NWA pilot Thomas J. Graves 1942-2016

 

…...belated notice

 

https://www.havenrest.com/obituary/Thomas-Graves 

 

Thomas J. Graves    1942-2016

 

Age 74, born in Long Beach, California, a resident of Gig Harbor for 24 years, Passed away in Gig Harbor, Washington, on December 27, 2016.

 

 Tom started flying lessons at the age of 15, and he retired as a pilot from Northwest Airlines, after a 41-year career in commercial aviation.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Paula, Their children, Ann Marie Berkshire, and her husband, Rice IV of Murrieta, CA, Eddie Graves and his wife, Diana, of Tacoma, WA, Two grandchildren, Christian & Elizabeth Berkshire of Murrieta, CA.

 

Two siblings, brother, John (Sharon) Graves, of Glenwood Springs, CO And his sister, Julie (Jim) Shields, of Dana Point, CA He is also survived by his mother, Bernadette Graves (age 101) of Long Beach, CA.

 

As well as two aunts, many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

 

 Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 5th, 2017 at 11:00 am, St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 3510 Rosedale St., Gig Harbor WA , 98335 

SO/NWA pilot John Mitchell Hall

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, SO/NWA pilot John M. Hall

AUGUST 30, 1933 – FEBRUARY 3, 2023

 

Notice of passing…..Southern Airways/Northwest Airlines retired Northwest pilot John Mitchell Hall, age 89. 

Obituary information has been posted online at

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/surprise-az/john-hall-11143354 

 

John Mitchell Hall

AUGUST 30, 1933 – FEBRUARY 3, 2023

 

IN THE CARE OF Surprise Funeral Care  (623) 546-8002

ADDRESS :  16063 W. Bell Rd.,  Surprise, AZ 85374

 

John served in the USAF from 1953 – 1958 and the USNR from 1958 – 1967 while working at the airline from 1952 until 1993. John started with Southwest as a flight attendant and worked as a mechanic, maintenance engineer, flight engineer and retired as a pilot with Northwest Airlines.

 

John enjoyed his career and the people he met along the way. John loved his family foremost and will be remembered for his love of life and his quick wit.

WA/DL Capt. James Leroy Williams

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, WA/DL Capt. James Leroy Williams

MAY 25, 1943 – FEBRUARY 1, 2023

 

Notice of passing….retired Western/Delta pilot Captain James Leroy Williams, age 79.  Jim joined Western Airlines 03-05-1973 and retired with Delta Air Lines, based LAX.  He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, and by his three children and their families.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/santa-ana-ca/james-williams-11133678 

 

Memorial Service : Friday, Feb. 24, 2023  from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

SOUTH SHORES CHURCH

32712 Crown Valley Parkway

Dana Point, CA 92629

 

Thank you,

~ carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : James Leroy Williams

IN THE CARE OF Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary

James "Jim" L. Williams, 79, entered eternal glory on February 1, 2023.

 

A retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander pilot and later Captain with Delta Airlines, he was a man of innumerable talents, a jack of all trades and true renaissance man. He was known for his generosity, his unflappable demeanor and dry sense of humor. He was a man of few words but when he did choose to speak, he would have you doubled over with his hilarity, charm and wit. However, he would most like to be remembered as a man of faith who loved the Lord and his family with all of his heart.

 

Jim broke his femur while playing on a scooter. Surgery was successful to replace the broken bones and rehab was going extremely well until blood clots formed and he suffered a pulmonary embolism which led to cardiac arrest. He fought valiantly to the very end but could not overcome the numerous health challenges that plagued his recovery. He is survived by Elizabeth, his bride of 56 years, their 3 children: Troy, Keri, Erik and his wife, Leslie, with grandchildren Havilah and Elias, his brother, Jerry Williams, sister-in-law, Chris Williams, and stepfather, Jim Hurtado.

 

NWA Capt. Mel Suggett

 Update/online obituary for NWA Capt. Mel Suggett…..

 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailydemocrat/name/melden-suggett-obituary?id=51921136

 

The family of Mel Suggett is sad to announce his passing on Feb. 12, 2023. Mel was born and raised on a small farm in Woodland California. His father, Mel Sr., worked in the rice mills along the Sacramento river and his mother worked to raise his three half-siblings and younger sister. He graduated from Woodland HS in 1951 and travelled north to Washington state on a football scholarship. At Olympic College in Bremerton WA he studied forestry but after 2 years he found his true passion in joining the Airforce. There he learned to fly cargo planes that were needed in the Korean war and after his service he was hired as a commercial pilot for Northwest Airlines. Mel worked for Northwest Airlines from 1958 to 1993- retiring as a captain flying 747's. He was well respected in the airline community as someone with integrity, intelligence and a kind demeanor. Mel was married twice in his life with both ending in the death of his spouse. His first marriage was to Barbara Thoemke, which was tragically brief, and then his second was to Evelyn Knox which lasted almost 60 years. Together Mel and Evie had two children , Gregory and Leslie, with whom they shared many family adventures. Mel loved nature, history, flying, and above all his family and friends. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him. He is survived by his daughter Leslie Suggett, grandchildren Brigid (Suggett) Graf, Mary Elizabeth Suggett, Kathryn Suggett, Madison (Gorman) Elliott, and Sidney Suggett and his great-grandchildren Mary Henesey Suggett and Alana Graf. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn Suggett (12/28/22), his son Gregory E. Suggett, his parents Melden and Josephine, and his sisters and brothers: Patti Lou (Suggett) Latimer, Leona (Quist) Serrels, Peter Quist, and Robert Quist. There will be a short graveside service at the Woodland Cemetery on May 22, 2023 at 11AM.

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA Capt. Mel Suggett

August 1, 1933 ~ February 12, 2023

 

From friends and colleagues we have learned of the passing of retired Northwest Airlines pilot Captain Melden Buford Suggett Jr., age 89.  Mel joined Northwest Airlines 05-23-1958.  Recently widowed, Mel’s wife Evie passed just six weeks ago.  

Please look for more information to follow in the days ahead.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

 

Sent: Friday, January 6, 2023 3:51 PM
Subject: passing of Evelyn Suggett, wife of NWA Capt. Melden "Mel" Suggett

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Evelyn Suggett, wife of NWA Capt. Melden “Mel” Suggett

March 10, 1936 - December 28, 2022

 

We have received this news from the RNPA/Retired Northwest Pilots site…..look for more information to follow in the coming days…………Thank you/~ Carol

https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2023/01/evelyn-suggett-wife-of-nwa-capt-melden.html

 

Evelyn Suggett, wife of NWA Captain Mel Suggett, passed away on December

29th. Mel is currently living in a memory care unit of The Aegis facility

on Mercer Island. At this moment I have no further details regarding a

memorial service for Evelyn, but I am in pursuit of that information.  

With condolences for the Suggett family.  

Bill Day

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https://www.elementalnw.com/obituaries/evelyn-vivian-suggett/209/

Evelyn Vivian Suggett

March 10, 1936 - December 28, 2022

Doris Helen Vescovi, widow of DL Capt. Thomas J. Vescovi

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Doris Helen Vescovi, widow of DL Capt. Thomas J. Vescovi

July 6, 1928 – February 3, 2023

 

Notice of passing….Mrs. Doris Helen Vescovi, widow of Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Tom Vescovi, has passed at the age of 94.  Captain Thomas James Vescovi began his Delta career 11-11-1957.  Tom passed in November of 2007 at the age of 77.  Tom was based Miami and Fort Lauderdale prior to his retirement. 

Doris is survived by her daughters and their families.  To view the obituary online and share memories please visit the funeral home website at  

https://glasgowfuneralhome.com/obituaries/doris-helen-vescovi-94-of-opheim-montana/ 

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Doris Helen Vescovi, 94, of Opheim, Montana.

Doris Helen Vescovi passed away on February 3, 2023 in Glasgow, Montana at age 94.

 

She was born in New Jersey but lived most of her life in Miami, Florida with her husband, Thomas J. Vescovi, a Delta Airlines Captain.  She moved to Opheim, Montana with her daughter Claudia in 2015.

 

Doris is survived by her three daughters:  Claudia Vescovi-Davenport (Jerry J. Davenport), Valerie Vescovi and Kathleen Ziegler (Michael Ziegler).

 

There was a private viewing and the burial will be in Miami, Florida at a later date. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com .

 

Since it is not possible to describe almost a century of a life in an obituary, we, who dearly loved our Mom, just say that we will miss her always.  We also wish to express heartfelt thanks to all the people who cared for mom at Valley View Home until her passing and all those who have sent condolences, prayers and offered assistance to us.

…………………………………. 

Capt. Thomas James Vescovi

BIRTH    8 Apr 1930   Raritan, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA

DEATH   12 Nov 2007 (aged 77)