NWA F/O James Anthony Mose

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA F/O James Anthony Mose

December 17, 1963 ~ December  2024

 

As noted in the March issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine’s In Memoriam column, the passing of Northwest Airlines F/O James A. Mose.  Jim joined Northwest Airlines 06-07-1999 and flew for them until July 2003 at which time he pursued other ventures.  Jim and his family had most recently resided in New Hampshire. 

Should we hear more from friends and colleagues, we can pass that news along to you.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

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NWA Capt. Robert John Hasko

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Robert John Hasko

June 12, 1947  ~  December 26, 2024

 

As noted in the March issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine’s In Memoriam column, the passing of Northwest Airlines Capt. Robert J. Hasko, age 77.  Captain Hasko joined Northwest Airlines 12-19-1978.

Whitepages lists the most recent address for the family as

7500 Palm Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.

 

https://www.allcounty.com/obituaries/Robert-John-Hasko?obId=34259986

Arrangements provided by All County Funeral Home & Crematory, Lake Worth FL.

 

We hope to hear from friends and colleagues who might be able to share more of Captain Hasko’s life story.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

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DL Capt. Richard Albert Allis

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Richard Albert Allis

November 6, 1940 – January 24, 2025

 

As noted in the March issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine’s In Memoriam column, the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Richard “Dick” Albert Allis, age 84.  Dick joined Delta Air Lines 03-14-1969 and retired in 2000 based 030/ATL.  He is survived by his wife Jan, and by his children and grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent to the family at  

202 Camp Creek Trail, Peachtree City, GA 30269-2303.

 

PCN memorial site

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/peachtree-city-ga/richard-allis-12216263

 

Richard Albert Allis passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. He was 84 years old. “Dick” was born on November 6, 1940. He was raised by Bert and Leah Salisbury-Allis in the small towns west of Rochester, New York. He was the oldest of four children; two younger brothers Bob and Jan, who preceded him in death; and one sister, Diane Allis-Wurzburg, the youngest of the siblings.

 

Dick met Jan, his eventual wife, a few days after arriving at Bowling Green State University in Ohio; It was Jan’s first day of college. They began dating and married just before their senior year. Dick and Jan celebrated their 62nd anniversary on September 1, 2024.

 

Dick joined ROTC in college and was a distinguished military graduate. He immediately moved to flight training in the U.S. Air Force in Selma, Alabama, just before the historic march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, so the move was a very momentous beginning to his Air Force career. The next year he flew B-47s in the Strategic Air Command (SAC), standing on alert and flying nuclear weapons. The Air Force took Dick and Jan many places during his time of service. They lived in Selma, AL, and Mountain Home, ID, while he was in SAC. When he transitioned to the C-130, he served his time in Taipei, Taiwan, Hampton, VA, Vietnam, the far East, Europe and finally home in the US.

 

The couple settled in Georgia for the next six decades, most of that time spent in Peachtree City. They raised two children, Patrick and Sheryl. Dick continued professional piloting for Delta Air Lines. He flew many different aircraft types for Delta during his career and also served many other valuable roles including Line-Check Airman. Dick retired from flying in 2000, after 32 years of service.

 

Dick began his life-long love of athletics in high school by becoming the captain of the basketball team. He continued playing basketball throughout his college years. In addition to basketball, Dick was an avid bicyclist, runner, and tennis player. He played tennis on a Delta Air Lines team and in Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA). Dick joined the Peachtree City Running Club and was also a member of the SouthSide Cycling Club. He never stopped participating with these organizations, continuing to volunteer when his physical limitations didn’t allow him to run or bike.

 

Dick was a firm believer in giving back to his community. After retirement, he volunteered at the Clothes Less Traveled for over 20 years. He organized and repaired electronics as well as bikes. He was also well-known in the community for accepting donations of broken bikes and repairing them for needy kids. He began this project 30 years ago, and has repaired thousands of bicycles to give back to his community.

 

Besides his wife Janet, he leaves behind his two children and their spouses, Patrick and Andrea Allis; Sheryl and John Young; and four grandchildren, Kyle and Kevin Allis and Joshua and Jordan Young. Dick will be missed immeasurably by his community, friends, neighbors, and his family.

 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Carmichael-Hemperley Funeral Home in Peachtree City, GA at 2:00pm.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Richard "Dick" Allis' memory may be made to Midwest Food Bank, https://midwestfoodbank.org/donate/donation-opportunities

NWA/DL Capt. Nicholas Anthony Caizzo

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL Capt. Nicholas Anthony Caizzo

January 16, 1949 ~ November 30, 2024

 

As noted in the March issue of the AIR LINE PILOT magazine’s In Memoriam column, the passing of Delta Air Lines Captain Nicholas Anthony Caizzo, age 75.  Nick joined Northwest Airlines 11-02-1978 and retired with Delta Air Lines in January 2014 based MSP.

You can view Nick Caizzo’s last flight as Captain on the day he retired with Delta…..go to youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c00_Ufw8JEw 

 

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https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/fl/lady-lake/nicholas-anthony-caizzo-18952319

 

Nicholas Anthony Caizzo Obituary

The passing of Nicholas Anthony Caizzo (Lady Lake, Florida) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 30, 2024.

 

Carolyn Long, wife of DL Capt. Les Long

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Carolyn Long, wife of DL Capt. Les Long

September 9, 1939 - March 15, 2025

 

 Carolyn Guthrie Long, age 85, of Denton TX, passed away on March 15^th, from complications of cancer. Carolyn is survived by her husband retired Delta Air Lines pilot and Delta Golden Wings member Captain Leslie Clark Long.  Please see obituary information below for services and visitation.

For those who may wish to send a personal note, condolences may be sent to

         1500 Vista Verde St., Denton, TX 76210

 

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https://www.billdeberry.com/obituaries/print?o_id=9259400

 

   Carolyn Guthrie Long, 85, of Denton, Texas, passed away on March 15, 2025, from complications of cancer. She was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on September 9, 1939, to Burwell and Bessie Guthrie.

 

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 62 years, Les Long, her son, David Long, of Marietta, Oklahoma; her daughter, Sharon Long (Diane), and their son, Leo, of Austin, Texas. She also leaves behind her sister, Jeanne Branscum (Mac) of Laverne, Oklahoma; her sister-in-law, Saundra Guthrie, of Arlington, Texas; as well as nieces Myrna, Carie, Bobbie, Lisa, Paige, nephew Ron, and many grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins, including the Myers and Guthrie families.

 

Carolyn grew up on a farm near Enid, Oklahoma. It was there in 1960 that she met Les, while he was stationed at Vance Air Force Base. After leaving the Air Force, they settled in North Texas. She devoted herself to being an amazing mother, creating a fun and loving childhood for her children. In 1997, Carolyn earned a BSN in nursing from Texas Women’s University and worked in postpartum care at Denton Community Hospital.

 

Family and friends were at the core of Carolyn’s life, and she deeply valued her extended family connections. She had the unique gift of making each person feel special, cherished and close. Whether sending cards, making phone calls, or visiting relatives near and far, she always found

ways to show her love and care. She especially cherished her relationship with her grandson Leo; he is the light of her life. Carolyn played piano and had a love of music throughout her life that she shared with Leo.  Nurturing his interest in music, she bought him a piano when he was 7. He is now becoming an accomplished musician, thanks in part to her.  She was always thrilled to attend his recitals and concerts as well as support his interests and hobbies.

 

Carolyn was a spirited, fun-loving woman who did things her own way- like having dessert before dinner – putting jalapenos on popcorn – and inviting her horses into the house!  Her adventurous spirit (with a mischievous streak) left a lasting impression on everyone she met. Carolyn’s adventurous side also extended to her hobbies. Summer days boating on the lake with her family and friends were special. She was quite an athlete who enjoyed horseback riding, playing soccer, biking, karate, and skiing (snow and water).  No injury could slow her down for long—her determination and love of life were truly remarkable. Carolyn had a deep love for travel and adventure. She traveled extensively with Les, family and friends, with a special fondness for Europe and the Caribbean. Together with Les, she enjoyed a vibrant social life, whether at their home, Corvette club, or the Denton Country Club. 

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Charles, Winston, and LeRoy Guthrie; as well as her nieces Greta and Olivia, and nephews Brady and Paul.

 

A brief service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 11, 2025, at St Paul Lutheran Church, Denton, Texas.  This will be immediately followed by a lunch celebrating her life at the Denton Country Club at approximately 11:30am.

 

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society or your local animal shelter.

 

Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors   https://www.billdeberry.com/ 

 

Nancy Rowe Peters, wife of DL Capt. Tom Peters

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Nancy Rowe Peters, wife of DL Capt. Tom Peters

February 25, 1944 ~ March 10, 2025

 

Nancy Rowe Peters of Taylors, South Carolina, went home to the Lord on March 10th, after sustaining injuries in a car accident. She was 81 years old.  Nancy is survived by her husband retired Delta Air Lines pilot and Delta Golden Wings member Captain Thomas “Tom” H. Peters.  Tom joined Delta Air Lines 06-02-1969 and was Atlanta based.

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

107 Mares Head Place, Taylors, SC 29687.

 

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IN THE CARE OF Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park  

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/greenville-sc/nancy-peters-12277743

 

Nancy was born in 1944 in Massachusetts to Richard and Elizabeth Rowe. She was the oldest of four children. Nancy earned a degree from Emory University and began a teaching career that lasted until 1970 when she became a mother to twin girls.

 

In the mid-70’s, Nancy earned a Master’s in Primary Education, which she used for several years as a school counselor at Gwin Oaks Elementary in Lawrenceville, Georgia. In 1991, after raising her girls, Nancy went back to school again and received a Master’s in Counseling. From that point on she was off to the races. She would “have coffee” with women, listening to their stories and giving sought-after advice. She was never paid for these sessions and more often than not, also bought the coffee.

 

She was a faithful student of the Bible, attending Allgood Road UMC, Perimeter Church, and most recently, North Hills Church. Wherever she attended, she was a part of the women’s Bible study. She loved studying God’s word with other sisters in Christ in her churches, and also with Bible Study Fellowship.

 

Nancy loved being Nanny to five grandchildren (Michael, Amy, Megan, Rebecca, Ryan) and Great-Nanny to two (Lonnie and Teddy).

 

Nancy is survived by husband of nearly 59 years, Tom, aforementioned girls Christy (Sean) Duffy and Heather (David) Bokowy, her grands, great grands and many nieces, nephews, and other beloved family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Sue Wilson, and brother Richard Rowe.

 

In lieu of flowers, she’d welcome donations to Young Life, North Carolina Region – AF117. Gifts can be given online (https://giving.younglife.org) or via check: Young Life NC Region, 900 Ridgefield Dr., Suite 270, Raleigh, NC 27609.

 

More than anything Nancy would like you to know that Jesus is real, that He loves you, and that He wants you to know Him. Consider joining her church family at North Hills Church in Taylors, or another church near you this Sunday morning.

RC/NWA/DL Capt. David Loven Nelson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, RC/NWA/DL Capt. David Loven Nelson

December 20, 1950 ~ March 22, 2025

 

Friends and colleagues have reached out to share news of Captain David Nelson’s passing.  David began his commercial flying career 04-02-1980.  Please see their Facebook posted message below, and look for more information to follow in the days ahead.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

PCN memorial site

  

747 Captain David Loven Nelson passed away last Saturday from a tragic fall. He recently retired from Delta. He moved up to Delta after flying for Republic and Northwest. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy as a Fighter Pilot. He always loved flying his C-140 that he flew his first solo flight in. He is survived by his wife and children in Niceville, Florida. A later memorial service will be scheduled. Any inquiries can be directed to his brother:

                         Bill Nelson

                          37890 80th Ave Way

                           Cannon Falls, MN  55009-5402

                           425-691-8989

He was an excellent Pilot, father, brother, husband, and friend.

PAA/DL Capt. Vincent Leo Duffy

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Vincent Leo Duffy

January 5, 1939 ~ March 7, 2025

 

Following his military service, Vince became a successful commercial pilot with Pan American World Airways and Delta Air Lines.  Vince joined Pan Am 08-01-1966 and retired with Delta in 1999, and was based 030/ATL at the time of his retirement.  He is survived by his wife Helen, and by his children and his granddaughters.

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

    1234 Hidden Lakes Dr, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

 

PCN memorial site

 

 

https://www.mcalister-smith.com/obituaries/vincent-duffy

 

Vincent Leo Duffy, 86, of Mount Pleasant, SC passed away on March 7, 2025.

 

Vincent was born on January 5, 1939, in Massachusetts to Vincent Leo Duffy and Kathryn Toomey Duffy. Vincent graduated from Stonehill College in Easton, MA, and pursued graduate studies at Notre Dame University.

 

Vincent was a Navy Veteran. Following his military career, he became a successful commercial pilot with Pan American World Airways and Delta Airlines.

 

Vincent was a good man who loved his family. He was a dedicated husband and father, a good conversationalist, and enjoyed his friendships.

 

Vincent had a love of music, was a talented photographer, and enjoyed tending to his roses. He frequented Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant and enjoyed strolls down the pier.

 

Vincent is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helen Duffy; children: Timothy (Jan) of Redwood City, CA, Christopher (Marcie) of Charlotte, NC, and Meghan of Mount Pleasant, SC; and three granddaughters.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stella Maris Building Fund, Stella Marris Roman Catholic Church 1204 Middle Street, P.O. Box 280, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482.

 

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/

 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation - Mount Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, 843-884-3833.  Visitation will be from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.

 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482.

 

NWA Capt. David Olive

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. David Olive

August 10, 1940 ~ March 17, 2025

 

Retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain David Ronald Olive, age 84, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 17^th.  David joined Northwest Airlines 07-08-1968 and retired in 2000.  He is survived by his wife Charlene, and by his grandchildren along with many more extended family members and friends.

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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/david-olive-obituary?id=57948657

 

David Olive Obituary

David Ronald Olive, 84, of Newnan, Georgia, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. David was born on August 10, 1940, in Sheffield, Alabama, to Shelby L. Olive and Mary Pauline Olive of Florence, Alabama. He attended Coffee High School in Florence, Alabama, and graduated in 1958. He married his high school sweetheart, Charlene Cutshall Olive, in 1961. He attended the University of Alabama and graduated in 1963 with a degree in Mathematics.

At graduation, he was commissioned in the United States Air Force. He attended Air Force pilot training at Craig Air Force Base in Selma, Alabama, where he became an instructor pilot in the T-33 and T-38 Aircraft. In 1968, he joined Northwest Airlines and Flew the Boeing 707,727,757,747 and the Douglas DC-10 Aircraft. He retired as a Captain on the 757 Aircraft in 2000 after logging over 20,000 hours of flight time.

David was a 40-year member of Central Baptist Church in Newnan and a devoted M.A.M. Sunday School Class member.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Charlene; his daughter-in-law, Sharon Leigh Olive of Minneapolis, MN; granddaughters, Kirby Grace Breeding, Shelby Leigh Olive, and Baily Hope Olive; his brother, John P. Olive (Cathy) of Foley, Alabama; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, S.L. and Pauline Olive, and his son, Michael J. Olive. David left a legacy of courage, dedication, hard work, and devotion to faith and family. We will dearly miss our husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, in Newnan. A graveside service will immediately follow visitation at Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. Flowers are welcome, but those who wish to make a donation may do so in David's name, to the Central Baptist Church ATTN: Feeding Our Friends, 14 W Broad Street, Newnan, GA 30263.

  https://www.mckoon.com/obituaries/david-olive/#!/TributeWall  

McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263

DL Capt. Don Ray Pierson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Don Ray Pierson

October 9, 1949 ~ March 1, 2025

 

From family and friends we have learned of the passing of Delta Air Lines Captain Don Ray Pierson, age 75.  Don joined Delta Air Lines 10-27-1978 and was Dallas based.  He is survived by his son Keith who has informed us that an obituary will be available in the coming weeks.

Please look for more details to follow.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

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Doreen Koch Gilmer, widow of DL Capt. W. W. Gilmer

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Doreen Koch Gilmer, widow of DL Capt. W. W. Gilmer

December 12, 1937  -  March 4, 2025

 

Delta Golden Wings member….Doreen Jane Koch Gilmer, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 4^th.

 

 https://www.mowells.com/obituaries/Doreen-Jane-Gilmer?obId=38866817

 

Doreen Jane Koch Gilmer, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 4, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1937, in Schenectady, NY, to Robert M. Koch and Rebecca (Ruby) Hutchinson Koch.

 

Doreen pursued her passion for nursing at Clara Maass Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Belleville, NJ, where she earned her RN degree. She later continued her education at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education and School Nurse Teacher Certification. She worked as a school nurse for several years before fate led her to a sweet Southern Air Force pilot stationed in Plattsburgh, NY. That pilot, William Wayman Gilmer—her beloved “Sweet William”—became the love of her life. They married and moved to Georgia when he was hired by Delta Airlines, building a beautiful life together. Doreen continued her nursing career in medical-surgical care, working part-time while raising their children.

 

Doreen was the matriarch of her family, a woman whose love and wisdom shaped generations. She was preceded in death by her husband and their cherished daughter, Rebecca Koch Gilmer Benefield. She is survived by her loving son, William Muldrow Gilmer; her steadfast sisters, Barbara Ann Noble and Donna Lee Geothe; her adored grandchildren, William Trawick Gilmer, Hardy McAfee Simpson, Emily Anne Gilmer Flynn, and Elizabeth Graham Gilmer; and many treasured nieces and nephews.

 

Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville, www.mowells.com

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9540572/william-wayman-gilmer

DL Capt. William Wayman Gilmer

Birth:  21 Dec 1936

Death:   2 Sep 2000 (aged 63)

Burial:  Silver Brook Cemetery, Anderson SC

DAL seniority date:  01-03-1967 

Captain Bill died September 2, 2000, at 63, in a boating incident in Perdido Key, FL.  He was on a surfboard in the bay when lightning struck nearby.  He fell off the board and subsequently drowned.

DL Capt. James Monroe Rush Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt.  James Monroe Rush Jr.

November 13, 1942 ~ March 15, 2025

Retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain James "Jim" Monroe Rush Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully at home on March 15th after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  Jim joined Delta Air Lines 11-06-1972 and retired in 2002 and was based Dallas, then JFK prior to retiring.  Jim is survived by his wife Debby, and by his children and grandchildren.

PCN memorial site

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-rush-obituary?id=57928163

 

James "Jim" Monroe Rush, Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2025, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was a loving husband, father, "Daddy Jim," uncle, and friend, and he will be missed by all. Jim graduated from Bellaire High School in 1961 and from the University of Houston in 1967. He then joined the U.S. Air Force, serving as an officer and T-38 pilot instructor from 1968 to 1972, where he discovered his lifelong passion for flying. After his service in the Air Force, Jim joined Delta Airlines in 1972 and flew for 30 years, eventually rising to the rank of Captain before his retirement in 2002.

Jim was known for his friendly demeanor, and he didn't know a stranger. He loved to laugh, tell jokes, and share his gregarious personality with those around him. His easygoing nature and readiness for adventure made his presence cherished by family and friends. He was a devoted caretaker and problem-solver, generous with his time and resources. Jim was actively involved in mission trips and volunteered at his church, where he served as a deacon. His interests included playing golf, traveling the world, riding Harleys, enjoying BBQ, two-stepping, drinking Starbucks coffee, and watching movies. Most importantly, he loved sharing all these experiences with his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Debby Rush, and his daughters Kerri Hove (husband, Eric) and Jessica Dugan (husband, Dwight), and grandchildren Riley, Cole, and Jack Hove, and Harriet and Clementine Dugan. He is also survived by his stepchildren Danny Paschall (partner, Lindsay) and Brooke Duke (husband, Charlie), stepdaughter-in-law Christina Paschall, and grandchildren Morgan Paschall, Liam, Owen, Cora, and Eliza Duke, and Gavin and Olivia Paschall. Jim was proceeded in death by his son Matthew James Rush and stepson Casey Paschall, his parents Rosalie and James Rush, and brother Donald Rush.

A memorial service will be held on March 29, 2025, at 11am at Second Baptist Church Kingwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association www.lbda.org

 

Funeral services provided by Darst Funeral Home

796 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood, TX 77339

DL Capt. Chris Burton

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. Chris Burton

December 16, 1965 ~ February 26, 2025

 

Delta Air Lines Captain Christopher “Chris” Donald Burton, age 59, of Southlake, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.  Chris joined Delta Air Lines 10-09-2000 and was based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Bei and by his children Grace and Harrison.

PCN memorial site

 

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/keller-tx/christopher-burton-12268131

 

Born on December 16, 1965, Chris grew up in Euclid, OH, and graduated from Euclid High School in 1984. He went on to earn two Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Physics from THE Ohio State University in 1989 and a Master’s degree in Physics from Texas A&M University.

 

Following his education, Chris served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a naval aviator for ten years, flying an S-3 Viking off an aircraft carrier. After his distinguished service as a lieutenant, he transitioned into commercial aviation, beginning his career with United Airlines in 1999 before joining Delta Air Lines in 2000, where he has served as a captain until the present.

 

Chris is survived by his loving wife, Bei; his children, Grace and Harrison; his mother, June; and his brothers, Ken and Scott. He is also fondly remembered by his uncles Ed and Don, cousin Ainsley, nieces Emily and Amey, and nephew Adam.

 

A visitation for Christopher will be held Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Keller's Old Town Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 Keller Parkway, Keller, TX 76248. A funeral service will occur Friday, March 21, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 220 Keller Parkway, Keller, TX 76248. A committal service will occur Friday, March 21, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM at External Service Location, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.

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NWA Capt. Joseph J. Amendt Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Joseph J. Amendt Jr.

February 28, 1935 - February 5, 2025

 

Sharing news from our Northwest Airlines friends and colleagues….the passing of NWA Captain Joseph John Amendt Jr., age 89.  Joe joined Northwest 12-05-1966 and retired in 1995.  Widowed in August of 2020, Joe is survived by his children and their families, and by his feisty dog, Ralphie.

 

From the RNPA group  :  Captain Joseph Amendt Jr., age 89, of Watertown, SD passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Watertown, SD.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Watertown, SD. Prior to the memorial service a visitation and prayer session will be offered from 9:00-10:00 AM at Holy Name Catholic Church. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Watertown at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Immaculate ConceptionSchool in Watertown or the Glacial Lakes Humane Society and Shelter in Watertown.

 Joe was a RNPA member and will have an obituary posted shortly on the RNPA

website.

Our condolences to the Amendt family.  

(~Bill Day)

 

https://www.wightandcomes.com/memorials/joseph--amendt/5548478/index.php

Joe was born in Los Angeles, California on February 28, 1935 to Joseph and Alma Amendt. He grew up

in southern California, graduated from Alhambra High School and attended Long Beach State where he obtained a degree in electrical engineering. He was a member and president of the CA Tau Beta Pi

Engineering Honor Society. Joe was drafted into the Army and was stationed in Germany for 2 years with the “Big Red 1” first infantry division, and served in the Army Reserve for several years after that. His first professional engineering position was at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

 

Joe married Jane Frisone in 1954, they had one daughter, Cynthia, and later divorced. In 1964, he married Katherine Moore and they had four children, Katherine, Joseph, Michael and Matthew, and later divorced. He married Shirley Sorenson in 1986, combining their families with Shirley's children,

Catherine and Phillip. They moved to Watertown, SD in 1979 and settled on a property that he loved on the south side of Lake Pelican - naturally, with its own air strip.

 

Captain Joe had a lifelong love of aviation that started with an introductory flight at the age of 14 in an Aeronca L-16. He described it as magical, “not like we were climbing but as if the earth was falling away below us”. Soon after he got a job at the El Monte airport in southern California and began his flight training. His first solo was in a Piper PA-11 and he received his private pilot certificate at age 16. His career path was clearly set with this milestone and he was hired by Northwest Orient Airlines in 1966. He began commercial flying as a 2nd officer on a Boeing 707. During the 1980s his flight proficiency and passion drove him to new heights as he was type rated as Captain on 5 different aircraft simultaneously, a distinguished accomplishment. He was Captain on the 747-400 at the culmination of his commercial aviation career. In 1995 at age 60, he took his mandatory retirement from NWA with over 25,000 hours of flight time “without scratching a soul or bending any metal”. His technical expertise also took him on a pathway into aviation mechanics where he obtained and held an A & P and Inspection Authorization (IA) certification. No aircraft was outside of his interest, and he received his helicopter rating in 1977. He delighted in flying and tinkering with his Piper Apache and his 172 and 150 Cessnas. Outside of aviation, he also enjoyed traveling, scuba diving, reading and instructing those around him in all areas of aeronautics, engineering and politics (being a frequent commentator on KWAT's Whats Up show).

 

Joe was preceded in death by wife Shirley Amendt, mother Alma Amendt, father Joseph Amendt Sr. and daughter Cynthia Amendt.

 

Joe is survived by his children, Katherine Amendt (Irwin Hershkovitz) of Minnetonka, MN, Joseph

Amendt (Jennifer) of Plymouth, MN, Michael Amendt (Marie) of Santa Ana CA, Matthew Amendt of

University Place, WA, Catherine Brown (Jack) of Brandon, SD and Phillip Brugger of Watertown, SD, his grandchildren, Kelsey Hershkovitz, Madison Hershkovitz and Samuel Hershkovitz all of the Twin Cities and his feisty dog, Ralphie.

 

Joe was a devout Catholic and enjoyed doing the rosary daily. We will miss seeing him in the front row at Holy Name Catholic Church.

 

Psalm 147:11 The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy.

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~ IN MEMORY ~

Shirley J. Amendt, wife of NWA Capt. Joe Amendt

March 2, 1942 - August 20, 2020

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DL Capt. Ronald C. Jones

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Ronald C. Jones

October 2, 1934 ~ March 15, 2025

 

Retired Delta pilot and Delta Golden Wings member Captain Ronald C. Jones, age 90, passed away March 15, 2025. Ron was born October 2, 1934, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He joined Delta Air Lines 04-01-1963 and retired in 1994, and was based Chicago and then Atlanta at the time of retirement.  Widowed in January 2024, Ron is survived by their children and their children’s families.

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He was an only child to wonderful parents, Charles and Celeste Jones. He grew up in Milwaukee and graduated from Wauwatosa High School, where he went on to attend Wentworth Military Academy for two years. Ron then transferred to Carroll College, now Carroll University, to get his B.S. in Business and a minor in Biology.

 

After college, Ron joined the Air Force and was a part of the Air Guard for 10 years. Ron then joined Delta Airlines as a pilot and was based in Chicago, Illinois and then transferred to the Atlanta, Georgia hub. After 31.5 years flying for Delta, Ron and his wife, Barbara, retired to Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia.

 

Ron is survived by his son, Scott (Lynn); daughter, Lynn; grandchildren, Colleen, Nicci, Darby, Kelsey and Charlie; great grandchildren, Tripp, Scottie, Cami, Callahan and Charlotte. He was predeceased by his wife (Barbara).

 

In between flying, Ron would spend his days with his family and friends. His favorite pastimes were boating and swimming at Lake Oconee.

 

A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to the following organization: Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257, or give online at thefoundationcares.org/give

 

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Barbara Colleen Jones of Greensboro GA

August 21, 1939 ~ January 5, 2024

 

On Friday, January 5th, 2024, Barbara Colleen Jones, the beautiful wife of Ronald Jones, our

wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all left us to meet her

Lord and Savior after battling cancer for the second time. Barbara never met a stranger and

became an instant friend to everyone she met. If you had a chance to meet her, your life would

have been uplifted to the next level. Her passion for life brought such joy and happiness into the

world not to mention her humor and infectious laughter. It is not often that you meet such a

special person who spreads joy and kindness wherever her travels took her. Our mother majored

in being the matriarch of our family where she shared a 63-year love story with our father who

was her husband and best friend.

 

DL Capt. Charles “Charlie” E. Wilson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Charles “Charlie” E. Wilson

January 1, 1936 ~ March 13, 2025

 

Sharing sad news as was just received today from the Wilson family…..Marianne writes: “It is with great sadness that I report to the Delta community that my husband passed away on March 13, 2025. Other than his family, Charlie’s greatest love was flying. Charlie was hired by Delta in 1961 and retired in 1996. He was 89 yrs. old at the time of his death. He had four children and ten grandchildren.”

 

Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Charlie Wilson joined Delta Air Lines 12-18-1961 and retired January 1996 based 031/ATL.

Condolences may be sent to the Wilson family

c/o Marianne Wilson

788 Oakdale Drive

Auburn, Alabama 36830-8476

 

Should we receive more information, we will be sure to pass it along.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

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