NWA/DL Capt. Patrick Chandonnet

 ~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA/DL Capt. Patrick Chandonnet

June 27, 1944 – October 22, 2026

Lt Col Patrick "Pat" William Chandonnet served honorably for 20 years in the USAF and retired August 31, 1988.  Continuing with his love of flying, Patrick then joined Northwest Airlines 10-14-1988 and retired with Delta Air Lines based Minneapolis.  Pat is survived by his wife Helen, and by his daughters and their families.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd from 3:00-7:00pm at Henry W Anderson Funeral Home in Apple Valley, MN...please see obituary details below.

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Henry W. Anderson Funeral & Cremation Service | Apple Valley, MN  

Henry W. Anderson Funeral & Cremation Service | Apple Valley, MN henrywanderson.com

Lt Col Patrick William Chandonnet, retired, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2026. Patrick, the son of Leonce and Rosemarie Chandonnet, was born June 27, 1944, in Lowell MA. He graduated from Salina High in Salina KS in 1962. After high school, he attended Kansas State University and received a degree in Electrical Engineering. He joined the US Air Force after college graduation. Early in his military career, he flew the OV-10 aircraft during the Vietnam War as a Forward Air Controller. After the war, he was stationed in Big Spring TX as a flight instructor for the T-38. Eventually he got to fly his dream airplane, the F-4 Phantom which he flew in Las Vegas, at Clark AFB in the Philippines, and in Florida.

During a mission while stationed in Las Vegas, his aircraft sustained a catastrophic hydraulic system failure with a risk of in-flight fire. Patrick declared an emergency and instead of returning directly to Nellis AFB over the city, he flew back to the base via a less direct but unpopulated route at great risk. His decision making and superior airmanship prevented the possible loss of life and saved a valuable aircraft. He was awarded the Tactical Air Command Aircrew of Distinction for his actions.

He was later stationed at Homestead AFB where he received his master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He served honorably for 20 years in the USAF and retired August 31, 1988.

Continuing with his love of flying, Patrick was then hired at Northwest Airlines which later merged with Delta Air Lines. During his airline career he flew the 727, A320, A330, DC-10, 747 and taught pilots as a simulator instructor.

He married the love of his life Helen A. Ogle of St Peter MN, daughter of Sherman and Marjorie Ogle on July 8, 1974. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Anna Chandonnet and her husband Jeremy Barsness of Shakopee and Laura Gudim and her husband Andrew Gudim of Apple Valley, sister Claire Bonneau of North Carolina and grandchildren Dylan and Maggie Gudim and Isabelle Barsness. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Robert, Raymond, and Gerard and sister Denise.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 3:00-7:00pm at Henry W Anderson Funeral Home in Apple Valley, MN. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to donors' choice.

Jan Luger, wife of WA/DL Capt. Jerry Luger

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Janine Luger, wife of WA/DL Capt. Jerome "Jerry" Luger

Janine "Jan" was born on December 14, 1936 and passed away on October 21, 2026 at the age of 89. 

Jan is survived by her husband Captain Jerry Luger, and by her children and their families.  Jerry joined Western Airlines 03-03-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines.

Funeral and memorial service details for Jan will be announced at a later date.

Jan Luger Obituary (2026) - Ogden, UT - Myers Mortuary & Cremation Services - Ogden  

Jan Luger Dec. 14, 1936 ~ Oct. 21, 2026

Janine Hannah Luger, 89, of Ogden, Utah, passed away on October 21, 2026, from complications of heart failure. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and tireless advocate for those in need, Jan lived a life distinguished by compassion, generosity, practical wisdom, and service to others.

Jan was born on December 14, 1936, in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, to Leo and Emma (Cuthbertson) Simpson. She grew up in Kirkland Lake, attending Holy Name Elementary School and Kirkland Lake Collegiate and Vocational Institute before pursuing her education at North Bay Teachers College. Following graduation, Jan began a career in elementary education, teaching in several communities throughout Ontario and in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Her teaching career eventually took her overseas to Zweibrücken, Germany, where she spent two years teaching children of Canadian military families. It was there that she met Jerry Luger, whom she married on December 29, 1965.

Their life together was marked by travel, adventure, and a shared willingness to embrace new experiences. They lived in Japan from 1966 to 1968, Ohio from 1968 to 1969, and California from 1969 to 1983, before settling in Ogden, Utah, in 1983.

During their years in Okinawa, Jan frequently managed the challenges of raising a young family while Jerry, an Air Force pilot, was away on assignments in Vietnam, mainland Japan, or elsewhere. She formed close bonds with other military wives who supported one another and their families during periods of separation and uncertainty. These experiences reflected the resourcefulness, independence, and enduring friendships that would characterize much of her life.

Jerry later flew for Western Airlines and Delta Air Lines, providing opportunities for the couple to travel extensively. Jan delighted in discovering new places, experiencing different cultures, and exploring the world beyond the familiar. Her curiosity and adventurous spirit remained with her throughout her life.

Together, Jan and Jerry raised three children: Stephen, Richard, and Kathleen. Ogden became their home for more than four decades and the community to which Jan would devote so much of her time, energy, and heart. Jan was a wonderful conversationalist, blessed with an abundance of common sense, sound judgment, and an ability to listen without passing judgment...............................

She was remarkably modest about her charitable work, rarely seeking recognition or drawing attention to the countless hours she devoted to others. She was a founding member of the Ogden board of Catholic Community Services (CCS) and established a downtown food pantry to serve homeless and underprivileged members of the community. For more than 22 years, she managed the pantry, dedicating countless hours to ensuring that individuals and families in need had access to food and basic necessities. Her commitment extended well beyond the pantry doors, as she regularly delivered food to those who were homebound or otherwise unable to obtain it themselves. Jan also devoted many years to SHARE, Inc., a volunteer-run food distribution network serving low-income families and homebound individuals in the Ogden area. She served as a principal purchaser of food and personally delivered groceries and essential staples to those in need..............................

Jan's Catholic faith was an enduring foundation of her life and service. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Parish in Ogden for more than 43 years and St. Florence Catholic Parish in Huntsville, Utah, for approximately 30 years. Her faith was reflected not only in her devotion to the Church but also in the countless acts of kindness and generosity she extended to others........................

She is survived by her husband of nearly 61 years, Jerome R. Luger; her brother, Jim "Chum" Simpson; her three children, Stephen P. Luger, Dr. Richard K. Luger and his wife, Mary Jennings Luger, of Charlottesville, Virginia, and Kathleen Ann Egle and her husband, Dan Egle; and her beloved grandchildren, Zac Luger and HannahJane Luger.

Jan's legacy is found not only in the family she loved but also in the many lives she touched through decades of selfless service. Whether providing food to a struggling family, offering guidance to someone in need, delivering groceries to someone unable to leave home, sitting beside a hospice patient, or sharing lunch with a dear friend, she gave generously of her time and herself. She sought neither praise nor recognition, finding fulfillment instead in the simple act of making someone's life a little better. Her kindness, humility, practical wisdom, and unwavering commitment to helping others will be remembered by her family, friends, and the Ogden community she served so faithfully. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Northern Utah Food Bank or Catholic Community Services, organizations whose missions were especially close to Jan's heart.

Please help us celebrate Jan by sharing memories and uploading photos to her memorial page at   https://myersmortuary.com/obituaries/janine-luger   

Funeral and memorial service details will be announced.

Services entrusted to Myers Mortuary of Ogden.

WA/DL Jeanine Mae Jacobson, wife of WA/DL Capt. Carl Jacobson

 ~ IN MEMORY ~

Jeanine Mae Jacobson, wife of WA/DL Capt. Carl Jacobson

October 22, 1940 - October 15, 2026

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Jeanine Mae Jacobson Obituary (2026) - Hood River, OR - Anderson's Tribute Center - Hood River  

Jeanine Jacobson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson's Tribute Center - Hood River on Oct. 16, 2026.

Jeanine Mae Ahrens was born on Oct 22, 1940 in Yakima, Wa, to William and Erma Ahrens. Her growing-up years were mostly spent in the Gig Harbor area of Washington, where her parents owned a lumber and hardware store at the end of Henderson Inlet. Her pursuit of music began at the age of six when her grandmother shipped a piano from Nebraska, so Jeanine could begin lessons. In high school, she continued piano lessons, began organ lessons, and played the flute in the band. She excelled at the piano and upon entering the University of Washington began working towards her bachelor's degree in piano performance.

Three years into her studies, she married the love of her life, Carl Jacobson. They had dated in high school, played music together in the band and attended the University together. They had their first child, Katherine, Carl joined the Navy becoming a pilot and their second daughter Rachel was born. Jeanine's music career was put on hold as she and the girls followed Carl's squadron around Europe. When Carl was deployed to the Vietnam War, Jeanine refused to sit around and worry, finding it the perfect time to finish her music degree. Carl's Navy obligation ended, and he became a commercial pilot for Western and then Delta Airlines. Now it was his turn to follow Jeanine while she pursued a master's degree from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. With her degrees, Jeanine became a professor at Cal State Northridge in Los Angeles, teaching and performing piano for 20 years.

Her time in retirement was spent between Hood River and Olympia where her two grandchildren, Dylan Matson and Rhianna Salman lived. She loved spending time at the' beachhouse' with all the family. Jeanine continued to share her love of the piano in her retirement. She wrote two piano pedagogy textbooks, worked with the Music Teachers Associations of Washington and Oregon, and organized various fundraising music events.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Carl Jacobson, daughters Katherine Jacobson and Rachel Bergin (Bill Bergin), brother Douglas Ahrens (Linda Ahrens), granddaughter, Rhianna Salman (Sam Fennell) and grandson, Dylan Matson.

A celebration of life followed by reception will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Anderson's Tribute Center.

Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com 

DL Capt. DAVID "Dave" CHARELS SMITH

 ~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. DAVID "Dave" CHARELS SMITH

November 20, 1943 ~ October 4, 2026

He left the Navy, as a Lieutenant and joined Delta Airlines 09-12-1969. During his thirty-four years, with Delta, he flew every type of aircraft and was Check Airman on each one......

Dave is survived by his wife Ceci, and by his children and their families.

Services will be held November 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Vancouver First United Methodist Church to celebrate the life of David C. Smith.

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David Smith Obituary, Age 82 - October 4, 2026 - Vancouver, Washington   

David Smith Obituary

David Charles Smith passed away,  on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in Vancouver, Washington, of Influenza A. His loving family was by his side. His wife Cecilia (Ceci) of 56 years, daughter Emily (Troy), son Ryan and grandchildren Madison, Jason, Spencer and Hudson. He has one sister, Janet Bieber (Lowell) of Lynden, Washington. His greatest love was his family.

Dave was 82 years old. He was born on November 20, 1943, in Cornwall, New York, to Charles and Ila Jones Smith. Dave grew up in the Village of Highland Mills, New York. He graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School, New York State University-Regents Scholarship and the Naval Cadet Aviation program. He received his “Wings of Gold” on May 14, 1965.

Thus beginning his dream career. He served one tour in Vietnam aboard the aircraft carrier, The Bonne Homme Richard flying F-8 Crusader jets. He served with VFP-63 Light Photographic Squadron, “the eyes of the fleet”, as they flew “low and slow” securing intelligence information. He earned a Bronze Star, for his many missions.

He left the Navy, as a Lieutenant and joined Delta Airlines in 1969. During his thirty-four years, with Delta, he flew every type of aircraft and was Check Airman on each one.

Dave was an active participant on many community and aviation boards, a longtime member of The Downtown Rotary Club, known as “Delta Dave.” He is remembered by his friends as a true patriot and a gentleman, in every way.

A service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Vancouver First United Methodist Church to celebrate the life of David C. Smith.

Remembrances can be shared with The First United Methodist Church for pipe organ renovations, the Clark College Foundation, Dr. and Mrs. Clyde H. Ryan Dental Hygiene Scholarship or The Hough Foundation.
Please share a memory @ www.columbian.com/obits

DL Deborah Baker, widow of NEA/DL Capt. Jim Baker

 ~ IN MEMORY ~

Deborah (McMillen) Baker, widow of NEA/DL Capt. Jim Baker 

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Deborah Baker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Campbell Funeral Home - Beverly MA.

Deborah (McMillen) Baker, 77, a longtime resident of Boxford and most recently Ipswich, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 13, following a courageous three-month battle with illness. Surrounded by her loving family, Deborah entered eternal rest, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, friendship, and devotion to those she cherished most.

Born on August 6, 1949, in Versailles, Kentucky, Deborah was the daughter of the late Ira McMillen Jr. and Jeanette (Dixon) McMillen. Raised in a family deeply rooted in faith, as the daughter of a Baptist minister, Deborah carried those values throughout her life. Following high school, she attended Georgetown College and later the University of Kentucky, where she completed her education.

Deborah began her professional career as a social worker before pursuing an opportunity as a flight attendant with Delta Air Lines. It was on her very first flight that she met the love of her life, Captain James M. "Jim" Baker. Their chance encounter marked the beginning of a beautiful life together, one built on love, family, and shared experiences. Following their marriage, Deborah and Jim made their home in Boxford, where they lived for more than 30 years. During that time, Deborah enjoyed a successful career in real estate with Coldwell Banker..........................

PCN Flight West: NEA/DL Capt. James 'Jim' M. Baker   

NEA/DL CAPT. JAMES MINOTT BAKER  

February 11, 1933 ~ April 25, 2012

USMC Korean war veteran and NEA/DL pilot Captain James Minott Baker, age 79.  Jim joined NEA 12-18-1957 and retired with Delta Air Lines.

DL Capt. Arthur "Key" Poe III

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Military veteran, DL Capt. Arthur "Key" Poe III

Sep 23, 1964 — Oct 13, 2026

Following his military service, Key joined Delta Air Lines 10-16-1996 and was based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Tracey, and by his daughter Abigail. 

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Arthur "Key" Poe Obituary Oct 13, 2026 - Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory

Arthur Key Poe III, 62, of Cumming, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.

Known to family and friends as Key, he was raised on his family farm in Apison, Tennessee. He graduated from Ooltewah High School in 1982, where he was a member of the varsity wrestling team. In 1987, he earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Following graduation, he worked at McKee Bakery for two years before embarking on his aviation career.

In 1989, Key joined the Georgia Air National Guard, beginning a distinguished career in aviation. He completed undergraduate pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in 1992 and flew the F-15 Eagle with the 128th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. After five years flying the F-15, he transitioned to the B-1B Lancer at Robins Air Force Base. Key later became a captain with Delta Air Lines. During his 30-year airline career, he flew the Boeing 727, 737, 757, and 767.

Some of Key’s earliest memories were of living at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida, where his father was stationed. During that time, he developed a love of airplanes and went on to earn his pilot’s license at just 17 years old. In a flying career that spanned 37 years and over 19,000 hours, Key flew fighters, bombers, and airliners, making his childhood dream a reality.

Key was an active member of First Redeemer Church in Cumming, Georgia. He valued his faith and family above all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Key Poe II and Margaret Guille Poe.

Key is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Tracey Reardon Poe, and their daughter, Abigail Anne Poe. He is also survived by his siblings, Nicholas (Briana) Poe of Chattanooga, Tennessee; Amelia Poe of McDonald, Tennessee; and Marie Mossbeck of McDonald, Tennessee.

His extended family includes his mother-in-law, Sandy Reardon; John (Gina) Reardon of Hackettstown, New Jersey; and Heather (Jimmy) Beck of Cumming, Georgia.

One of Key’s special blessings was the love of his ten nieces and nephews: Olivia Hopkins, Cole Reardon, Cameron Reardon, Margaret Reardon, Chase Reardon, Sam Mossbeck, Andrew Mossbeck, Margaret Poe, Charlotte Poe, and Arthur Key Poe IV.

Funeral services were held 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in the chapel of Ingram Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Schmid officiating.

View the recording of the service here: https://youtube.com/live/GCnCwxAqlM4?feature=share

The family has asked that those desiring, please make donations in lieu of flowers to Whispering Hope at First Redeemer Church in memory of Key.

210 Ingram Avenue, Cumming, GA 30040.

DL Capt. Jerald "Jerry" Tucker

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF, DL Capt. Jerald Allen "Jerry" Tucker

June 16, 1938 — October 11, 2026

 

Following his military service, he served 28 years with Delta Airlines, retiring as a Captain flying the L1011 Tri-Star, and then purchased a tractor-trailer rig and spent ten years as an over-the-road truck driver………………..

Jerry joined Delta Air Lines 06-19-1970 and was based Atlanta.  Jerry is survived by his wife Edith, and by his children and their families.

 

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https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jerald-tucker-obituary?id=62745597 

 

Jerald Allen "Jerry" Tucker

June 16, 1938 — October 11, 2026

Grantville

Mr. Jerald Allen “Jerry” Tucker, age 88, of Grantville, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

Born June 16, 1938, in Oak Creek, Colorado, Mr. Tucker was a son of the late Harold Thornton Tucker and Leyla Elizabeth Blankenhorn Tucker. He earned a Bachelors degree from Colorado State University and served seven years in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, he served 28 years with Delta Airlines, retiring as a Captain flying the L1011 Tri-Star, and then purchased a tractor-trailer rig and spent ten years as an over-the-road truck driver. Mr. Tucker enjoyed bowling and had also enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Irene Tucker of Grantville; daughter, Lorene Adams (Timothy) of LaGrange; sons, John A. Tucker (Marcia) of Grantville, Harold L. Tucker (Robin) of Newnan, James N. “Jim” Tucker of Grantville; brother, Dr. Richard Tucker of Rapid City, SD; 9 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren with two more to arrive in the coming months.

A memorial service is not being planned at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com 

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements.

DL Capt. Earl Behrens

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Miliary veteran, DL Capt. Earl Harry Behrens

August 14, 1940 ~ October 10, 2026

 

Following his time in the service, Earl joined Delta Air Lines 03-14-1966 and retired with Delta in 2000 based Atlanta.  Earl is survived by his wife Elaine, and by his children and their families.

Services will be held October 20 in Newnan, Georgia….please see obituary below for details.

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https://www.legacy.com/person/earl-harry-behrens-62636480 

 

Earl Behrens Obituary

Obituary published by McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory

Mr. Earl Harry Behrens, 86, of Newnan, GA, formerly of Cincinnati, OH, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on August 14, 1940, to the late Harry and Marie Behrens.

Earl grew up in Cincinnati, OH, and graduated from Xavier University. After college, he joined the U.S. Army where he learned to fly. He flew the Caribou in Vietnam, supporting the troops. While serving the country he loved, he was awarded a Medal of Merit and an Air Medal for heroism.

Soon after, he brought his flying skills to a long and enjoyable career at Delta Air Lines. While with Delta, he ushered in the MD-88 and was an APD on the 767. He retired as a captain with 31 years of service and 30,000+ hours of flight time. He was a beloved member of St. George Catholic Church for 25 years, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus (Assembly 3199). His hobbies included carpentry, bridge, tennis, golf, and card games. Earl was known as a man who loved well. His biggest love in life was his wife and family. Earl was a role model and hero to his family. He led by example by being the hardest worker, understanding and teaching that details matter, and that always putting forth your best effort was how every task should be addressed. He was the kind of man who always pushed you to try your best, without ever making you feel you were not enough, because he always saw the very best and biggest potential in everyone he met. He will be incredibly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include wife, Elaine Behrens of Newnan; daughters, Tammy (Chris) Smith of Peachtree City, Tracy (Albert) Sands of Neptune Beach, FL; son, Paul (Jennifer) Behrens of Brooks; grandchildren, Kyle (Megan) Smith, Kade Smith, Kolby Smith, Colton Smith, Chase Sands, Gabe (Molly) Sands, Adam Sands, Tatumn Behrens, and Elyse Behrens; great-grandchildren, Lorie Jane, Stevie, and Collins Smith.

The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 9:30-10:30am at St. George Catholic Church, 771 Roscoe Road, Newnan, Georgia. The funeral Mass will follow the visitation at 10:30am at St. George Catholic Church. There will be a meal to follow in the fellowship hall for anyone interested.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com 

McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 770-253-4580

DL Capt. Jay Escude

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Jay Escude

June 5, 1959 ~ September 24, 2026

 

Jay joined Delta Air Lines 06-25-1990.  He is survived by his partner Toui, and by his children Luke and Grey.  Please see Facebook posting below.

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Facebook posting by Stacy Escude Bordelon…..

Please say a prayer for my brother and his family. May he rest in peace.

Jay Arthur Escudé

June 5, 1959 – September 24, 2026

Jay Arthur Escudé, father, brother, uncle, aviator, and friend, passed away on September 24, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was 67 years old.

Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur J. Escudé and Isma R. Escudé; his brother-in-law, Thomas M. Bordelon; and his nephew, Aaron Jeansonne.

He is survived by his partner, Toui Luangkhot Murray; his children Luke Escude’ (Alex) and Grey Escude; his siblings, Stacy Bordelon (David), Andrew Escudé, and Jody Jeansonne (Mark) and numerous nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.

A graduate of Mansura High School, Class of 1977, Jay distinguished himself early through his academic achievement, leadership, and determination. He was awarded a four-year Air Force ROTC scholarship and went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, where he was an active member of ROTC.

During his time at LSU, Jay excelled as a cadet and was honored as Cadet of the Year his freshman year with the Bengal Raiders. He also worked at the LSU Equestrian and Ag Center during an important period in its agricultural research, when researchers were successfully breeding cattle and buffalo, contributing to the development of the beefalo.

Following graduation, Jay entered active-duty service in the United States Air Force in 1981. During his military career, he earned a master’s degree from St. Mary’s University and became an F-15 fighter pilot. He served his country with distinction until his honorable discharge as Captain in 1990. Among his military honors were the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, along with other awards recognizing his service and accomplishments.

After leaving active duty, Jay began a second distinguished aviation career with Delta Air Lines. His love of flying continued throughout his life, and he ultimately retired from Delta as a Captain on the 767-400 in 2024.

Jay was truly a larger-than-life individual. He had a passion for adventure, especially overseas travel, and he loved discovering new places and experiences. He was an passionate LSU football fan, a talented and enthusiastic cook, and a generous host who loved nothing more than gathering family and friends in his home. His home was a place where people felt welcome, where there was always good food, good conversation, and plenty of laughter.

Jay also believed in giving back and was able to fulfill his final wish of organ donation. He generously supported charitable organizations, including the Wounded Warrior Project and the North Texas Food Bank, reflecting his enduring commitment to serving others.

Jay lived a remarkable life defined by service, achievement, adventure, family, and friendship. From his years as an Air Force officer and F-15 pilot to his decades as a Delta captain, he approached life with energy, confidence, curiosity, and an unmistakable presence. Those who knew him will remember not only all that he accomplished, but also the joy, humor, generosity, and larger-than-life spirit he brought to every gathering.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

A Celebration of Life in his honor at a later date.

 

NWA/DL Capt. Lewis Kieffer

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF, NWA/DL Capt. Lewis Kieffer

May 20, 1957 ~ October 7, 2026

 

Lewis “Lew” Eugene Kieffer joined Northwest Airlines 01-23-1987 and retired with Delta Air Lines was based Minneapolis.  Lew is survived by his wife Sue, and by his children and grandchildren.  Services are set for October 14^th in Hastings, Minnesota…..visitation/Rosary the evening prior….please see obituary below for arrangements.

 

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https://www.legacy.com/person/lewis-eugene-kieffer-62622406 

 

Lewis Kieffer Obituary

Obituary published Honsa Family Funeral Home :

https://www.honsafamilyfuneral.com/  

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Lewis, age 69, passed away on October 7, 2026. He was born in Hastings, Minnesota, the fourth of Edna and Charles Kieffer's five children. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sue, his six children Ryan (Anne), Drew (McKenzie), Charlie (Helen), Gennie, Catherine, and Teresa, and 14 grandchildren Mary, Marta, Blaise, Zelie, Charlie, Rouen, Finn, Enna, Eleanor, Theodore, Caroline, Charlotte, Maria, and Emma, and his brothers Ray (Sue) and Bill (Kymi), and sisters Mary Lou Tittensor and Mickey (Ted) Feyder.

Visitation:   4-7pm on October 13th with a Rosary at 6:30 at Honsa Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN.

Funeral mass:   10am on October 14th at St. Anne's Chapel, 2445 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN.   Burial to follow mass, at St. Boniface Cemetery, Hastings, MN

Luncheon:  To follow burial at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Hastings

Lew was a pilot for 40 years, loved spending time with family, hunting, playing hockey, and helping others.  He started his flying career in the Air Force flying C-141s before moving back to Minnesota and flying for Northwest Airlines and Delta Airlines, accumulating 22,000 flying hours over his career. Lew was happy to volunteer his time and handyman skills at St. Anne's Chapel, which he and Sue attended for 38 years. Since 1996, he has loved hosting family and friends at the hunting cabin up north. He spent countless hours preparing it for everyone's enjoyment. He especially loved bow hunting, turkey hunting, and protecting the cabin from porcupines. He also enjoyed shooting carp in the backwaters of the Mississippi near Hastings, Minnesota, where he grew up hunting and fishing with his dad and brothers. In April of 2023, he and Sue moved to a lake home where he could take Sue water skiing every day. He also enjoyed pulling kids, grandkids, and friends tubing, water skiing, and wakeboarding. If he wasn't driving the boat, he was kept busy baiting fishing hooks for grandchildren and their friends. In the winter, he meticulously created a huge rink on the lake. He was always happy watching his children play sports or joining them in friendly hockey and volleyball games. In his spare time, he reluctantly traveled wherever his daughters and wife could convince him to go.

He loved to help his children, whether it was moving to another house or apartment, fixing a leaky dishwasher or a broken car, fencing a garden, building a chicken coop, putting up a backyard hockey rink, or replacing a mailbox. We'll always have reminders of his love for us.

He lived his life in the service of others, always striving to emulate St. Joseph. He will be missed by all.     Memorials preferred to: St. Anne's Academy https://saawbl.org/support-us#kpg_516967

 

DL John Earle Ellington Jr., son of DL Capt John E. Ellington Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

John Earle Ellington Jr.

Nov 19, 1968 ~ Oct 6, 2026

 

John’s passing was unexpected and we understand was the result of an implement/tractor accident.  John junior is the son of retired Delta Air Lines pilot and former Chief Pilot Captain John Earle Ellington Sr….John senior joined Delta 09-04-1962.   John Jr is survived by his wife Lynn, and by his daughters, also by his father John Sr. and stepmother Barbara.

Visitation will be held October 10th with funeral services to follow at the Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin TN…..please see obituary for more information. 

 

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https://www.williamsonmemorial.com/obituaries/john-ellington-jr 

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, John was the son of John Ellington and the late Carol Dennis. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Dennis, and his father-in-law, Harry “Jack” Lameier.

John leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Lynn Ellington; his daughters, Jessica “Jessie” Ellington and Catherine “Catie” Ellington; his father, John Ellington; his stepmother, Barbara Ellington; his brother-in-law, Brandon Lameier; and his mother-in-law, Constance “Connie” Lameier.

John was an accomplished pilot with many years in the aviation industry. He flew for American Trans Air, American Airlines, and ValuJet, and spent several years as a private pilot for NASCAR driver Sterling Marlin. He later started his own aviation maintenance business, MidSouth Aviation. One of the most meaningful chapters of his life came when he became a loving stay-at-home father, helping raise his daughters, whom he affectionately called “Jessie Poo” and “Crazy Catie.”

John was never afraid to roll up his sleeves and take on a challenge. He spent time working in construction and, alongside his close friend John Roach, built the house where the Ellington family still resides. He eventually returned to the aviation world, working for his dear friend John Sanzo as the Airline Maintenance Manager for Secure Air Charter.

John had many passions and hobbies. He loved tinkering with his cars, working on and improving his home, and pursuing his never-ending mission to destroy all squirrels and woodpeckers that dared to come within a 10-mile radius of his log home. But above all else, his greatest passion was his family—his girls, Jessie and Catie, and his wife, Lynn.

Some of John’s fondest memories were made with his three girls. They especially loved spending quality time together on their boat, making memories that his family will treasure forever. He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan, with a soft spot for Alabama, Jessie’s alma mater, and Tennessee, Lynn’s alma mater. John and Catie shared a particularly special bond, as they had similar personalities, humor, and wit, and he loved reminding everyone that Jessie was smarter than her mother. The family’s time together was often filled with laughter.

Above all, John’s greatest love was his wife, Lynn, whom he cherished deeply. Together, they enjoyed traveling and making memories, especially during their trips to Italy and Gatlinburg.

John had a gift for making people smile. His humor, kindness, and larger-than-life personality brought light into the lives of everyone who knew him. Every life he touched was brighter because he was a part of it. John will be remembered as a kind, loving, funny, and unforgettable soul. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him deeply. He will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, beginning at 3:00 p.m., with funeral services to follow at 5:00 p.m. at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

 

 

NWA/DL Capt. Roger “Scott” McDonald

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL Capt. Roger “Scott” McDonald

July 9, 1955 ~ July 24, 2026

 

Scott joined Northwest Airlines 08-16-1991 and retired with Delta Air Lines based Seattle.  Scott is survived by his wife Kathy, and by his children and grandchildren.   

 

PCN memorial site 

 

https://www.legacy.com/legacy/roger-mcdonald

 

Roger Scott McDonald's Obituary

Roger Scott McDonald, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, pilot, and friend, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on July 24th, following his battle with acute leukemia.

Scott was born on July 9th, 1955, in Boise, Idaho, to Rodger and Joanne McDonald; their third of four children. He spent his early years in Boise before the family moved to Bellevue, Washington, where he grew up and developed the independence and work ethic that would define his life. In his youth he taught himself how to ski at Snoqualmie Pass, and enjoyed playing with his three siblings along the waters of Lake Washington. Scott played football for Bellevue High School, where he graduated in 1973.

Scott began his college studies in Colorado, where his love for skiing and the outdoors deepened. In his early twenties, drawn by a calling toward aviation and adventure, Scott made his way north to Alaska. There he trained as a pilot and flew small planes through the Alaskan bush. He completed his degree in Aviation through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. During Scott’s time in Anchorage, he met the love of his life, Kathy Suver. The couple fell in love and got married atop Mount Alyeska in June 1982.

Pursuing his goal of becoming a commercial pilot, Scott joined Hawaiian Airlines and moved from Anchorage to Oahu, where he and Kathy spent three warm years. After their time in Hawaii, Scott’s career brought them back to Washington, where they put down roots and started a family, ultimately settling in Gig Harbor. Scott enjoyed a 30-year career as a commercial airline pilot, flying for Northwest and later Delta Air Lines. He loved flying and took pride in his work. Even after thousands of hours in the air, Scott never lost his appreciation for flight and travel.

Scott’s greatest joy was spending time with his family. He and Kathy raised two sons, Conor and Cameron. He treasured being "Grandpa” to his three grandchildren: Sloane (10) and Silas (7), children of Conor and Rachel McDonald, and Cedric (8 months), son of Cameron and Cyndie McDonald. Some of Scott’s happiest moments came from family vacations, especially boat trips on Lake Chelan and ski trips throughout the Pacific Northwest. He also made countless memories at Crystal Mountain, skiing with his sons and close friends. He felt most at home on the slopes, where he found excitement and renewal. Scott also enjoyed golf, not only for the game itself but for the life lessons, friendships, and conversations it brought.

Those who knew Scott will remember him as a hardworking, humble, and thoughtful man. He believed in personal responsibility and self-reliance, often reminding others of his favorite saying, "If it's going to be, it's up to me". He lived those words every day, setting an example through actions rather than words. Around the house, Scott was always working on a DIY project, approaching each task with determination and a quiet belief that he could figure it out. He was admired for his ability to solve problems, and the effort he put into doing things the right way. He was also devoted a Seahawks fan who rarely missed a game, and his family likes to think their 2026 Super Bowl victory was a meaningful final tribute to a lifelong fan.

Scott's legacy lives on in those he loved, the values he instilled, and the countless memories shared by those fortunate enough to know him. Though Scott has left this world, his spirit remains present in every mountain sunrise, soaring above the peaks before dropping into an endless run of fresh powder.