek, Laura (Scott) Kish, Karen (Bill) Fesenmaier, Debra (Craig) Jilek, and Cynthia (Shawn) Harrison. He is also survived by stepchildren Scott Bullard and Jackie (Glenn) Graham and 25 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews,

 

Visitation is Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 5:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. and Monday, September 23, 2024, from 10:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Spring Valley.  A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 11a.m.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Spring Valley.

 

Honorary pallbearers are James K. ‘Chip’ Houdek, John Houdek, and Scott Bullard.  Pallbearers are Jim’s sons-in-law: Gregg Deutsch, Royce Keehr, Scott Kish, Bill Fesenmaier, Craig Jilek, and Shawn Harrison.

WA/DL Capt. Robert Dean Lee

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, WA/DL Capt. Robert Dean Lee

January 28, 1935 ~ November 19, 2023

 

Bob joined Western Airlines 04-27-1964 and retired with Delta Air Lines based 030/LAX. 

Widowed, Bob is survived by his many nieces and nephews.

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To view the obituary and picture gallery, please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.nodawayvalleyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Lee?obId=31264022

 

Robert Lee Obituary

Robert Dean Lee, age 88, Pahrump, Nevada, passed on November 19, 2023. Bob was born on January 28, 1935 to Forrest Lee and Lora Wiley on the family farm in Page County, Iowa, where he was also raised. Bob joined the Navy as a pilot in 1960, ending his career there as a Lieutenant Commander. On June 29, 1962, Bob was united in marriage to Gloria Deane Cleaver. After leaving the military, Bob worked as a pilot for Western Airlines, and Delta Airlines as an international pilot, predominantly on routes to Asia. After retirement, Bob spent much of his time sailing in the Pacific, having achieved his Masters license. He was also a Master Mason, a member of the Nodaway Lodge 140. Bob is survived by a nephew (Gregory Lee of Scottsdale, AZ) and three nieces (Anne Pedersen of Columbia, Missouri, Janet Beerman of Omaha, Nebraska and Karyn Thomas of Redway, California) as well as eight grandnieces/grandnephews and the wife, Connie Neal, of his nephew Larry. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria, brothers Lewis and Charles, sister Evelyn Neal, and nephew Larry Neal.

The graveside service is scheduled at Hawleyville Cemetery.

 Graveside Service    Saturday, April 20, 2024

Hawleyville Cemetery, Iowa

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225757103/gloria-dean-lee 

Wife: Gloria Dean Cleaver Lee

Birth          10 Feb 1937

Death        28 Mar 2021 (aged 84)

 

NEA/DL Capt. Robert “Bob” Victor Ziminsky

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NEA/DL Capt. Robert “Bob” Victor Ziminsky

April 9, 1938 ~ September 11, 2024

Sharing this sad news from the Ziminsky family…..the passing of retired Northeast/Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Bob Ziminsky, age 86.  Bob joined Northeast Airlines 03-06-1967 and was based BOS & JFK with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Amy, and by his children and their families. 

Condolences may be sent to the family at

   227 Campbell Mill Rd.,   Mason, NH. 03048

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

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Obituary Robert Victor Ziminsky…………….

Robert “Bob” Victor Ziminsky, 86, of Mason, NH a retired Delta Air Lines and acrobatic Pilot, peacefully departed on his final flight September 11, 2024.

 

Captain Ziminsky, New England based aerial acrobat, pilot for Northeast and Delta Air Lines, was born in Arlington, Massachusetts on April 9, 1938 to Vincent and Elsie (Lantz) Ziminsky.  He was raised in Arlington, MA with his twin brother William and older brother Philip Ziminsky. After he graduated from Arlington High School, 1956 he proudly served in the US Army and Navy. While in the Navy he served on a carrier as an air crew member, taking every opportunity to participate in flying missions.  During this service time he married Nancy P. Kenna and became the proud father of Laura and Geoffrey who was born after his discharge while attending UMA in Amherst, MA. He completed private flight instruction at La Fleur Airport in Northhampton through the university’s flying club. While attending classes Bob worked hard to pay for his lessons, tarring roads in the summer, selling Fuller brush products door to door and working as a bartender. Two hundred hours of flying time, the commercial and instructor’s ratings had to be paid for before Bob could begin combining income with increasing experience.

 

After Bob left the University of Massachusetts, a brief stint as a crop buster helped develop his skills flying close to the ground. He had already discovered the challenge and fun of aerobatics.

 

In 1964, Bob and a partner bought a small flying club at Hanscom Field, Bedford, MA. The club, Tech Aeroservice, Inc. offered almost two dozen planes for rental and ran a large flight school and charter service.

For three years Bob put his energies into flight instruction and building the flight school. Then in 1967, he was accepted for airline training. Hired by Northeast Airlines, he became a qualified DC-9 pilot and 727 flight engineer with more than 8,000 hours of flying time in his log. Northeast later merged with Delta in 1971. During which time until his retirement as Captain in 1998, Bob was based out of Boston, New York, Atlanta, and Cincinnati.

 

After moving his growing family to Groton, MA, Bob wanted to establish a dairy herd of Jersey cows. During this time Bob’s love of aerobatic flying grew and he started looking for a specialized aircraft that would be able to perform more demanding aerobatic maneuvers and would permit him to enter in national and international competition. Finally in 1967 he located a Chipmunk already certified in this country buying it for $8,000. He later went on to modify the airplane for better control during low-speed rolls and in knife edge flight. In the spring and summer of 1969 after completing modifications to his Chipmunk, Bob participated in numerous regional contests and that fall entered the nationals in Texas. From 1971-1975, Bob flew “New England” air shows in the United States and Canada. Bob’s highlight during performing was to cut a ribbon stretched between two poles 50 feet above the ground while flying upside down. One time he came down prematurely with the windshield and the side of his plane covered with oil, the result of an oil leak. Though he said he was somewhat blinded by the oil on his windshield, he got down safely. During this time Bob made sure the Chipmunk was well maintained for safety and kept physically alert by running two miles a day and often flying his Chipmunk upside down just to accustom his body to the negative G imposed by the inverted position. He held permanent authorization through the cooperation of the FAA and the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission to practice over the Groton airport, a privately owned grass strip. In 1975 Bob made the decision to sell his beloved Chipmunk prior to the birth of Robert T. knowing full well the risks involved with continued flying aerobatic air shows.

 

Divorced in spring 1974, Bob later met Amy Hancock Ziminsky, after her father David C. Hancock, Delta Airlines Captain jokingly shared her picture stating here’s “my old maid school teacher” in the cockpit while flying at 34,00 feet. After a whirlwind courtship they tied the knot in December, 1974. Bob had built his dream home in Mason, NH on a beautiful 20-acre lot, a perfect new setting for his cows from Groton. Two children Robert T. Ziminsky and Tanya E. Ziminsky were born 1976 and 1981 respectively. Bob supported Amy’s dream to begin a daycare business in 1977 while nurturing their own children at home. The business later became the first private preschool-kindergarten, “Mason Country Day School” for children 3-6 years. The school served 18 students during the last years prior to its closing in 1988 during which time Amy earned her master’s degree in education from Antioch University and was hired to teach first grade at the Mason Elementary School.

 

Bob was a true self-made man who had many diverse skills. He enjoyed traveling as a tourist with his family taking them to Africa, Egypt, northern Finland, many European countries, Labrador, Rankin Island, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, western Canada and Galapagos islands; also, many places of interest in the USA. He accomplished all this when not gardening, bee keeping, farming, fishing, skiing, hunting, mowing the fields around his home, snowplowing and woodworking. He spent many hours maintaining tractors, the automobiles and airplanes, when not flying inverted, parachuting at the Pepperell, MA airport or taking cross country trips in his Cessna 180. As a multi certified flight instructor, he was helpful to many private pilots giving impromptu instruction and check rides for their licensing renewal.  He enjoyed flying his Cessna 180 to many fly-ins until the age of 84 and was a member of the Octogenarian flying club, Barnstormers as well as being a Justice of the Peace. Bob loved his family, the home he built including the “Zim” airport grass strip and the people of Mason, NH.                                                              

 

Surviving family members include wife Amy, daughter Tanya E. Ziminsky, a son Robert T. Ziminsky and partner Diana Carpinone, a son Geoffrey Ziminsky, a daughter Laura L. Miller and her spouse Jonathan B. Miller; and grandchildren Dominique Dalanni, Garrison Dalanni, James C. Ziminsky, Charles A. Ziminsky, Josiah Ziminsky, Jaiden Ziminsky, and Jarret Ziminsky.  Captain Ziminsky also is survived by his twin brother William Ziminsky, sister-in-law Maria Ziminsky, two great grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews and good friends.

 

In addition to his parents, Bob was also predeceased by his dear older brother Philip Ziminsky and sister-in-law Joyce Ziminsky, dear Aunt Lois Ewart and cousin Alice Freeman.

 

A family celebration of Bob’s life will be held at his cherished Mason home date to be determined. Per request there will be no services. Suggested if donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

BO/RW/NWA Capt. Marshall Lynn Reed

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

BO/RW/NWA Capt. Marshall Lynn Reed

October 22, 1941  -  August 1, 2024

 

 

Marshall first joined Bonanza 03-25-1968 and retired with Northwest Airlines.

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Marshall Lynn Reed obituary…..

Marshall Lynn Reed, 82, passed away on August 1, 2024 at his home in Franklin Tennessee. He was surrounded by his beloved Linda and his four children during his final days.

 

Marshall was born on October 22, 1941 in Colby, Kansas to Kenneth and Josephine (Greenwood) Reed. He was raised on a farm south of Monument, Kansas with his parents and younger sister, Judith. Graduating from Oakley High School in 1959.

 

Marshall went on to attend Kansas State University for a year before moving back to Oakley, Kansas. In 1963, he married Eloise Munk and started farming in Gem, Kansas. Three years later he attended flight school in Greeley, Colorado. In 1966, he was hired as a flight instructor in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1968, he was hired by Bonanza Airlines and in 1976 he made Captain on a 40 passenger turbo propelled aircraft. Through several airline mergers, Marshall was able to Captain the 727, DC9 and DC10 aircrafts. He ended his career with Northwest Airlines (now Delta) where he flew international routes.

 

Marshall and Eloise were married for 14 years and had four amazing children. In 1982, Marshall remarried Linda Hooker in Phoenix, Arizona. They remained married and enjoyed golfing and traveling in their RV until Linda’s death in 2016. In 2018, Marshall met and fell in love with his angel, Linda Smith. They spent summers in Tennessee and winters in Florida. Linda cared deeply for her kind, loving, gentle Marshall through his final days.

 

Marshall is survived by his angel Linda Smith of Ocala, FL, his sister, Judy Getty of League City, TX, his first wife, Eloise Tholen of Hays, KS, his oldest daughter Shirlee (Gerald) Katt of Grainfield, KS, his only son, Kenneth (Becky) Reed of Watford City, ND, his middle daughter, Christine Snyder (Rick) of Spencer, TN and his youngest daughter, Rhonda Windholz of Franklin, TN. Marshall has 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his second wife, Linda, and his mother and father.

 

A graveside service and celebration of Marshall’s life will take place later this fall in Oakley, Kansas.

 In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in his honor.

 

Marshall never knew a stranger and was always ready for happy hour. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all that knew him.

DL Capt. Richard “Dick” Duesing

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Richard “Dick” Duesing

Lt. Col. Richard Matthew Duesing, USAF, Ret.

May 22, 1953 - September 1, 2024

Dick joined Delta Air Lines 12-05-1986.  He is survived by his wife Pamela, and by his children and their families.The family’s address is listed in whitepages as

6750 Falcon View, San Antonio, TX 78257-1105.

 

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Richard Duesing Obituary

Lt. Col. Richard M. Duesing, USAF, Ret.

May 22, 1953 - September 1, 2024

Richard "Dick" Matthew Duesing, fortified by the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died at home Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was the loving husband of Pamela C. Duesing; the revered father of Christopher R. (Sarah Anne), Caroline E. (Benjamin) Krocheski, and Matthew M.; and the adoring grandfather of Luke, John, Mary Anne, Margaret, Elisabeth and Catherine Duesing and Charlotte Krocheski. He was the beloved brother of Philip M., Raphael L., Jr., Thomas F., and Paul J. Duesing.

Born May 22, 1953, Dick was raised in Big Lake, TX by his parents Bette Ann and Raphael L. Duesing. He graduated valedictorian from Reagan County High School and attended The United States Air Force Academy, graduating in the Class of 1975 with a degree in engineering. His lifelong love of learning spurred him to earn his MBA from Webster University. He and Pamela were married August 14, 1982 at St. John Bosco in Lakewood, WA. He was stationed at McChord and Altus Air Force Bases flying C-141's and Kelly Air Force Base flying C-5's throughout his 30 year career with the Air Force and Reserves. He served missions in Desert Shield and Desert Storm receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal while flying with the 68th Airlift Squadron. Dick also enjoyed a 31 year career flying the 727, 737, 757, and 767 for Delta Airlines.

Dick's love and dedication to his family was evident in all he did. He loved nothing more than spending time with family and friends, sharing or listening to a good long story. Dick loved playing with his grandchildren and cheering them on at their soccer games and other endeavors. His incredibly strong faith and devotion to Our Blessed Mother sustained him throughout his life and inspired trips to many churches throughout the world, including the Holy Land and an anticipated pilgrimage to Medjugorje this year. He was also an active member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Knights of Columbus, where he could be found on any given Friday of Lent helping with the fish fry.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 19, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8500 Cross Mountain Trail, San Antonio, TX 78255 with visitation at 10:30 A.M. The Mass of Christian Burial for Dick Duesing will follow at 11:00 A.M. at the church. Interment with military honors will be at 1:15 P.M. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78209. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, Masses are preferred or memorial tributes can be made to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.

SO/NWA Capt. Walton "Mac" McJordan, Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, SO/NWA Capt. Walton "Mac" McJordan, Jr.

May 26, 1937 - July 13, 2024

 

 

https://www.knaufffuneralhomes.com/obituary/9007226

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Walton "Mac" McJordan, Jr.

( May 26, 1937 - July 13, 2024 )

 

Our beloved Walton McJordan, Jr. “Mac”, age 87 passed away on July 13, 2024 at Haven Hospice in Chiefland, Florida.

 

He was the son of Margaret and Walton McJordan, Sr. of Orlando, Florida who both preceded him in death, as did his brother Richard McJordan of Orlando, Florida.

 

Mac is survived by his wife Barbara Ann McJordan, sons Walt III and Douglas McJordan, and grandsons Austin and Walt IV.

 

Mac started flying at the age of 17 by bringing hunters into duck blinds then made a living by transporting tropical fish from South America. He then joined the Army in 1959 and flew for Air America for 3 years in Cambodia and Laos. He then flew commercial airlines for Southern Northwest and Delta and retired after 30 years as Captain.

 

During his life Mac started and worked many businesses including KOA Campgrounds, Brown Pelican Restaurant, Cypress Station, Pelican Reality, and Cedar Key RV Resort. He also volunteered to serve on many committees including 30 years with the Levy County Development Authority. Mac was a passionate hunter and traveled the world collecting trophies. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend and is flying with angels now.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Cedar Key. Pastor Billy Dalton will officiate.

 

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Knauff Funeral Home Chiefland.

 

Annlyn Annette Lynn, widow of NWA Capt. Robert E. Lynn

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Annlyn Annette Lynn, widow of NWA Capt. Robert E. Lynn

June 14, 1938 - September 11, 2024

 

Northwest Airlines Captain Robert Ellison Lynn, DOB 07-19-1934, hire date 04-11-1966, passed 04-04-2011.

 

https://www.whitefuneralhomes.com/obituary/annlyn-lynn 

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Annlyn Annette Lynn obituary …………………..

Annlyn A. Lynn, age 86 of Apple Valley, passed away September 11, 2024. Annlyn Annette (Rykken) Lynn was born in Glenwood, Minnesota on June 14, 1938. She grew up in the Willmar area and attended Hamline College for a short time before marrying Robert E. Lynn in Willmar on December 15, 1957. They were blessed with 3 girls, 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Her husband was a pilot in the U.S. Navy so they frequently moved around the country to Pensacola, Norfolk, and Corpus Christi. After his retirement from the Navy, Bob flew for Northwest Airlines and they lived in Prior Lake. In 1979 they moved to Burnsville and wintered in the Tampa Bay area. Ann had a wonderful attitude, was always happy and always fun to be around. She and Bob enjoyed traveling to their hobby farm in Arkansas, Wisconsin {near Eau Claire} and especially spending time with their girls and grandkids. After Bob passed away in 2011, Ann moved to Augustana Regent in Burnsville and this last year at Apple Valley Health Care Center.

 

She was preceded in death by parents A. Bennie & Irene Rykken, Husband Robert Lynn and is survived by Sister Jan (John) Larson, Niece, Kimberly Larson and Nephew, Scott (Stacy) & Chloe Larson; Daughters: Roberta Niver, Barbara (Marc) Minguet, and Deborah Blowers, Grandchildren: Grant (Kara), Blake (Mallory), and Bryce (Rachel) Niver, Celine (Fred) Meroli, Nicole (Laurant) Jaloux, and Christopher (Marlene) Minguet, Andrew, Jonathan, Elliot and Amanda Blowers; Great Grandkids: Rhett, Ford, Dirk, Matthew, Shirley, Mathieu, Pierre, Paul & Valentin.

 

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday September 17th at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55306. Visitation at 10:00 AM, service at 11:00 AM.

Online condolences at: www.whitefuneralhomes.com  

 

SERVICES :  Funeral Service

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

13801 Fairview Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337

Visitation at 10 AM prior to the service.

 

WA/DL Capt. Kent Krueger Bagley

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Kent Krueger Bagley

October 18, 1938 — September 6, 2024

 

Kent Krueger Bagley

 

We remember retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Kent Bagley who passed recently.  Kent joined Western Airlines 10-03-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines based SLC.  Kent is survived by his wife Sharilyn Berti, and by his children and grandchildren.

Obituary information can be found online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kent-bagley-obituary?id=56262856 

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Kent’s obituary

On Friday, September 6, 2024 Captain Kent Krueger Bagley took his last flight home. He was 85. He is survived by his wife Sharilyn (Berti) Bagley, children Lori Wells (Brandon), daughter in law Becky (Zumbrennen) Bagley, Brian Bagley, Karen Lunde (Scott). 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

 

Kent was born on October 18, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Stuart and Lucille Bagley. Kent was their first child. He grew up in Holladay, Utah. He graduated from Olympus High School. Then attended the University of Utah where he joined the fraternity Sigma Chi and met many lifelong friends. Kent graduated in biology. He then served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to Australia. Kent met his first wife on a double date. They were each with the other person. He and Zola were later sealed in the Logan Temple on March 15, 1963.

 

Kent went on to become an airline pilot for Western Airlines. Kent and Zola raised their family in sunny Southern California. Kent loved to fly! He retired as a captain with Delta Airlines in April 1997.

 

Kent enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid reader. He loved learning and could carry on a conversation with anyone. He loved gardening. Classical music. He taught his children how to pick out what instrument was playing on the radio as they drove miles on the California freeways. He loved the outdoors and camping. He taught his children to love and respect nature. He enjoyed cooking and oftentimes would return home from a trip and recreate a dish he tried while traveling. He loved animals and had quite a variety of pets all his life. Chickens, rabbits, tropical fish, goldfish, and countless dogs.

 

Kent and Zola later divorced and he married Sharilyn Berti on September 19, 1987. They enjoyed being camp hosts for many years at Strawberry Reservoir.

 

To his grandchildren he was known as Pops. He spent many hours with them camping, attending sports games and just spending time together. Bryce, Brandt, Brittain, Brendan Bennett, Lyndzi (Bennett) Wilson, Brittnee (Bagley) Carlson, Garren and Kyler Bagley, Haylee (Lunde) Potter, Breanna, Payton and Kennedi Lunde, Ali (Adams) Dalley. Great grandchildren Kail, Addi, Gray, Drake, Kye, Zane, Claire, Adonai and Laszlo Bennett, Della, Anders and Arlo Wilson, Preslee Potter, Asher Dalley.

 

Pops we love you until we meet again keep the blue side up.

 

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 5-7 pm at 523 E Eaglewood Dr, Noth Salt Lake, Utah.

DL Capt. Robert Gray Pugh

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Robert Gray Pugh

Aug 18, 1940 - Sep 4, 2024

From friends and colleagues, we have learned of the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Robert "Bob" “Bobby” Gray Pugh, age 84.  Bob joined Delta Air Lines 09-30-1963 and was based ATL and DFW.  Bob is survived by his wife Gayleta “Gay”, and by his son Robert Jr. (wife LaDawna), and by his granddaughters Ava and Alivia.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.cokerfuneralhome.com/obituary/robert-bob-pugh  

or go to https://www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/obituaries/name/robert-bob-pugh-obituary?pid=207738966&v=batesville 

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

2714 Brookfield Ln, Denton, TX 76209.

 

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Obituary

Robert Gray Pugh "Bob", 84, of Denton, passed away on September 4, 2024, in Denton, Texas. He was born on August 18, 1940, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Jessie and Sara (Cunningham) Pugh.

 

After graduating from Tuscaloosa High School, he attended the University of Alabama, receiving a bachelor's degree in business administration. From a young age, he became involved in aviation and worked as a crop duster, flight instructor, and test pilot for Cessna. In 1963, he was hired on by Delta Airlines in Atlanta, GA. In his career with Delta Airlines, he worked his way from Flight Engineer to Captain and, after 33 years, retired in 1996. While flying with Delta, he relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas, where he met his wife, Gayleta Little. They were married in Denton, Texas, on August 16, 1975, and have just celebrated their 49th anniversary.

 

Together, they started a second career operating a Simmental cattle Ranch in Sanger, Texas. Bob continued further education at Texas Christian University, completing their Ranch Management Program and taking courses at Tarleton State University focusing on early computer management for farming and ranching operations. After the birth of their son, Robert Jr., they relocated to Denton, Texas.

 

In retirement, Bob and his family built a wonderful lake house on Lake Cypress Springs in East Texas. A place that he greatly enjoyed with family and friends. In 2002, Bob and Gay opened up Woods of Mission Timber Ltd. In Sanger. A sawmill and specialty wood business specializing in the same materials used in building their lake place. Together, they ran the company until 2016.

 

Bob remained active in general aviation most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, spending time at the lake, and woodworking and was an avid reader.

 

Bob is survived by his wife, Gay, of Denton; son, Robert Jr., and wife, LaDawna, of Oklahoma City; granddaughters, Ava and Alivia, of Oklahoma City; sister, Judy Pugh Piel, and nephew Rick Piel, both of Tuscaloosa, AL.

 

He is preceded in death by his mother and father.

 

The family would like to thank Golden Meadows Assisted Living and Visiting Nurse Association Hospice and their staff members in Denton

 

Arrangements are with Coker Funeral Home in Sanger. Please offer condolences to the Pugh Family at www.cokerfuneralhome.com