Stacy Tate McWilliams, daughter of DL Capt. Jerry Tate

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Stacy Tate McWilliams, daughter of DL Capt. Jerry Tate

July 30, 1973 - April 18, 2021

 

We have very sad news to share….this heartbreaking news with the unexpected passing of Stacy Tate McWilliams, age 47, daughter of Dallas based retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Jerry L. Tate. 

Obituary information for Stacy is available online at the funeral home website:

https://www.ramseyfuneral.com/obituary/stacy-mcwilliams

Survived by her children and her husband Dee, condolences may be sent to the McWilliams family at

451 Montalcino Lane, Georgetown, TX 78628.

Or by emailing Capt. Tate  at jerryt@pobox.com

Services for Stacy are planned for this Saturday May 1 at Crestview Baptist Church in Georgetown, Texas……please see information below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Stacy Tate McWilliams of Georgetown, Texas

Stacy Tate McWilliams, unexpectedly passed from this life on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was visiting our son, Cole, for Mother’s Weekend at the University of Arkansas. Always the most fun person in any given room, she was having the time of her life and sharing that uniquely authentic brand of Stacy joy with a new audience. To know Stacy was to love her. She sold real-estate to earn a living, but the undeniable truth was always that Stacy’s undisputed position in life was as the “World’s Greatest” -- Camp Counselor/ Cheerleader. Joy was her calling card.

 

Stacy was immeasurably kind and warm with generosity of spirit. She was hilariously funny. She was purposefully present in her children’s lives. She was everything good and decent and genuine that comes to mind when we hear the words “friend”, “mother”, and “wife”. She was BEAUTIFUL.

 

Stacy’s passing leaves a massive chasm in all of our hearts

-- The McWilliams and Tate Families

 

Service to be held at May 1st 2021 at 11am

Crestview Baptist Church

2300 Williams Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628

 

Thank you to Ramsey Funeral Home, Georgetown, TX

 

In lieu of flowers please donate to The Sunshine Kids at https://www.sunshinekids.org/donate.html

or Brookwood in Georgetown at https://brookwoodingeorgetown.org/give/

 

NWA Capt. Douglas L. BAKER

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. Douglas L. BAKER

March 7, 1942 ~ April 18, 2021

 

Word has reached our group with news of the passing of RNPA member retired Northwest pilot Captain Douglas Lowell BAKER, age 79.  Captain Baker joined Northwest Airlines 11-04-1968.  He is survived by his wife Libby plus many more dear family members and friends. 

Obituary information is available online at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/twincities/name/douglas-baker-obituary?pid=198429462  also at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/douglas-baker-obituary?pid=198429462

Please see obituary below for services and arrangements.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Douglas L. BAKER, age 79, passed away peacefully April 18, 2021, surrounded by family. Doug proudly served his country in the National Guard Army Reserves and two tours of duty in Vietnam. Doug was a retired Northwest Airlines pilot. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Dorothy Baker, children, Jennifer and Jim, brother David, sister Stella Brink, and Garth Brink. Doug is survived by his loving wife, Libby, son Scott and partner Shelly; grandson, Jordan; step-children, Christine (Owen), Nancy (Rob), Jim (Kathleen), five step grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, brothers Carl, Kirk (Marilyn), many cousins, nieces and nephews, and last but certainly not least, his beloved furry companion, Ginger.

Service will be held in Davenport, FL, April 29, 2021. Military service and burial at Fort Snelling, MN will be held in July, date TBD. A celebration of life will also be held in Elma, NY, late July 2021. The family would like to thank all the care givers at Estates of Roseville and the hospice program who were all amazing. Please make donations to "Beyond the Yellow Ribbon" or your local animal shelter.

 

C&S stewardess Patricia Claire Bankhead, widow of C&S/DL Capt. H. Blaine Bankhead

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Former C&S stewardess Patricia Claire Bankhead, widow of C&S/DL Capt. H. Blaine Bankhead

July 17, 1925 - April 17, 2021

 

Please note the passing of Patricia Claire Bankhead, widow of Chicago & Southern/Delta pilot Captain Heber Blaine “Bud’  Bankhead who passed in February 2011.  Captain Bankhead joined Chicago & Southern Airlines 11-01-1945 and retired with Delta Air Lines in April 1978, based Atlanta. 

Patricia’s obituary information is available online at

http://www.mowells.com/obituaries/Patricia-Claire-Bankhead?obId=20844824#/obituaryInfo

also at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?n=patricia-bankhead&pid=198430895&fhid=5292

Services for Patricia are planned for April 27^th……Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home of Peachtree City, GA has been entrusted with arrangements.  Please see details below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :   Patricia Claire Bankhead, affectionately known as Pat, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2021. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Pat was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 17, 1925 to Clarance and Alice Hedmark. She attended the University of Illinois in Bloomington and majored in Arts and Design.

Pat joined the USO to serve America during World War II. In 1946 Pat was a flight attendant with C&S Airlines that merged with Delta Airlines where she found the love of her life, H. Blaine "Bud" Bankhead. Bud was a Delta pilot and the "high-flying" couple married in Chicago in 1948.

Pat loved and adored him for 73 years. She remained a member of the Delta Clipped Wings Organization and served terms of President and Past President. They moved to Memphis, Tennessee in the fifties and had three daughters. Later the family moved to Atlanta and after 33 years as a Captain for Delta Airlines they moved to Peachtree City, Georgia for retirement.

Pat had a wonderful sense of humor about time and age. She frequently laughed about her 95.9 years and said every month counted after 90! Pat was preceded in death by her husband, H. Blaine Bankhead. Three daughters survive her, Jan B. Guilbeau (Lyle) of Midlothian, VA; Cynthia B. Clements (Mike) of Atlanta, GA; and Debra A. Bankhead of Marietta, GA; five grandchildren, Jennifer Guilbeau, Travis Guilbeau, Landon Clements, Cameron C. Liebetrau (Ben) and Brittany Clements; and two great-grandchildren, Ada and Blaine Liebetrau.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, 200 Robinson Road, Peachtree City, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ Grateful Hearts https://gratefulheartsministries.org/ Condolences may be sent to family at the online guestbook at http://www.mowells.com

 

……………………………………………………

Heber Blaine Or Bud Bankhead

Heber Blaine "Bud" Bankhead, 92, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away Feb. 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Patricia C. Bankhead; three daughters, Jan (Lyle) Guilbeau, Cindy (Mike) Clements and Debbie Bankhead; and five grandchildren. Blaine was born and riased in Wellsville, Utah, to Heber and Margaret Bankhead. He graduated from Utah State University. He began his flying career with the Army Air Corp in January 1942. He served with the 99th Bombardment Group flying a B-17 they called "The Persuader." The 99th was one of the most decorated bomb groups of the war stationed in North Africa. Blain flew for 50-plus missions as First Pilot stationed in North Africa. In July 1943 he was awarded "The Distinguished Flying Cross." He skillfully flew a crippled bomber back from Messina, Sicily, with the entire crew intact landing safely in North Africa. He was credited for his achievements with the Army Air Corps WWII, President's Citation Distinguished Flying Cross, five Bronze Stars, nine Air Medals, a Purple Heart, and American Defense Medal before he returned stateside. Lt. Col. Blaine Bankhead retired from the United States Air Force Reserve in April 1978. Blaine was a pilot for Delta Airlines for 32 years. He was an avid golfer and long-standing member of the Flat Creek Country Club. Blaine always enjoyed family and friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth B. Hobson (Stan) of Logan and LaRayne B. Christensen (A.J. - living) of Wellsville.

NC/RC/NWA pilot Frank Joseph Sausen

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NC/RC/NWA pilot Frank Joseph Sausen

 May 22, 1932 - April 21, 2021

 

Please note the passing of retired North Central/Republic/Northwest pilot Captain Frank J. Sausen, age 88.  Widowed in June 2015, Frank is survived by his daughters, his grandchildren and his great grandchildren.

Obituary information is available online at  

https://www.muehlboettcher.com/obituary/Frank-Sausen

Also at https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/wi/black-creek/frank-sausen-12641515

Services with military honors for Capt. Sausen are planned for April 30^th in Black Creek, Wisconsin.

If more information becomes available we will be sure to update our memorial site.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :   Frank Sausen, age 88, of Black Creek WI, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Frank was born on May 22, 1932, in Chicago, to the late Henry and Mary (Barbieur) Sausen. He was a 1950 graduate of Shiocton High School, and he completed his education at Embry Riddle School of Aviation in 1956. Frank was united in marriage to Mavis E. Elmer on June 23, 1956, and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2006. Mavis preceded Frank in death on June 30, 2015. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954, and he was a member of the Duhm-Masch American Legion Post #332.

 

Frank started his flying career on February 15, 1959, with North Central Airlines, then later for Republic Airlines, and he ended his commercial airline career with Northwest Airlines on May 22, 1992. Frank had a passion for teaching and making learning fun. He coached swimming for Special Olympics and continued his love of aviation after retirement as he always wanted someone to experience flying. Frank was an active member of the Shiocton Flying Club. Competing in triathlons was a hobby he enjoyed, including an Ironman triathlon. Frank's grandchildren held a special place in his heart and his wisdom will be greatly missed.

 

He is survived by his daughters: Mary (Don) Buettner, Rochester, MN, and Barb Sausen, Oshkosh; seven grandchildren: Michaeline (Joe) Martin, Danielle, Matthew, and Joshua Buettner, Austin, Cheyanne and Daltin Schroeder; two great-grandchildren: Aubrey and Lyilah; two brothers: Henry (Betty) Sausen and Charles "Chuck" Sausen; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Reed Schroeder.

 

Friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Black Creek on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 9:00 am until the time of services at 11:00 am, Pastor Stephen Schlicht officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Duhm-Masch American Legion Post #332. Burial will take place at Lake View Memorial Park in Oshkosh. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.

 

Online condolences may be expressed to Frank's family at www.muehlboettcher.com

DL Capt. Daryl A. Alfrey

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Daryl A. Alfrey

February 8, 1959 ~ February 28, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of Delta pilot Captain Daryl Austin Alfrey, age 62.  Captain Alfrey joined Delta Air Lines 01-22-1988.  He is survived by his wife Anne, his children and his granddaughter.

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

https://www.roselawn-fh.com/obituary/Daryl-Alfrey 

For those who may wish to contact the family, whitepages lists a current address as

 1209 Soundview Trl.,  Gulf Breeze  FL 32561.

Services for Captain Alfrey are planned for June 12th in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Surrounded by his loving family, Daryl Austin Alfrey, 62, was called home on February 28, 2021. He lived with gratitude and in service to his family, friends, community, and country.

 

Daryl was born on February 8, 1959, in Conway, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene Austin and Joyce Marie Alfrey, and his brother, David Lee Alfrey.

 

Daryl grew up in Polk County, FL.  He embraced the unique opportunity of living along the lakes of Central Florida. He enjoyed searching for Indian artifacts, arrowheads, and fossils, and was a water-loving, outdoor enthusiast. He graduated from Auburndale High School and Stetson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. While there, he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

 

His love of country led him to become a pilot for the United States Navy. He served his country as a P-3 Orion Pilot stationed at NAS Jacksonville, and as a T-34 Instructor Pilot at NAS Pensacola. He was able to continue his passion for flying when he was hired by Delta Air Lines. In his 33 year career, he was a Captain for 24 years. He was a Flight Engineer and First Officer on the B-727, a First Officer and then Captain on the MD-88, a Captain on the B-757, B-767, B-767-300ER, and finally, the B-767-400.

 

His career complemented his adventurous side. He loved exploring unique places all over the world, always embracing the various cultures and languages. He believed in the importance of family, hard work, and the impact a smile could bring to a person’s day. He never met a stranger along his journeys, and he loved telling stories from his travels. Daryl and Rose’s love of travel and adventure was instilled in their children through family vacations, scuba diving, boating, fishing, exploring the ocean, and numerous other family traditions. He was a member of the Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and the Community Life United Methodist Church, as well as the Pensacola Beach Elk’s Lodge.

 

He leaves behind his beloved wife and fishing partner of 38 years, Roseann; two daughters, Erin Bevis (Troy) and Amanda O’Connor (Clarke); his son, Michael Austin Alfrey; granddaughter Emilia Rose Bevis; two sisters, Jeannie Carroll and Leigh Ann Morris (David); and many nieces, nephews, and extended relatives; as well as friends whom he loved like family.

 

A celebration of Life Service will be held on June 12, 2021, at the Community Life United Methodist Church, Gulf Breeze, FL. Receiving line will be at 10:00 am, followed by a service at 11:00 am. Rose Lawn Funeral Home, Gulf Breeze, FL, has been entrusted with arrangements.

 

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the wonderful and caring doctors, nurses, and staff at the Moffitt Cancer Center, Gulf Breeze Hospital, and the Ciano Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation.