NC/NWA Capt. Roy W. Nordstrom

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NC/NWA Capt. Roy W. Nordstrom

July 30, 1934 ~ December ? , 2020

 

From the March issue of the ALPA magazine’s In Memoriam Column, we learn of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Roy Wieland Nordstrom, age 86.  I was not able to locate an online obituary for Roy but please see below the other details that I could find.

From this online site  https://airandspace.si.edu/support/wall-of-honor/capt-roy-nordstrom  we learn that Captain Nordstrom first joined North Central Airlines in 1958 and then retired with Northwest :  “His 40+ year career began with instructing in Piper Cubs at Harlem Airport in Chicago. He then went on to fly for Slick Airways in the C-46 and DC-4, with a move to North Central Airlines in 1958. There he flew and was type-rated in the DC-3, Convair 240, 340, A440 (580), DC-9, and 727.  North Central the merged with Northwest Airlines where he continued to fly the 727 and retired on the Airbus 320.”

To the best of my knowledge, Roy was born/raised in Illinois and had most recently resided in Sycamore, Illinois near his son John.  I believe Roy was widowed in October of 2010 with the passing of his wife and former Eastern Airlines stewardess Pamala Rae West Nordstrom. 

If anyone has additional information and/or corrections to share, please do let us know.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

Pamala NORDSTROM  https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/pamala-nordstrom-obituary?pid=145986381

Birth   :  21 Jul 1944

Death :  12 Oct 2010

Pamala Nordstrom of Bartlett for 40+ years Pamala Nordstrom (nee West) was the beloved wife of Roy; loving mother of Eric (Jennifer) of St. Louis and John (Laura) of Sycamore; cherished grandmother of Sophia; and dear sister of Cindy Dooley, Sheila (Bruce) McConnell and Kay (Richard) Trim……………..Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Road (at Stearns Road), Bartlett….. Countryside Crematory.  www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com

SO/NWA Capt. Ervil Lester Vogel

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, SO/NWA Capt. Ervil Lester Vogel

June 10, 1933 – March 7, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Southern Airways/Northwest pilot Captain Ervil ‘Erv’ Lester Vogel, age 87.  Widowed in May of 2019, Captain Vogel is survived by his children, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren.

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

https://www.ejfieldingfh.com/obituaries/Ervil-Erv-Vogel/    or at

https://obits.nola.com/obituaries/nola/obituary.aspx?n=ervil-lester-vogel-erv&pid=198114581&fhid=2709 

Please see obituary notices below for both Captain Vogel and his wife Evelyn.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : Ervil "Erv" Lester Vogel passed away at the age of 87. Ervil was born on June 10, 1933 in Wall Lake, Iowa to Lester and Matilda Vogel. He served first in the Army, and then in the Air Force, until 1954. He became a pilot in the Air Force, and after leaving the military, embarked on a career as a commercial pilot, attaining the rank of captain. He flew for many years for Southern Airways (now Delta Airlines) which resulted in the move of his young family to the New Orleans area. Upon his retirement after a decorated career of flying for over 45 years for the airlines, he began a second career as a charter pilot for numerous Louisiana businesses. When not flying, Erv loved hunting and fishing and spending time at his camp in Mississippi. Erv was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn, and his mother and father. He is survived by his five children, Mark Vogel and his wife Rachel; Michael Vogel and his wife Eileen; Julie Vernotzy and her husband Douglas; Lisa Vogel; and Linda Rozas, and her husband Barry. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at E.J. Fielding in Covington at 10:00 am.

………………………………………….

 https://www.ejfieldingfh.com/obituaries/Evelyn-Vogel/  

Evelyn Buxton Vogel

November 21, 1933 - May 10, 2019

Obituary for Evelyn Buxton Vogel  :  A devoted wife and mother, gifted baker, lover of puzzles and crafting, Evelyn Buxton Vogel, 85, died Friday, May 10, 2019.  Evelyn was born on November 21, 1933 in Warrenton, Missouri, but for most of her adult life resided in Kenner, Louisiana. She graduated from Lake View High School, in Lake View, Iowa, married Ervil Vogel of Wall Lake, Iowa, and the couple settled in Kenner, Louisiana.

Evelyn loved word puzzles of any kind, westerns, and classic mystery television shows. She also loved giving back to the community that helped her raise her family, including hand making gifts for all of her children’s schools. Each holiday at the Vogel household also brought the anticipation and promise of sampling her wonderful treats and sweets.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories her husband, Ervil Lester Vogel; her two sisters, Opal Simon and Shirley Bickford; two sons, Mark Vogel and his wife Rachel of Kenner, Michael Vogel and his wife Eileen of Kenner; three daughters, Julie Vogel Vernotzy and her husband Doug of Metairie, Lisa Marie Vogel of New Orleans, and Linda Vogel Rozas and her husband Barry of Lafayette…………………….

DL Capt. Clifford Ellerbee Waddell

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Clifford Ellerbee Waddell

January 18, 1934 ~ March 14, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Clifford Ellerbee Waddell, age 87, of Hartwell, Georgia.  Captain Waddell joined Delta Air Lines 12-18-1961 and retired with Delta in 1994, based 030/ATL. 

To view the obituary online, please click on the funeral home website at

https://www.stricklandfh.com/obituaries/Clifford-Waddell/

Captain Waddell had most recently resided at

1439 Hatton Ford Rd.,  Hartwell, GA 30643.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : Clifford Ellerbee Waddell, 87, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home.

 

Born on January 18, 1934 in Emory, Ga., he was the son of the late James B. Waddell and Gladys Kathryn Morgan Waddell. Mr. Waddell attended Decatur

 

Boys High School and graduated from Presbyterian College in 1956. He flew fighters for the United States Navy. He also graduated from the Naval Justice School in Norfolk, Va. and was the squadron legal officer for VFAW 4 in Atlantic City New Jersey. Mr. Waddell flew for Delta Airlines for 33 years and served as Captain Check Pilot on the DC9, Boeing 727, 757 and 767.

 

He is survived by his nephew, Robert Chesnut of Santa Cruz, Calif., and his great-nephews Bianca and Cliff. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

 

He wished to be cremated and a memorial service celebrating his life will be announced in the near future.

 

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com

 

PAA/NEA/DL Capt. Robert Charles Gasko

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, PAA/NEA/DL Capt. Robert Charles Gasko

May 8, 1930 ~ March 10, 2021

 

Submitted to our website comes news with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Northeast/Delta pilot Captain Robert Charles Gasko, age 90.  First with Pan American, Captain Gasko then joined Northeast Airlines 06-17-1957 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1990, based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Kerstin, his children and his grandchildren.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit the funeral home website:  http://www.mowells.com/obituaries/Robert-Charles-Gasko?obId=20258979#/obituaryInfo

Arrangements entrusted to Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Fayetteville  

www.mowells.com   or   email  fytoffice@mowells.com

Condolences may be sent to the family at

325 Grand Teton Circle,  Fayetteville, GA  30215-5288.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Robert Charles Gasko took his final flight on March 10, 2021. Bob was born in The Bronx, NY, on May 8, 1930. He received his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served in the Korean War.

 

Bob began his career dusting cotton in Louisiana and then moved to Miami, FL, in 1954 to pursue his aviation career with Pan American Airways. Bob went on to fly with Northeast Airlines/Delta Air Lines. Bob retired in 1990 after a distinguished career of 33 years.

 

Bob and his wife, Kerstin, moved to Peachtree City, GA, in 1979 where he became involved in the community as a member of the Peachtree City Council, and he was a longtime member/past president of the Peachtree City Rotary Club. Subsequent to his retirement in 1990 he continued his community service as founder and a former chairman of the Fayette County Bank. Bob was a Civil War buff, loved to play golf, travel, and soar in gliders. Bob is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Kerstin; his children, Kristofer Gasko (Kelly), Lisa Gasko, Tracy Burkart (Bill), Robert Gasko, Jr. (Deborah), Paul Hives (Jane), and Fran McNealy (Russell); and his grandchildren, Maximum Gasko, Gina Gasko, Chase Gasko, Stephanie Brunner, and Evan Hives.

No services are scheduled at this time. We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall. Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville, www.mowells.com  

DL Capt. Warren Lee Waite, Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Warren Lee Waite, Jr.

July 8, 1934 ~ March 7, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Warren “Lucky” Lee Waite Jr., age 86.  Captain Waite joined Delta Air Lines 11-11-1957 and retired with Delta in 1994, based 031/ATL at the time of his retirement.  He is survived by his wife Judy, his son Warren L. Waite III , and his grand- and great grandchildren. 

To view the obituary online and share memories please visit  

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/katy-tx/warren-waite-jr-10090002 

obituary is also available for viewing at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=warren-waite&pid=198004371&fhid=16975

Condolences may be sent to the family at

1602 Kelliwood Oaks Drive,  Katy, TX 77450.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Warren L. Waite, Jr. made his trip to Heaven on March 7, 2021.

Warren was born in Nashville, TN. to his parents, Warren L. Waite, Sr. and Virginia Allman Waite. In 1953 he married the love of his life, Judy K. Waite.

Warren's career as a pilot began while he was in high school when he rebuilt a plane in his parent's garage and learning to fly by reading a few books. In 1954 he earned his Air Force wings at the age of 20. He joined Delta Airlines in 1957, retiring in 1994.

Warren is pre-deceased by his parents; brother, William; children, Ashley Waite Mullins and Michael King Waite.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Judy; his son, Warren L. Waite III; daughters-in-law, Melanie Waite and Marianna Waite; nine grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

Warren's greatest passions were love of his family as well as hunting, fishing, and flying. Warren's ability to entertain others for hours with his humor, jokes, and stories will not be forgotten by those that knew him.

Visitation will be on Monday, March 15th from 4 to 8 pm at Katy Funeral Home, 23350 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77494 with services at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 16th. Burial will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079.

Warren will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew this remarkable man.