DL Capt. James Harold McCann

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. James Harold McCann

June 24, 1941 ~ August 20, 2026

 

Delta Golden Wings member Captain James “Jim” McCann joined Delta Air Lines 09-12-1969 and was based Houston and Atlanta.  Jim is survived by his wife Johnnie, and by his children and Johnnie’s children along with their families.

Services for Jim will be held in Marietta, Georgia on September 13^th….please see obituary below for information.

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James Harold McCann Obituary

James Harold McCann, beloved husband, father, Poppy, friend, Navy veteran, and retired Delta Air Lines captain, was born on June 24, 1941, and passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2026.

 

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Yinger McCann, who passed away in 2016; his parents, Beecher and Mary Omer McCann; and his sister, Nancy Ann Ricks. He remarried in 2018 and is survived by his wife, Johnnie Gabriel-McCann; his three children, Todd (Lisa) McCann, Kevin (April) McCann, and Leslie (Slade) Lofstad, and his six grandchildren, Hailey, Connor, Caroline, Jackson, Ryder, and Knox. He is also survived by Johnnie's daughters Stephanie (Vernon) Bahm, Laura Payne-Gabriel, and 3 grandchildren, Wyatt, Heath, and Katherine.

 

Born and raised in Morganfield, Kentucky, Jim graduated from Murray State University and became a math teacher before joining the United States Navy in 1964. He served as a naval aviator during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Hornet aircraft carrier, flying the S-2 Tracker. In 1969, he completed his active-duty service as a lieutenant and began what would become a long and distinguished 32-year career with Delta Air Lines.

 

His career with Delta first took him to Houston, Texas, before he and Anne ultimately settled in Marietta, Georgia in 1971 on Arden Drive, where they built their life and raised their three children amongst many families who would become lifelong friends. Jim achieved the rank of captain in 1985 and retired from Delta in June 2001 after more than three decades of flying, finishing his career as an MD-11 captain.

 

While his career took him around the world, the things that mattered most to Jim were much closer to home. He was active in his church, gave his time generously to Habitat for Humanity, and valued the friendships he built throughout his life. Above all, he treasured his family and especially the time he spent with his grandchildren.

 

Jim lived his life with quiet strength and without the need for recognition. Selfless, humble, and dependable, his life was one of service—to his country, his community, his friends, and, most importantly, his family. He was deeply devoted to the people he loved and led by example, with integrity, generosity, and steadfast character evident not simply in what he said, but in the way he lived each day. Those who knew and loved Jim will remember the example he set and the values he passed on to the generations that follow. His was a life well lived, and his legacy will continue through the family he loved so dearly.

 

A memorial service honoring Jim's life will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026 in the chapel at the First Baptist Church of Marietta at 3:00 PM with visitation beginning at 2:00 PM.

 

Contributions can be made is Jim's honor to the First Baptist Church of Marietta, Must Ministries, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

NWA/DL Capt. Bill Bailey

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

EAL/NWA/DAL

Captain William C. Bailey, USNR (Ret.)

March 10, 1950 — August 27, 2026

 

Captain Bailey began his time with Northwest Airlines 07-07-1989 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Katherine, and by his children and their families.

Services will be held this Friday, September 4^th in Florida…please see obituary below or visit the funeral home website for details.

 

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Captain William C. Bailey, USNR (Ret.) passed away peacefully at his home in Longwood, Florida on August 27, 2026. A native of Oak Park, Illinois, Bill attended Fenwick High School, where he was a standout athlete in basketball and golf. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1972, proudly serving as captain of the Naval Academy Golf Team.

After graduation, Bill served aboard the USS Kretchmer before earning his naval aviator wings in 1974. Flying the A-7E Corsair, he completed deployments to the North Atlantic and Mediterranean with the "Marauders" of VA-82 aboard the USS Nimitz. The “Marauders” earned the Battle "E" and the Admiral Wade McClusky Award. He later served as an instructor pilot with VA-174, transitioned to the Naval Reserve in 1979, and joined the "Blue Dolphins" of VA-203. During his tenure, the unit earned multiple top squadron honors, and Captain Bailey transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet before assuming command of the squadron in 1990. Bill cherished the many friendships he made during his Naval career.

In addition to his distinguished military service, Captain Bailey pursued a successful commercial aviation career, flying as a pilot for Eastern Airlines for 10 years, Northwest Airlines for 10 years, and concluding his career with Delta Air Lines until his retirement. At each airline he enjoyed working in the training department in addition to flying.

Outside of his career, Bill was happiest on the golf course, spending time with his family, working in his yard, traveling with his wife, and following the Jacksonville Jaguars. He will be remembered for his unwavering integrity, his kind nature towards everyone he met, his deep devotion to his family, and, most of all, his wonderful laugh.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Katherine; their children, Brian (Jackie) and Allison Grant (Jeffery); and their seven cherished grandsons: Brody, Holden, Reed, Ian, Declan, Ryan, and Wesley. He is also survived by his siblings, Jack (Emma), Robert (Shelly), Tim (Anne), Dan, and Mary Beth Catenzaro (Frank).

A Mass will be held on Friday, September 4, at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1020 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714, at 10:00 AM. Interment with military honors will take place at the Jacksonville National Cemetery at a later date. Friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or a charity of your choice.

NWA Capt. John Lackey

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NWA Capt. John Lackey

November 6, 1939 ~ May 20, 2026

 

John passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his beloved beach home in Wildwood, New Jersey…………………

Following his military service, John Earl Lackey joined Northwest Airlines 05-06-1968 and retired with Northwest in 1999.  John is survived by his wife Claire, and by his children and his grandchildren. 

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John Earl Lackey passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his beloved beach home in Wildwood, New Jersey. He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and raised in Gore, Oklahoma.

 

John attended Northeastern Oklahoma State University, where he earned a degree in mathematics education. After a brief time teaching high school, he joined the United States Navy and became an accomplished naval aviator. He proudly completed three tours in Vietnam flying the E-2 Hawkeye and achieved more than 100 successful aircraft carrier landings while serving aboard the USS Ticonderoga, USS Bon Homme Richard, and USS Kitty Hawk. He retired from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

 

In addition to his military service, John began a distinguished career with Northwest Airlines in 1968, flying for more than 30 years before retiring in 1999. He captained aircraft as large as the Boeing 747-200 and was known throughout his career for his professionalism and commitment to safety. It was at Northwest Airlines where he met the love of his life, Claire, who also enjoyed a long career with the airline. They married in June 1976 and shared nearly 50 devoted years together.

 

John loved Phillies baseball, Eagles football, boating, model trains, his dogs, and fixing anything that was broken. He was a member and past Commodore of the Cape Coral Cruise Club and spent many happy days boating with Claire aboard their beloved 40-foot Silverton, Claire E. He cherished winters in Southwest Florida and summers at the Jersey Shore.

 

Above all, John loved his family deeply. He is survived by his loving wife Claire; his children, Joseph and Jeffrey and his cherished grandchildren, Allison, Ryan, Alex, and Jade.

 

In a final reflection of the love that defined his life, John’s last words before going to bed Tuesday evening were simply, “I love you,” spoken while looking into his wife’s eyes.

NWA/DL Capt. David William Main

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA/DL Capt. David William Main

March 12, 1950  ~  August 26, 2026

 

David William Main joined Northwest Airlines 07-12-1979 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Louise, and by his daughters and their families.

Having most recently resided in Georgia, I see the family’ address listed in whitepages as

812 Eagle Dr, Griffin, GA 30223.

Services for David will be held September 1 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin.

 

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David William Main Obituary

Mr. David William Main, age 76, Griffin, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at his residence.

David was born on March 12, 1950, in Plainfield, New Jersey. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Main, and Elizabeth Hunter Main; brother-in-law, Gyuri Nemeth. David served his country in the United States Air Force and was a retired pilot with Delta Airlines.

 

David is survived by his wife, Louise Currin Main; daughters and their spouses, Amy (Stephane) Allagnon, Suzanne (Shaun) Benton; grandchildren, Ethan Allagnon, Eric Allagnon, Kadie (Cat) Benton, Kaleb (Camilla) Benton, Scott Bennett, Kensley (Braden) Firth, Zachary Bennett, Carter Benton; sister, Susan Nemeth; brother, Jeffery (Nancy) Main; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

A memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home with Reverend JoAn Kinrade officiating.

 

Conner-Westbury Funeral Home, 1891 W. McIntosh Road, Griffin, is in charge of arrangements.

Please join the family and friends in honoring the life of Mr. David William Main by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneralhome.com and posting your tributes and memories.

NWA Capt. Bradley Pass

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Bradley Pass

March 30, 1941 ~ August 22, 2026            

 

Minneapolis lost a uniquely generous and magnanimous resident when Bradley John Pass, age 85, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22…………

Brad joined Northwest Airlines 06-06-1966 and retired with Northwest in 2001.  Widowed in 2024, Brad is survived by his children and grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to the family at 5139 S 34th Ave #17097, Minneapolis, MN 55417.

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Bradley Pass Obituary

Obituary :  Cremation Society of Minnesota (First Memorial Funeral Chapel) - Edina

Minneapolis lost a uniquely generous and magnanimous resident when Bradley John Pass, age 85, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.

Brad was born to Melvin Pass and Dorothy (Kolbert) Pass on March 30, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN. He graduated from Murray High School in St. Paul, MN and attended the University of Minnesota before embarking on his career as pilot on 6/6/1966.

Brad met Carol Armstrong through a friend and they wed on Dec. 18, 1971. Together, Brad and Carol had two sons, Gabriel and Daniel. Both before and after their sons were born, Brad and Carol traveled the world as opportunistic adventurers, operating with a lot of information but not a lot of plans, seeking out-of-the way gems with the best food and most interesting tours. Brad turned an old green mining truck into a camper, and they were notorious for bringing along friends in their tiny house on wheels to places like Glacier National Park, California, and Colorado.

In the 1970s, the duo opened The Dark Room at 2116 Lyndale Avenue S., and The Great Northwest Gentlemen's Apparel and Haberdashery (with Carol's sister Judy) in Dinky Dale. Brad and Carol filled their house with hand-made light fixtures and local artwork, sharing beauty with their visitors. Brad was a photographer and potter who built his own pottery wheels. Throughout his life, people were drawn to Brad's easy-going nature, and as he worked around his house and the neighborhood, he was often seen teaching others how to use a hammer and saw. When Dan was born, he and Gabriel created a rocking machine to help soothe the baby. They built many things over the years, including an AM radio and an impressive treehouse in the backyard. Brad was a master craftsman, renovating many houses and putting creative touches on his own. He enjoyed motorcycling and bringing their boat out on the St. Croix River.

Brad surveyed the Alaska backcountry, and then spent 35 years flying for Northwest Airlines. He started on a turbine prop, the Lockheed Electra, and then shifted to the 747. His extended trips took him as far away as Tokyo, with overnight stops in Honolulu, and Amsterdam with stops in Miami. He worked his way up to DC-10 Instructor Pilot and Check Pilot. Brad hit mandatory retirement at age 60 in March 2001. Upon retiring, he flew the B25 Bomber Miss Mitchell for the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, receiving their First to Lead award in 2003, Top Communications award in 2005 and Airman of the Year award in 2006.

At 6 foot, 4 inches, Brad was taller than most but he didn't tower over people. Instead, he was a warm person who found ways to make everyone feel like they belonged – no matter who they were. He taught his children and others by example. "Beepa Brad" loved caring for his grandchildren, listening to them and telling them stories. Aurora remembers him picking her up from swim team practice using his airline captain schpiel, "Good afternoon, this is your captain speaking. The time is now___. The weather in Minneapolis is good, and your flight is expected to arrive on time at gate ___." Brad didn't bring casseroles to family dinners, but that didn't mean he came empty-handed. Instead, he arrived with his arms full of snacks, herring, olives and whatever else he thought others would like, and he always had tic tacs in his pocket. Brad's care and generosity extended beyond immediate family, to include 2 foster sons, Becelone and Leroy, who stayed with the family in their teens.

Together with Carol, Brad devoted himself to his community. Brad preferred that his wife, Carol, be in the spotlight, but he was a solid force behind each community effort. Together they personally owned a number houses in East Phillips in an effort to create safe, affordable housing for the neighborhood, where they also resided for nearly 60 years. Brad was generous with his time. He served on the board of the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute until his death, supporting the East Phillips Indoor Urban Farm project at the former Roof Depot. He and Carol raised funds to build the East Phillips Cultural and Community Center, supported renovation and redevelopment of the neighborhood pool to create the Phillips Aquatics Center, and raised funds for numerous housing initiatives in East Phillips, striving to bring happiness, resources, and attention to the community. They were proud of having worked to stop many environmental injustices, like the garbage burner and the Hiawatha Public Works Expansion Project, and birthing the East Phillips Indoor Urban Farm project at the former Roof Depot. Brad helped organized Clean Sweep in East Phillips for many years and helped manage the Community Garden at 2428 17th Avenue S. He served on the Capital Long Range Improvement Committee for Minneapolis Parks, the board of the Green Institute, and the design team for the East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center. He always brought the coffee and donuts.

Brad was known for his ability to bring people together in diplomatic ways that made everyone feel seen and heard, even when they didn't all agree. He could be firm in his advocacy for the community while still coming off as polite and magnanimous, helping others focus in on the common good. Brad knew how to read a room. Carol was the strategist and he punctuated their work.

Brad was indeed the person you wanted flying the plane. Smart, steady, unflappable, level headed - while also being extremely caring, gentle, kind, warm and humble. There was always a smile under that mustache.

In his final years, although he suffered from cancer, Brad was the easiest person to live with. He practiced gratitude, kindness and respect toward everyone around him daily. The day before his death, Brad told his nurse, "I'm sorry that my departure will prevent me from being here."

Survived by: brother Roger (Grace) Pass; children: Gabriel (Amy) Pass and Daniel (Laurel) Pass; and grandchildren: Francisca, Aurora, Rosslyn, Ailsa (Autumn), and Moira (Jay).

Preceded by his parents Melvin Pass and Dorothy (Kolbert) Pass, and wife Carol Armstrong Pass (in 2024).

A private memorial will be held with interment at Fairview Cemetery in Mound. Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Minnesota. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute or the Commemorative Air Force. Notes to the family, memories and photos may be left in the online guestbook. Cards may be sent to the family at 5139 S 34th Ave #17097, Minneapolis, MN 55417. 

 

https://cremationsocietyofmn.com/tribute/details/79411 

Carol Ann Armstrong Pass

August 28, 1942 - May 28, 2024

NWA/DL Capt. Craig Christilaw

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL Capt. Craig Christilaw

January 24, 1951 ~ August 16, 2026

 

Craig fell in love with flying at the age of five when he took an airplane ride in an old Aeronca……….

Craig joined Northwest Airlines 10-13-1989 and retired with Delta Air Lines based Detroit.  Craig is survived by his wife Colleen, and by his two children and their families.

A Celebration of Craig’s Life reception will be held on September 9, 2026 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Camp Blodgett Retreat Center in West Olive, Michigan….please see obituary details below.

 

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Obituary : On August 16, 2026 at age 75, Craig Christilaw began his solo flight to his final resting place after a short battle with glioblastoma. Born in Midland, Michigan in 1951, Craig was the eldest of five children and grew up driving tractors on his family's farm. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation from Western Michigan University. Craig fell in love with flying at the age of five when he took an airplane ride in an old Aeronca. This lifelong passion became a defining thread throughout his entire life.

Craig’s flying career took him from the small single-engine airplanes of his college years to some of the world’s great commercial aircraft. As a Department of Aviation student at Western, he paid for airplane rental by working as a lineman, refueling airplanes on the Kalamazoo airfield, building time in Cessna 150s, 172s, 177s and 182s, Mooney M-10 Cadets, Piper Cherokees and Grumman American AA-1B and -1Cs. After graduation and his marriage to his loving wife of 50 years, Colleen, he became a “freight dog,” hauling automotive parts in twin Cessna 310s, 402s and 411s. His career flourished from there and with it came flying time in the Beech 99, Hawker Siddeley 125, Gulfstream Turbo Commander, Boeing 727, Citation III, Lear 35A, Navajo Chieftain, Cessna 421 Golden Eagle, IAI Westwind 2 and Challenger 600. In 1989, Craig landed his dream job with Northwest Airlines, where he flew the Boeing 727, DC-9, Airbus A320 and ultimately the A330. After Northwest merged with Delta Airlines, the boy who had fallen in love with flying during a ride in an old Aeronca, finished his professional career crossing oceans in the A330 for Delta, flying international routes before retiring in 2011.

During retirement, Craig owned two airplanes, bringing his remarkable aviation journey almost full circle, back to the kind of small airplanes that had first captured his imagination as a child. He returned to flying purely for the joy of it, owning first a Grumman American AA-1A Yankee and later a Cessna 177 Cardinal, both of which he adored. Desiring to give back to the local aviation community, he served on the City of Grand Haven Airport Board and in 2016, as a Grand Haven Aviation Association member, he spent his entire summer nearly single-handedly re-painting the F-100 Super Sabre jet in Thunderbird colors at the Grand Haven City Airport. He enjoyed being a member of EAA Chapter 211 at the Grand Haven Airport and volunteered many hours to help restore vintage aircraft with fellow airplane enthusiasts.

An involved father, Craig coached his son’s AYSO soccer teams and Odyssey of the Mind team, cheered on his children at their sporting and school events, and enthusiastically attended his daughter’s various musical, theatre, and dance performances. Time with his family was always among his greatest joys. They shared a lifelong closeness and spent time together as much as possible. He was an Amateur Radio enthusiast, an interest that started in high school and only ended when his brain cancer silenced him this summer. He loved talking daily on the 80-meter band across the North American continent and the 2-meter band locally. He had many steadfast radio friends across the USA from 30 years of talking on the 4:30 to 5:30 am “Nut Factory” net. He was also a member of North Ottawa Amateur Radio Club (NOARC) for years and enjoyed contributing to public service activities and Field Days.

Craig loved adventure and was keen on rollerblading, skydiving (22 jumps), jet ski adventures, motorcycle riding, backpack camping, and long-distance car driving. He had a 60-year, love/hate yet faithful relationship with Detroit Tigers baseball and Detroit Lions football with the frequent refrain, “next year they are going to win it.” He perfected swimming pool maintenance for his backyard pools and was known as the Cannonball King for his expertise in that maneuver. Craig was a generous and kind person, meeting everyone with a wide smile. His life was committed to hard work, integrity, and consideration of others. He made many friends at the local Y in his years of daily workouts and on his twice-daily dog walks into Lake Forest Cemetery. He was known in jest as the “Mayor of Gladys Circle”. He was a treasure to his family, and they were his greatest treasures. He will be missed forever by his family and many, many friends.

Craig is survived by his true love, Colleen Rockey, and his adored children; son, Matthew Christilaw, daughter Cathleen (Drew) Kenney and his beloved golden retriever, Princess Violet, and granddog Lucy; also by his siblings, Janine (Randy) Bingham, Ward (Lynne) Christilaw, and Teresa (Billie Jo) Christilaw and brothers-in-law, Larry (Linda) Rockey, Bruce Rockey, James (Maria) Rockey, and Daniel (Tifenn Boisard) Rockey, and his treasured nephews and nieces and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Christilaw and Clare Chritz, his brother, Scott Christilaw, his parents-in-law, Gordon and Alyce Rockey, brother-in-law William Rockey and his cherished Labrador Retrievers, Emma and Luke and granddog, Stella.

A Celebration of Craig’s Life reception will be held on Wednesday September 9, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Camp Blodgett Retreat Center, 10451 Lakeshore Ave, West Olive. We welcome family, friends, and his many acquaintances to join us.

PAA/DL Capt. Jackson "Jack" Newberry

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, PAA/DL Capt. Jackson "Jack" Newberry

June 27, 1937 ~ August 14, 2026

 

For a boy raised on that farm in Powersville GA, his life became an extraordinary journey……

Captain Jackson Irving "Jack" Newberry Jr. joined Pan American 11-7-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines with 30 plus years of commercial flying.  Jack is survived by his wife Maggie, and by their two sons and their son’s families.

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Jackson Newberry Obituary

Obituary :   Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory of Rogers AR

Jackson Irving "Jack" Newberry, Jr. was born on June 27, 1937, to Jackson and Eula (Hurdle) Newberry in Annapolis, Maryland. He peacefully passed away on August 14, 2026, at his home in Rogers, Arkansas.

More than any place he traveled or anything he accomplished, Jack treasured his wife, Margaret "Maggie" Cohen. Jack and Maggie married in 1973, and he considered the life they built together his greatest blessing. They returned to the farmland where he had grown up in Middle Georgia and raised two wonderful sons, Jackson Irving "Trey" Newberry III and Thomas Edward "Tom" Newberry.

Jack grew up in Powersville, Georgia, where his family initially lived without electricity. His life unfolded through a series of remarkable and often unexpected opportunities that took him farther than he could have imagined. His path led him to Georgia Tech, where he joined the track team and Navy ROTC, partially because both provided an extra set of much-needed clothing.

Jack went on to serve his country as an aviator in the United States Navy. Following his Navy service, he began a long career as an airline pilot with PAN AM and later Delta Air Lines. He served for many years as a captain while traveling throughout the world. He liked to say that he had jogged on every continent except Antarctica. For a boy raised on that farm in Powersville, his life became an extraordinary journey.

After retiring from flying, Jack spent much of his time developing a registered Angus herd, caring for the land, and enjoying the opportunity to be home most of the time.

In 2019, Jack and Maggie moved to Northwest Arkansas, bringing them closer to their daughter-in-law, Audrey, whom Jack loved as a daughter, and their five precious grandchildren. Jack truly enjoyed discovering the rewards of full retirement.

Jack was deeply loved, cherished, and admired as an accomplished aviator, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His determination, humility, curiosity, humor, and gratitude shaped every chapter of his story. He will be dearly missed until we meet again.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Jackson Sr. and Eula Newberry, and his brother, Jim Newberry.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Maggie" Newberry; his sons, Jackson Irving "Trey" Newberry III and Thomas Edward "Tom" Newberry; his daughter-in-law, Audrey; his grandchildren, Parker Kathryn, Marcus Edward, Gabriel Edward, Magnolia Grace, and James Beckham; and his sisters, Patricia Adams and Leslie White.

WA/DL Capt. Howard Anderson “Andy” Bowles

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, WA/DL Capt. Howard Anderson “Andy” Bowles

January 6, 1936 ~ July 30, 2026

 

Retired WA/DL Capt. Howard Anderson “Andy” Bowles Jr. joined Western Airlines 01-13-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines based SLC.  Andy is survived by his wife Molly, and by his daughters and their families. 

A Celebration of Life event will be held for Captain Bowles at a later date.

PCN memorial site

 

 

Obituary  :  Howard Anderson “Andy” Bowles, devoted husband, father, grandfather, naval aviator, airline captain, and lifelong adventurer, passed away peacefully at his home in Los Altos, California on July 30, 2026 at the age of 90.

 

Born in Alhambra, California, on January 6, 1936, Andy was awarded a Navy scholarship to and graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering before answering a calling to serve his country as a United States Naval Aviator.

Andy retired as a Commander in the U.S. Navy after a distinguished career that included service during the Vietnam War and command of Patrol Squadron VP-91.

 

Andy’s passion for flying was matched by his love for telling the stories of the extraordinary people with whom he served.

 

Following his military service, Andy enjoyed a second career in the skies, flying for Western Airlines and later as a Captain for Delta Air Lines. Whether in the cockpit or at home, he was most comfortable when guiding others with quiet confidence, sound judgment, and an unfailing sense of responsibility.

 

For nearly sixty-eight years, Andy shared a remarkable marriage with the love of his life, Molly Bowles. Together they built a home grounded in love, laughter, and unwavering support for their family.

 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Molly; his daughters, Susan Zecher (Jim Zecher) and Shari Bowles Gibbons (Phil Gibbons); his grandchildren, Tim Zecher and Catie Zecher; and his brother, Bill Bowles (Judie Bowles).

 

To those who knew him, Andy will be remembered less for the titles he held than for the man he was. He believed in taking responsibility for one’s actions, working hard, treating others with kindness, and stepping forward when leadership was needed. He raised his daughters to embrace those same values, and they became the foundation upon which generations of his family continue to build their lives.

 

Andy possessed an effortless sense of humor that never faded, even during his final years. Those close to him looked forward to spending time with Andy because he made them laugh and treated them like family. In return, they grew deeply attached to the man whose warmth, optimism, and genuine interest in life brightened every room he entered.

 

Outside of work, Andy loved flying, reading, traveling the world, and sharing stories from a life rich with adventure. Whether recounting military missions, memorable flights, or travels abroad, he had a gift for making every story come alive and every listener feel as though they had been there beside him.

 

His legacy lives on not only through his family but through the countless people who learned from his example that true leadership is measured not by recognition but by character. He demonstrated every day that integrity, accountability, generosity, and humor are among life’s greatest accomplishments.

 

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Brain Donation Network in honor of Andy’s lifelong commitment to advancing knowledge and helping future generations.

 

Fair winds and following seas, Captain. Thank you for showing us how to live with courage, humility, and joy.

WAL Sherrie” Wilson-Walton, wife of WA/DL Capt. Mike Walton

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Sharon “Sherrie” Wilson-Walton, wife of WA/DL Capt. Mike Walton

May 22, 1942 – August 15, 2026

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On August 15, 2026, I said goodbye to the love of my life. Sherrie passed away peacefully and without pain in Scottsdale, Arizona, after a brief but heroic battle with bone cancer. For 58 wonderful years, she was my co-pilot, my strength, and my best friend.

 

Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Sherrie attended Drake University before following her adventurous spirit into aviation at age 20. She began as a stewardess for Braniff Airways in Dallas and later moved to Seattle to fly the Lockheed Constellation for Pacific Northern Airlines to Alaska, a land and people she grew to love deeply. That was where our story truly began—on my very first flight with PNA to Kodiak, Alaska. I fell in love with her grace and love for life. We were married in Hawaii in July 1968, embarking on a life rich in family, service, and extraordinary adventure. Sherrie remained in the airline industry until retiring from Western Airlines in 1975.

 

Sherrie’s heart belonged entirely to her family. Together, we adopted our two beautiful daughters from Thailand and a son from Iowa. She immersed herself in every moment of their lives—cheering at soccer games, sitting through cheerleading practices, helping with homework, and walking the fairways during Jr. PGA tournaments. When our family grew, she poured that same fierce, tender love into being a grandmother to Victoria, John, Peyton, Cameron, Karson, Paris, and Blake.

 

In 1975, we moved to Scottsdale, living along a green golf course before settling in Cave Creek in 1987 so Sherrie could have her horses. She had a wonderful gift for thoughtful gestures. For our second wedding anniversary, she bought me a Stearman aircraft project—a labor of love we worked on and flew together for 44 years, later a gold placer claim in Arizona.

 

Sherrie had a deep, protective love for animals and children. She spent 17 years with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Search and Rescue, frequently riding her Mustang, Cheyenne, through the trails of the National Forest north of Phoenix. Her courage saved lives: she provided emergency medical aid to a woman crushed under a horse and heroically located a young boy lost in northern Arizona during the dead of winter.

 

Even with a full heart at home, she never stopped learning or giving back. Sherrie earned a degree in Archaeology, volunteered with the Phoenix Art Museum, Kiwanis of Carefree, and the BLM Mustang program, and shared the world with us on family journeys across America, Thailand, Korea, Europe, Russia, and England.

 

Sherrie had an extraordinary knack for making lifelong friends wherever she stepped. She is survived by her husband, Michael; daughters Kimberly Emminger and Tanya (Jack) Maixner; and her seven grandchildren. She lived fully, loved deeply, and left a legacy of courage, warmth, and joy that will stay with us forever.

NWA Capt. George “Greg” Booze

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. George “Greg” Booze

October 26, 1944 ~ August 19, 2026

 

From the retired Northwest Airlines pilot group comes word with the passing of Captain George “Greg” Gregory Booze, a good friend and working colleague to many.  Greg was born in Kansas City, Missouri. By 1950 the Booze family had moved to Florida where Greg would go on to attend the University of Florida.  Of interest, Greg’s father Captain George Lucian Booze was a WWII pilot and flew for National Airlines based Miami after his time in service. Greg joined Northwest Airlines 10-25-1965.  Daughter Melissa was born during Greg’s time while based in MSP.  Greg had most recently resided in Florida.

If more is learned, we will be sure to repost details.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

PCN memorial site

 

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/punta-gorda-fl/george-booze-13011663

OBITUARY George Gregory Booze

IN THE CARE OF Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

George Gregory Booze passed on August 19, 2026, at the age of 81, having been born on October 26, 1944. George was a resident of Punta Gorda, Florida.

 

Death Notice: Greg Booze < wlday@comcast.net >:

 

Dear NWA Friends and Colleagues,   

The following information has been received from Howie Leland and Bill Iams.

 

George "Greg" Booze fell on July 24th resulting in severe brain injuries. He was hospitalized in the Ft Myers Gulf coast Hospital trauma ICU ……………..

 Howie Leland

  

On a personal note: Greg Booze was an NWA Pilot Hire classmate of mine. He

was hired by NWA on Oct. 25, 1965. Greg was one of the youngest classmates,

born 10/26/44, almost exactly four years after me. There were other

exceptionally young fellows in this class, e.g., Bob Peasley, Dick Wing, Jim

Landgren, Paul Tosch, et al………………..  

It was an honor and pleasure knowing Greg Booze.

 

Bill Day

 

NAL/PAA/DL Capt. Neal Edward Waldron

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NAL/PAA/DL Capt. Neal Edward Waldron

October 6, 1938 ~ August 5, 2026

 

Neal joined National 06-6-1966, then flew for Pan Am, and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1998 based

Atlanta.  Neal is survived by his wife Joanne, and by his daughters and their families.

Interment:  Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/305563867/neal-edward-waldron

PCN memorial site,  family photo gallery https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/port-orange-fl/neal-waldron-12995183 

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/port-orange-fl/neal-waldron-12995183

 Obituary of Neal Edward Waldron

IN THE CARE OF Volusia Memorial Funeral Home

Neal Edward Waldron, was born in Tampa, Florida, on October 6, 1938, and died August 5, 2026, at age 87, at Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida. He has been a long time resident of Spruce Creek Fly-In Community in Port Orange, Florida.

 

Neal graduated from Coral Gables High School in Miami and earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Miami. He married his high school sweetheart, Joanne Kathryn Price, on February 5, 1961. They moved to Arizona for US Air Force Flight Training School then to Travis Air Force Base near San Francisco, California. Neal flew C141s in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Once 6 years completed and at the rank of Captain, Neal decided to make the transition to civilian life and be a commercial airline pilot back in their hometown of Miami, FL. He first started with National Airlines, then Pan Am where he flew the Press Charter flights for President Ronald Reagan and even got to meet President Reagan at the White House! After Pan Am he transferred to Delta Airlines which is the company he retired from. Neal's passion was flying and he owned many different private planes over the years and enjoyed flying and working on them. He obtained his A&P Mechanical Certification so he could do annual inspections for private planes.

 

Neal was a member of the VFW and EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association). He was a devout Christian and supported many Christian ministries, a few of which will be listed below.

 

Neal is preceded in death by his father, Ray Waldron, Mother, Merle Waldron, and brother, Don Waldron. He is survived by his loving wife Joanne Waldron of Port Orange, FL, daughter Kathryn Waldron Jacobs of Woodbridge, VA, daughter Carolyn Waldron Ciervo of Frederick, MD, sister, Barbara Reker of Miami, FL, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter.

 

Neal will be buried at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Neal's memory to:

-Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org)

-First Priority South Florida (firstpriority.cc)

-Missionary Flights International (MFI) (missionaryflights.org)

WA/DL Capt. Vern Cardon

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. Vern Cardon

November 10, 1944 ~ August 8, 2026

 

Vern's life was one of hard work and determination — from farm boy to military pilot to airline captain………………

Vern Ray Cardon joined Western Airlines 05-14-1979 and retired with Delta Air Lines based SLC.  Vern is survived by his wife Mary Lynn “Bunny”, and by his children and their families. 

Having most recently resided in Washington state, I see their address listed in whitepages as

18520 N West Shore Rd, Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026.

Services for Vern will be held August 28-29^th in Spokane….please see obituary below.

PCN memorial site

 

https://www.holycrossofspokane.org/obituaries/vern-cardon

Obituary

Vern Cardon, 81, of Nine Mile Falls, Washington, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born in Logansport, Indiana, to William Harold Cardon and Geraldine Helen Cardon.

After World War II, Vern's family moved to Hamilton, Montana, eventually settling in Missoula, where he completed elementary and high school. He worked on his father's farm throughout his childhood, using his earnings to help fund his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. He went on to graduate from the University of Montana in 1968.

It was in Missoula, at the Stop and Go drive-in on Highway 93, where Vern met the love of his life, Mary Lynn, known to everyone as "Bunny." The two married in 1968, beginning a partnership that would carry them across the country and through a lifetime of adventure.

Vern joined the United States Air Force, where he trained as a pilot in Del Rio, Texas — the same year his son, Jason, was born. He was later stationed at Travis Air Force Base flying C-141s, where his daughter, Jaime, was born. Over the course of his military career, Vern served in numerous conflicts, including Vietnam and Desert Storm, flying C-141s and later C-5s. He served ten years of active duty and twelve years in the reserves, retiring from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel.

Concurrent with his military reserve service, Vern joined Western Airlines, which later became Delta Air Lines, where he flew 737s for 24 years until his retirement as Captain.

In retirement, Vern and Bunny settled in Nine Mile Falls, Washington, where he pursued what he often called his biggest passion of all: his grandchildren. He would do anything for them, and in his eyes, they could do no wrong. He made it a point to attend every game, dance recital, gymnastics meet, and school event he possibly could, and always made sure his grandkids had everything they could possibly need. He cherished every moment spent with Kate, Andrew, Karley, Taylor, and Joe.

Vern's Catholic faith was a deep and guiding part of his life. He was baptized in 2006, and went on to become active in nearly every corner of parish life. He served as a Eucharistic minister and usher, and was a member of Assumption's Retired Men's Group. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and went on several pilgrimages as a follower of Christ. His faith was central to who he was.

Vern was preceded in death by his parents, William Harold Cardon and Geraldine Helen Cardon.

Vern is survived by his wife, Bunny; his son, Jason, and daughter-in-law, Kari; his daughter, Jaime, and son-in-law, Billy; his grandchildren, Kate, Andrew, Karley, Taylor, and Joe; and his brother, Bill, and sister-in-law, Betty Jane, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Vern's life was one of hard work and determination — from farm boy to military pilot to airline captain — but it was always his family that mattered most. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Rosary will be held Friday, August 28th at 6:00 PM, followed by a Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 29th at 11:00 AM, both at Assumption Parish, Spokane, WA. A reception will follow at Assumption Parish, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to "Assumption Parish Capital Campaign" or charity of choice